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Event:
IFC IX
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Thrower fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thrower shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thrower connects with a combination that backs up Martin Jr into the cage. Thrower lands a flurry of punches that gets past Martin Jr's guard. Martin Jr is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Thrower bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bricks Thrower!
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Event:
IFC V
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Martin Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nikolai.
Martin Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Nikolai sprawls well. He's pushed Martin Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Nikolai fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Martin Jr sprawls well initially but Nikolai persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nikolai stalling.
Martin Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Nikolai stalling.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nikolai lands a nice short elbow.
Nikolai has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolai is nestled in close to Martin Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nikolai trying to mount his opponent but Martin Jr defends it.
Nikolai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Nikolai is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nikolai working Martin Jr over with strikes.
Nikolai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nikolai stalling.
Nikolai wants to take a breather but Martin Jr is having none of it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nikolai is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Martin Jr!
Nikolai with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Martin Jr that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nikolai lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nikolai scoring with strikes but Martin Jr is staying in there.
Nikolai landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nikolai lands a big elbow.
Martin Jr is looking to improve his position but Nikolai isn't that keen on the idea.
Nikolai lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nikolai lands with some strikes.
Nikolai lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nikolai lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC#
Martin Jr is rocked!#T3##SUB#
Nikolai working for a guillotine from mount but Martin Jr is in no mood to give up.
Martin Jr is still in real trouble! Can Nikolai finish him?
Martin Jr in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nikolai is landing with some decent strikes but Martin Jr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nikolai raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nikolai lands a big elbow - Martin Jr is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Martin Jr is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Vic Nikolai!
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Event:
IFC II
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Martin Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Brooksbank doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brooksbank throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Martin Jr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brooksbank won't be happy with that.
Martin Jr looking to control but instead Brooksbank has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Brooksbank trying to get back to full guard but Martin Jr takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Brooksbank is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooksbank tries to hold on but Martin Jr pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin Jr throws some wild stikes that Brooksbank manages to avoid easily.
Martin Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brooksbank is looking to escape.
Brooksbank is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T1#
Martin Jr throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Brooksbank sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Brooksbank is refusing to be controlled, as Martin Jr sits in half guard.
Brooksbank moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Brooksbank looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Martin Jr wants to pass the guard but Brooksbank is keeping the position.
Martin Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU#
Martin Jr stands up.
Michael Martin Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Brooksbank tries to sprawl but Martin Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Martin Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Martin Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Brooksbank taking some punishment here, with Martin Jr in his half guard.
Martin Jr is keen to just control but Brooksbank is a slippery customer.
Martin Jr is stalling here. Brooksbank is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Martin Jr seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brooksbank has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Brooksbank is looking to take a break and control but Martin Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brooksbank has hold of Martin Jr's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Martin Jr seems comfortable defending it but Brooksbank has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Martin Jr is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Martin Jr is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Brooksbank couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dave Brooksbank!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Martin Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wickes is looking to get back to is feet but Martin Jr passes into side control.
Martin Jr taking a breather here.
Wickes gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Martin Jr controlling his opponent.
BOOM! Martin Jr connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin Jr controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Martin Jr throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Wickes has his hands clasped together but Martin Jr breaks the hold and Wickes is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Martin Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Martin Jr!
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