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Event:
Torcida 40 - Greene Vs Dormier
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Changg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martin.
Changg throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range.
Changg lands a glancing blow to the side of Martin's head.
Martin slips under a jab.
Martin darts in looking for a takedown but Changg gets double underhooks and turns Martin into the cage.
Martin looks for a takedown but Changg sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Changg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Martin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Changg tries to avoid it but Martin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Changg to the ground. Changg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Changg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Martin in his tracks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Martin or perhaps it was just good defense by Changg, which made it look bad.
Changg throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Changg digs a good hook to Martin's body.
Changg tries for a takedown but Martin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Martin closes the distance and clinches up with Changg, looking for a takedown. Martin pushes Changg against the cage but Changg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Martin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Changg swivels and escapes.
A nice side step and Changg releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2#
Changg scores with a takedown into Martin's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Changg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Changg working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Martin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Changg won't allow Martin to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Changg gets caught flat footed, as Martin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Changg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Changg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Changg is fighting to break Martin's control of his arms but Martin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Changg sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Changg looking to sit in guard and control but Martin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Changg is trying to keep Martin in close.
Martin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Changg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Changg trying to control the position.
Martin scoring with some ground and pound. #CUT#
It looks like Pedro Changg has been cut.
Martin throwing strikes but missing.
Changg keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Changg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Changg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Martin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Changg is controlling him.
Changg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Changg wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Changg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Changg looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Changg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Changg's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Changg misses with a head kick.
Martin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Changg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Changg throws a head kick that misses.
Changg throws out a loose jab but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Changg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Changg scores with a jab. Martin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Changg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Martin rather than just go for the knockout.
Martin shoots in but Changg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Martin darts in looking for a takedown but Changg gets double underhooks and turns Martin into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Martin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Changg preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Will Martin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Martin misses with a head shot. Changg uses the momentum to regain guard.
Changg controls Martin momentarily but Martin frees himself.
Martin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Changg seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Changg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Changg wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Changg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Changg has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Changg trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Changg slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Changg trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Changg slips nicely into half guard.
Changg stops Martin from getting back to his feet.
#T3#
Changg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Martin is trying to stand.
Changg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Martin dives in and grabs Changg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Changg pushes down on Martin's head and hops out.
Changg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martin darts in looking for a takedown but Changg gets double underhooks and turns Martin into the cage.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Changg.
Changg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martin.
Changg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4##TD#
Martin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Changg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Martin's best efforts.
Changg holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Changg is looking to control Martin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Changg avoid being mounted?
Martin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Changg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Martin lands a nice short elbow.
Changg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martin is working away from the top position though.
Changg gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin is fighting to break Changg's control of his arms but Changg is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Changg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pedro Changg's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Changg punishes Martin's body with a nice straight punch.
Changg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Changg lands with a kick to the temple. Martin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Martin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Changg fails to land with a series of punches.
Martin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Changg misses with a takedown attempt - Martin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Martin tries for a takedown but Changg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Changg. That snapped Martin's head back.
#TD2#
Martin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Changg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Martin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Changg content to stall in guard here.
Changg trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Changg content to stall in guard here.
Changg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Changg wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Changg looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Changg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Changg defends well and Martin ends up having to push Changg into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Martin shoots in but Changg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin slips under a jab from Changg.
Changg scores with a hook to the body. Martin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Martin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Changg delivers a nice body kick.
Changg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martin.
Martin shoots and misses
letting Changg counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Changg throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Martin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Changg is fending him off so far but Martin persists. Nope, Changg circles away and we're back to standing.
Changg lands with a slapping head kick. #T3#
Changg lands a right hook to the body.
Changg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the liver by Changg. Beautiful body shot.
Martin takes one to the side of the head.
Changg leaves Martin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Martin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Changg throws a head kick but Martin moves out of range.
Changg lands a head shot.
Jab by Changg.
Martin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martin avoids the head kick by Changg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin shoots in for a double leg but Changg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Changg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown but Changg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Martin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice shot by Changg.
Will Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Martin looks for a takedown but Changg sprawls well.
Changg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Changg throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Changg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Changg shoots for a takedown but Martin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Changg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martin tries to counter by clinching up but Changg breaks away and moves out of range.
Changg lands a head kick!
Changg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Changg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Changg throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Changg scores with a nice strike.
Martin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Changg but Changg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Changg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Changg winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Changg!
Pedro Changg made sure to mention his sponsor, Organic Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Torcida 36 - Greene Vs Coburn
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Malenko darts in looking for a takedown but Martin gets double underhooks and turns Malenko into the cage.
Malenko has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Malenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Martin tries to counter it with a takedown but Malenko pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Malenko feints and as Martin raises his hands in defense, Malenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malenko wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malenko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Malenko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Malenko slips nicely into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Malenko is working for a kimura but Martin is defending it quite comfortably.
Martin wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Martin is defending against the submission attempts here by Malenko.
#SUB#
Martin is defending against the submission attempts here by Malenko.
Martin is trying to stand.
Martin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Malenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Malenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martin is just riding it out for now. Malenko eventually gives up the hold.
Malenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Martin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Martin won't allow Malenko to pass to mount.
Martin is staying active underneath Malenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Malenko prevents Martin from standing back up.
#SUB#
Malenko is trying to work for a kimura but Martin is defending well.
#T3#
Malenko working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Malenko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Malenko is controlling the pace.
Martin is staying active underneath Malenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Malenko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Martin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Malenko moves into full mount! Martin won't be happy about that!
Malenko thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Malenko throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Martin is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Malenko is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Martin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Martin shrugs it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Malenko is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Martin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Malenko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Malenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Malenko throws out a loose jab but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Malenko leaves Martin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Malenko throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Martin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Martin.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Martin's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Martin has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Malenko to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Martin is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Malenko pulls down on the head and he's put Martin to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dean Malenko!
Dean Malenko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Torcida 33 - Breed Vs Visigoth
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1#
No luck for Martin with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Go gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martin.
Martin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Go avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Go is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Omise Go has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Martin.
Go tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Go lands a hook to the side of the head.
Go misses with a hook from the clinch.
Go swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Go letting Martin take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Go misses with a punch on the inside.
Martin is working for takedown but Go is calmly controlling the position for now.
Go gets underhooks to prevent Martin's takedown attempt.
Martin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Go fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Go looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Go misses with a hook. Martin ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Martin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Go swivels and escapes.
Martin staying out of range there.
Go throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Go throws an overhand right that lands on Martin's shoulder, as Martin tries to avoid the shot.
Martin defending well as Go loads up on a big left hand.
Go throws a lazy right hand but Martin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Go ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Martin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Go.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martin! But no joy.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by Go.
#T2#
Go misses with a looping left.
Go rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Martin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Go pushes Martin off looking to stand but Martin dives back in and keeps control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Martin working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Martin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT2#
It looks like Omise Go has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin winds up and cracks Go with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Go is rocked!#CUT2#
Omise Go's cut is getting worse.
Go is trying to stand back up but Martin is controlling him
#SU2#
Martin decides to return to a standing position.
Go throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Martin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Martin.
Martin lands a couple of digs.#CUT2#
Jeez, Omise Go's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Martin throws a strike but Go rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Martin trying to control the position here. #T3#
Go is pushing down on Martin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martin is fighting to maintain full guard but Go has managed to sneak the leg through.
Go tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Martin.
Martin pushes Go off looking to stand but Go dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Go is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Go wants to free his trapped foot but Martin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Martin is trying to escape back to his feet but Go uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Martin wants to get back to his feet but Go drags him back down.
Martin is looking to reverse the position.
Go tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Martin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Go has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Go swings around for an armbar but Martin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Go's guard.
Go is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Martin is controlling him.
Martin throwing strikes from guard but Go blocks nicely.
Martin connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omise Go dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Omise Go's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Go looks to score with a jab to the body but Martin is just out of range.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Omise Go's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Will Martin!
During a confident post fight interview, Will Martin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Torcida 29 - Payne Vs Knuckles
Date: May 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Martin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Akhmedov defends well and Martin ends up having to push Akhmedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Akhmedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Martin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akhmedov misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Martin counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Akhmedov kicks Martin off and gets back to his feet.
Akhmedov lands with an overhand left.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Akhmedov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Martin's head.
Martin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Akhmedov but Akhmedov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Akhmedov throws a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Akhmedov.#T1#
A big right from Akhmedov misses.
Martin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Akhmedov stuffs the takedown attempt from Martin. Martin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akhmedov scores with a hook.
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Akhmedov's waist but Akhmedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side.
Akhmedov scores with a body shot.
Martin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Akhmedov connects with a single shot there.
Martin tries to move into range but Akhmedov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Akhmedov lands a jab to Martin's midsection.
Martin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Akhmedov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Martin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martin preventing the sweep. #ES2#
Akhmedov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Martin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Akhmedov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Akhmedov fails to land.
Martin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Akhmedov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Akhmedov misses with some punches.
Akhmedov prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3##TD#
Martin has clasped his hands together around Akhmedov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
Akhmedov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A big left from Akhmedov misses.
Martin tries to counter with a takedown but Akhmedov is quick to defend against it.
Zaurbek Akhmedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akhmedov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Akhmedov cracks Martin with a good jab.
Martin tries for a takedown but Akhmedov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhmedov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Akhmedov thuds his right hand into Martin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice uppercut there from Akhmedov.
Martin has been working on his balance at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym (ALL ELITE COACHES), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Akhmedov.
Akhmedov throws out a loose jab but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhmedov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Martin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
Akhmedov tests Martin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Martin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Akhmedov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Akhmedov misses the jab.
Martin throwing a counter right hand but Akhmedov manages to avoid it.
Akhmedov lands with an uppercut that bounces Martin off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Martin.
Akhmedov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Akhmedov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Martin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zaurbek Akhmedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhmedov throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zaurbek Akhmedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Martin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Martin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Akhmedov misses the target.
Martin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Akhmedov throws out a powerful jab.
Akhmedov misses with a hook.
Martin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Donk. Akhmedov catches Martin right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhmedov throws a shot from downtown. Martin moves away and avoids it.
Martin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt - Akhmedov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Martin moves out of range of the strikes.
Martin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Martin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice shot by Akhmedov.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt.
Akhmedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akhmedov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Martin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Akhmedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin takes one on the button.
Akhmedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akhmedov lands a nice shot that snaps Martin's head back.
#T2#
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown but Akhmedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Martin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Akhmedov scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Martin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Akhmedov on his heels. He'll look to pass Akhmedov's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhmedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martin.
Martin throws a strike but Akhmedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Akhmedov wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Akhmedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Akhmedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Akhmedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Akhmedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Akhmedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Martin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Akhmedov on the ground.
Akhmedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Akhmedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Akhmedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Akhmedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Martin working a defensive guard here.
Akhmedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Martin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Akhmedov.
Akhmedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Akhmedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Martin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Akhmedov.
Akhmedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Martin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Akhmedov with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Akhmedov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Martin under the eye.
Akhmedov cracks Martin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Martin with a poor takedown
and Akhmedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice cross by Akhmedov.
Akhmedov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhmedov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Martin's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zaurbek Akhmedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A lazy left from Akhmedov finds it's target.
Akhmedov connects with a jab.
Akhmedov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC2#
Martin is rocked!
Akhmedov connects with a crisp jab.
Oh Martin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akhmedov walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Martin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Akhmedov swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Martin's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zaurbek Akhmedov!
Our winner, Zaurbek Akhmedov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Torcida 23 - Woodsen Vs Greene
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Mishima scores with a decent looking hook.
Mishima with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Martin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mishima's guard.
Martin trying to control but Mishima is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Martin is sitting in close to Mishima's body. Mishima has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Martin is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Martin is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mishima.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yukio Mishima!
During a confident post fight interview, Yukio Mishima thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Torca Fight Night III
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Martin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Martin there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kebab manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Martin scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2#
Kebab is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Remove Kebab has been cut.
Kebab lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Oh Kebab is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kebab. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kebab trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU#
Kebab stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kebab seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kebab misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Martin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kebab won't be happy with that. #ES#
Kebab throws Martin to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kebab tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kebab somewhat.#T1##TD2#
Martin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Kebab bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kebab lands a nice looking kick to the body. Martin takes a step back to recover.
Kebab shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martin pinned against the cage. Martin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Kebab throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kebab throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Martin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kebab did well to prevent Martin getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kebab wants to control but Martin is keeping busy.
Martin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kebab regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kebab will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Martin loads up on a big left hand. Kebab felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Martin looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Kebab can't hide his disappointment, as Martin celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Martin!
A very excited looking Will Martin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Torcida 10 - Coburn Vs Dormier
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Firehand throws a head kick that misses.
Martin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Martin has closed the distance and engaged Firehand in a clinch.
#TD2#
Martin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Firehand regains guard.
Martin stopping the sweep attempt from Firehand.
Firehand working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martin.
Martin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Firehand working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martin.
Firehand preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Martin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Firehand works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Firehand avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin landing with the ground and pound.
Martin lands a couple of digs.
Martin scoring with some ground and pound.
Firehand has momentary wrist control but Martin slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC2#
Firehand is rocked!
Firehand is breathing heavily.#T1#
Martin postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Firehand's head off the mat! Firehand is out! He's out! Martin jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Will Martin!
An out of breath Will Martin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Torcida 3 - Lashley Vs Martin
Date: Feb 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Martin gets caught napping as Lashley dives in and scores a takedown. Martin manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Lashley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lashley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lashley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Lashley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lashley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lashley won't allow Martin to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Lashley drops back looking for a leg! Martin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martin manages to kick Lashley off! Lashley jumps back into Martin's guard.
Martin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Lashley from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lashley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Lashley preventing the sweep.
Lashley content to stall in guard here.
Lashley really is a fat lump.
Lashley wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Martin can't keep his opponent in guard - Lashley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lashley is trying to control the action in half guard but Martin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Martin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Martin can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Lashley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Lashley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Lashley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lashley wants to pass the guard but Martin is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Lashley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Martin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Martin is looking to escape.
Lashley trying to control from half guard but Martin is working away.
Lashley not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Lashley seems to be working for a kimura but Martin defends the submission attempt.
Martin wants to control but Lashley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lashley wants to take a breather but Martin is having none of it.
Lashley passes to full mount!
Martin is looking to improve his position but Lashley isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Lashley is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Martin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Martin shrugs it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lashley prevents Martin from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Lashley dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Lashley scores with a takedown into Martin's guard.
Lashley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lashley advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lashley seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Martin is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bobby Lashley!
After winning the bout, Bobby Lashley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Yunuen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Martin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yunuen throws a head punch that misses.
Martin stalling against the cage.
Yunuen lands a hook that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
Yunuen misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yunuen.
Martin blocks an uppercut.
Yunuen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yunuen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yunuen misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yunuen has a couple of punches blocked by Martin.
Yunuen misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Yunuen fails to land.
Yunuen misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martin. #T1#
Yunuen throws a head punch that misses.
Yunuen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martin blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Martin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Yunuen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Martin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yunuen defending well though.
Martin throwing shots but Yunuen is blocking nicely.
Martin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Martin wants to control but Yunuen is keeping him busy.
Martin wants to free his trapped foot but Yunuen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Martin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Martin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Martin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Martin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yunuen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yunuen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Martin.
Martin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Martin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yunuen dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yunuen slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Martin.
Martin wants to improve his position but Yunuen is controlling well.
#T3#
Martin is looking to get back to full guard here but Yunuen has managed to pass to side control instead.
Yunuen tries to stand but Martin is controlling his head.
Martin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Martin tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Yunuen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Martin tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SU#
Yunuen stands up from mount. Strange move.
Vit Yunuen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Yunuen pushes Martin up against the cage in a clinch.
Yunuen misses with a punch to the body.
Yunuen misses with a punch on the inside.
Yunuen misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vit Yunuen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Martin tries to keep at a distance but Yunuen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yunuen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yunuen tries a body shot but Martin blocks it.
#TD2#
Martin manages to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martin is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Martin postures up in Yunuen's guard and throws a big left but Yunuen blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Martin has gone for a leg lock! Yunuen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Martin's guard.#REVR#
Martin wants to hit a switch here but Yunuen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Martin there! #T1#
Martin's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Will Martin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yunuen is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Martin is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yunuen manages to capitalize on a mistake by Martin to take his back!
Martin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Martin tries to break free.
Martin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Martin gets full guard.
Martin is trying to hold Yunuen in close to prevent damage but Yunuen has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Martin wants to improve his position but Yunuen is controlling well.
Martin wants to sweep but Yunuen has passed to side control!
Martin is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Yunuen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Yunuen is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yunuen manages to capitalize on a mistake by Martin to take his back!
Martin turns into Yunuen and is now in his guard.
Martin throws an elbow that misses. Yunuen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Martin's guard. Nice move by Yunuen!#REVR#
Martin wants to improve his position but instead Yunuen has moved into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin is looking for a sweep. Yunuen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vit Yunuen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Yunuen has closed the distance and engaged Martin in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yunuen. #TD2#
Martin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2#
Martin trying to work for an americana but Yunuen has managed to regain full guard.
#SUB2#
Martin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Yunuen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Martin, into his guard. #REVR#
Martin throws a couple of heel strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Martin can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin looking for a sweep. Not yet Martin, not yet. #T1#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Martin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Yunuen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Martin.
Martin is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Martin keeps trying to improve his position.
Martin manages to get back to half guard.
Martin wants to get back to full guard.
Yunuen is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T3#
Yunuen prevents Martin from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Yunuen rushes Martin and presses him up against the cage.
Yunuen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Yunuen scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Martin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Yunuen regains guard immediately.
Yunuen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Martin is working Yunuen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Martin throws an elbow that misses. Yunuen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Martin's guard. Nice move by Yunuen!#REVR#
Martin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yunuen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Will Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Yunuen wants to stand up but Martin has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Martin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yunuen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yunuen's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin thows a strike but Yunuen uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Yunuen as he ends up in Martin 's guard!
Martin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yunuen has passed into side control.
Martin is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vit Yunuen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yunuen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vit Yunuen!
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