Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Boomer vs Tryastsyn
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1##TD#
Martinyuk feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Martinyuk looking to pass the guard.
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Martinyuk from controlling successfully.
Martinyuk stops Gunnarsson from standing up.
Martinyuk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunnarsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martinyuk prevents Gunnarsson from getting back to his feet.
Martinyuk sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Martinyuk trying to control but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Martinyuk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson with the counter takedown but Martinyuk avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Martinyuk.
And Gunnarsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Martinyuk pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Martinyuk closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gunnarsson did well to prevent Martinyuk getting side control.

Gunnarsson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Martinyuk is on him like a limpet, forcing Gunnarsson back against the cage.
Martinyuk is trying to push Gunnarsson away but Gunnarsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gunnarsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gunnarsson is trying to break the clinch but Martinyuk is controlling him.#BC2#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch.
A low kick from Gunnarsson misses
and Martinyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gunnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Martinyuk slips the punch.
A lazy left from Gunnarsson finds it's target.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinyuk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gunnarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Martinyuk moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunnarsson avoids the head kick by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Martinyuk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Martinyuk misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Gunnarsson.#CL2#
Gunnarsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Martinyuk working aggressively here.
Martinyuk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Martinyuk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Martinyuk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
A big right from Martinyuk misses.
Gunnarsson misses with a two punch combination.
Martinyuk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gunnarsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the body.
Gunnarsson digs a good body shot into Martinyuk's ribs.
Gunnarsson avoids the head kick by Martinyuk.
Gunnarsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Martinyuk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Martinyuk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martinyuk misses with a body shot.
Martinyuk tries to clinch up but Gunnarsson circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
An inside leg kick from Gunnarsson misses.
Martinyuk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Martinyuk throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunnarsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Martinyuk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Magnus Gunnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martinyuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunnarsson.#CL2#
Gunnarsson clinches up with Martinyuk and pushes him back against the cage.
Gunnarsson tries a body shot but Martinyuk blocks it. #BC2#
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunnarsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gunnarsson cracks Martinyuk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Martinyuk tries to keep at a distance but Gunnarsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gunnarsson prevents a body shot from Martinyuk.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Martinyuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martinyuk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martinyuk is looking to clinch. #CL#
Martinyuk drives through and clinches with Gunnarsson against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gunnarsson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#BC2#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Gunnarsson gets a clinch.
Martinyuk keeps control of Gunnarsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gunnarsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Gunnarsson moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk wants to stall.
Martinyuk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gunnarsson is trying to break free.
Martinyuk misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Martinyuk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Gunnarsson on the inside.
Martinyuk blocks a body shot from Gunnarsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gunnarsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gunnarsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martinyuk has him pressed against the cage.
Martinyuk taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martinyuk.
Gunnarsson tries to circle away but Martinyuk has him pinned against the cage.
Martinyuk working aggressively here. #BC#
Martinyuk breaks the clinch.
Martinyuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martinyuk pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2##CL2#
Martinyuk gets tackled into the cage by Gunnarsson. Gunnarsson maintains the clinch.
Gunnarsson lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Gunnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A solid body kick from Gunnarsson.
A swing and a miss from Gunnarsson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gunnarsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Martinyuk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinyuk misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and pushes Martinyuk back into the cage.#BC#
Martinyuk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunnarsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Martinyuk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gunnarsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gunnarsson is looking to slow Martinyuk down with leg kicks.
Gunnarsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3##CL2#
Gunnarsson rushes Martinyuk and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Martinyuk misses with a two punch combination.
Gunnarsson with the counter takedown but Martinyuk avoids it easily.
Martinyuk is looking to clinch.
Martinyuk fails to land with a series of punches.
Martinyuk connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Martinyuk as he connects with a hook.
Gunnarsson lands the left hand.
Martinyuk tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gunnarsson feints the counter takedown.
Gunnarsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight right. #T4#
Martinyuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Martinyuk.
Gunnarsson feints the counter takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Martinyuk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Martinyuk misses the target.
Martinyuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martinyuk moves away from the strike by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martinyuk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Martinyuk throws a series of punches but Gunnarsson avoids them all with ease.
Gunnarsson looks to land a right hand but Martinyuk moved out of range.#CL2#
Gunnarsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Martinyuk, pushing him back against the cage.
Martinyuk lands a body shot.
Martinyuk keeps control of Gunnarsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Magnus Gunnarsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Martinyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gunnarsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Martinyuk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Martinyuk misses with the combination.
Gunnarsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martinyuk on the side of the head.
Gunnarsson lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gunnarsson instigates a clinch.
Martinyuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martinyuk cracks Gunnarsson with a nice body shot.#T1##BC2#
Gunnarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Martinyuk closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Martinyuk is staying tight to Gunnarsson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gunnarsson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Martinyuk controlling the position.
Gunnarsson is trying to buck Martinyuk off.
Martinyuk tries to advance to mount but Gunnarsson denies him. #T2#
Martinyuk trying to control the action but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom.
Gunnarsson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Martinyuk's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Martinyuk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gunnarsson tries to kick Martinyuk off but Martinyuk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sloppy strikes from Gunnarsson. Those never looked like landing.
Martinyuk misses with a straight right.
A head kick by Gunnarsson misses
and Martinyuk counters with a two punch combo.
Gunnarsson moves out of range as Martinyuk strikes.
Gunnarsson misses with the combination.
Gunnarsson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Martinyuk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leonid Martinyuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Martinyuk moves forwards but Gunnarsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Martinyuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gunnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martinyuk.
And Gunnarsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Martinyuk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Martinyuk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Martinyuk should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Martinyuk scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Magnus Gunnarsson has been cut.
Martinyuk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Martinyuk throws a sloppy head kick and Gunnarsson moves out of range easily.
Gunnarsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Magnus Gunnarsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Martinyuk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leonid Martinyuk is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunnarsson moves into range and connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leonid Martinyuk.
I think Gunnarsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Gunnarsson!

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Sasaki 2
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Martinyuk scores with a body shot.
Martinyuk swings widly with a right hand
and Driscoll counters with a stiff right hand.
Driscoll loads up on a big right hand but Martinyuk slips the punch.
Martinyuk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Driscoll stuffs the takedown attempt from Martinyuk. Martinyuk gets slowly back to his feet.
Martinyuk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Driscoll.
Martinyuk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martinyuk is looking for the big counter here.
Driscoll throws a big shot that misses.
Driscoll throws a hook to the side of Martinyuk's head but Martinyuk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martinyuk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Driscoll.
Driscoll loads up on a big right hand but Martinyuk slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driscoll fails to land with a series of punches.
Martinyuk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Driscoll.
Martinyuk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Martinyuk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Driscoll's hands.#CUT2#It looks like Braxton Driscoll has been cut.#T1#
Driscoll misses with a few strikes there.
Driscoll connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martinyuk momentarily.
A left lands for Driscoll.
Driscoll takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Driscoll throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martinyuk misses with a shot to the body
and Driscoll counters with a nice uppercut.
Martinyuk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Martinyuk jabs at Driscoll's body.
Martinyuk misses with a hook to the body
and Driscoll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martinyuk misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driscoll looks to land a right hand but Martinyuk moved out of range.
Driscoll throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Martinyuk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Martinyuk. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driscoll blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Driscoll manages to break the clinch.
Martinyuk has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Martinyuk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Martinyuk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Driscoll misses.
Martinyuk moves out of range as Driscoll strikes.
Martinyuk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Driscoll.
Driscoll throws the left hand but Martinyuk avoids the punch easily.
Martinyuk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Driscoll swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martinyuk is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Martinyuk tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Martinyuk throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Driscoll to counter with a crisp jab.
Driscoll throws a jab but it's blocked by Martinyuk.
Driscoll is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Driscoll throws a hook to the side of Martinyuk's head but Martinyuk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Braxton Driscoll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Driscoll throws a big shot that misses.
Martinyuk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Martinyuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Driscoll.#CL2#
Martinyuk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Driscoll, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Driscoll breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Driscoll.#ROC#Martinyuk is rocked!
Driscoll catches Martinyuk with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Martinyuk forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Braxton Driscoll!

Event: SMASH: Borgia vs Kurri
Date: Apr 08, 2022

#R1#
Bishop misses with a right hand
and Martinyuk counters with a straight right hand.
Martinyuk misses with a hook.
Bishop throws a low kick but Martinyuk avoids it.
Bishop tried to score with a low kick but Martinyuk checks it.
Martinyuk works Bishop's body with a nice hook.
Bishop looks to throw the jab but Martinyuk is out of range.
Bishop throws an off balance right hand
and Martinyuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bishop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Martinyuk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Martinyuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Bishop lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bishop.
Bishop throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Martinyuk connects with a single shot there.
Bishop thows a leg kick but Martinyuk checks it
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Bishop swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Martinyuk counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target.
Martinyuk throwing a counter right hand but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Bishop misses with a hook
and Martinyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martinyuk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Martinyuk.
Bishop misses with a right hand
and Martinyuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Bishop is predictable there
and Martinyuk counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Martinyuk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bishop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martinyuk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bishop misses with an uppercut
and Martinyuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Martinyuk misses the target.
Martinyuk misses with a takedown attempt - Bishop sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bishop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Bishop misses with a body punch
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop throws the kick towards the body but Martinyuk avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Bishop. Beautiful body shot.
Bishop misses with a hook to the body
and Martinyuk counters with a nice uppercut.
Martinyuk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bishop backs up against the cage.
Bishop lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Martinyuk checks the leg kick.
Martinyuk is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Martinyuk checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Bishop is predictable there
and Martinyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop sizes up Martinyuk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Martinyuk avoids the head kick by Bishop.
Bishop swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bishop throws a predictable looking body shot
and Martinyuk counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Bishop misses with a hook
letting Martinyuk counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Martinyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Martinyuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martinyuk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Martinyuk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bishop throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Martinyuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses.
Bishop throws a leg kick
and Martinyuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martinyuk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bishop.
Martinyuk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bishop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bishop misses with an uppercut
and Martinyuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Bishop throws a right hand that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bishop thinking.
A big right from Martinyuk misses. #T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Martinyuk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but Martinyuk ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Martinyuk misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Martinyuk misses the target.
Martinyuk just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinyuk moves away.
Martinyuk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bishop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bishop loads up on a big right hand but Martinyuk slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Martinyuk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martinyuk misses with a head kick.
Bishop misses the shot to the body.
Bishop fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Martinyuk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Martinyuk takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bishop misses with a looping right.
Bishop ducks right into an uppercut from Martinyuk.
Bishop misses with an attempted mid kick.
A shot to the liver by Martinyuk. Beautiful body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bishop might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Martinyuk has got the better of the exchanges.
Bishop cracks Martinyuk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Martinyuk misses with a looping left.
A head kick by Bishop misses
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bishop misses with a lunging right hand
and Martinyuk counters with a stiff right hand.
Bishop stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Martinyuk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bishop can do to turn this around?
Bishop throws a poor cross that misses
and Martinyuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop connects with a jab.
Bishop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martinyuk. #T1#
Bishop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martinyuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martinyuk lands a slapping body shot.
Martinyuk misses with a shot to the body
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
Bishop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bishop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Martinyuk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bishop.
Bishop thumps Martinyuk with a low kick.
Bishop slips under a jab.
Martinyuk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bishop throws a wild body kick that Martinyuk sees coming a mile off.
Bishop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martinyuk on the side of the head.
Bishop throws an off balance right hand
and Martinyuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martinyuk pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Bishop.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinyuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bishop.
Bishop changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bishop.
Bishop has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Martinyuk just misses with a punch to the body.
Martinyuk misses with a straight right.
Martinyuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bishop misses with a leg kick.
Bishop misses with a right hand
enabling Martinyuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Leonid Martinyuk is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop walks into a left hand.
Martinyuk throws a head kick but Bishop moves out of range.
Martinyuk misses with a straight right.
Bishop feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Martinyuk lands a jab to Bishop's midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Bishop as he connects with a hook.
Bishop takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bishop.
Martinyuk misses the shot to the body.
Bishop was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bishop attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Martinyuk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Martinyuk is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bishop misses with a straight right.
A big left from Martinyuk misses.
Bishop throws a leg kick which misses Martinyuk's front leg but catches the back leg as Martinyuk tries to avoid it.
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martinyuk.
Bishop was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Martinyuk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Martinyuk misses its intended target. #T4#
A slapping body kick lands there for Martinyuk.
Bishop misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Martinyuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bishop throws a head kick that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a straight right hand.
Bishop wants to slow Martinyuk down by chopping away at his legs.
Bishop throws a leg kick
and Martinyuk counters with a stiff right hand.
Martinyuk throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Bishop misses with a hook to the body
and Martinyuk counters with a nice body shot.
Martinyuk scores with a head kick.
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but Martinyuk ducks down to avoid it.
Bishop misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Leonid Martinyuk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bishop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop tries to land a front kick but Martinyuk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Martinyuk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Martinyuk misses with a shot to the body
and Bishop counters with a straight right hand.
Bishop misses with a looping left.
Martinyuk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bishop thows a leg kick but Martinyuk checks it
and Martinyuk counters with a nice uppercut.
Martinyuk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bishop has time to react.
Martinyuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martinyuk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk misses with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bishop.
Bishop avoids the head kick by Martinyuk.
The fighters circle momentarily. Martinyuk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Bishop tried to score with a low kick but Martinyuk checks it.
It looked like Martinyuk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bishop misses with a kick to the body
and Martinyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martinyuk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bishop misses with a lunging right hand
and Martinyuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bishop connects with a leg kick.
Bishop takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bishop throws a low kick, looking for Martinyuk's leg but Martinyuk calmly moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Bishop.
Bishop moves forwards but Martinyuk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A low kick from Bishop is predictable there
and Martinyuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bishop throws a leg kick
and Martinyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop misses with a kick to the body
and Martinyuk counters with a straight right hand.
Keith Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Bishop misses the target.
Keith Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bishop throws a hook but Martinyuk avoids it easily.
Martinyuk lands with a good body shot.
Bishop finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Martinyuk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bishop.
Decent striking displayed by Martinyuk there.
Martinyuk checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Martinyuk.
Bishop fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martinyuk.
Bishop throws a leg kick
and Martinyuk counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Bishop misses the target.
Bishop looks to land a right hand but Martinyuk moved out of range.
Martinyuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Martinyuk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Martinyuk scores with a jab.
Bishop misses with a shot to the body
and Martinyuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martinyuk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick from Bishop misses
and Martinyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martinyuk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bishop doesn't seem bothered though.
Martinyuk lands a nice shot that snaps Bishop's head back.
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but Martinyuk ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Martinyuk misses its target.
Bishop tries a low kick but Martinyuk avoids it.
Bishop swings widly with a right hand
and Martinyuk counters with a right hand to the body.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Martinyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Bishop misses
and Martinyuk counters with a straight right hand.
Bishop gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Martinyuk.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinyuk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bishop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
Martinyuk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bishop will feel that in the morning.
A low kick from Bishop is predictable there
and Martinyuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martinyuk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bishop.
Bishop throws a leg kick which misses Martinyuk's front leg but catches the back leg as Martinyuk tries to avoid it.
Martinyuk checks a low kick from Bishop.
A little feinted left hand from Martinyuk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bishop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a straight right hand.
Leonid Martinyuk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martinyuk lands with a hook. Bishop tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick by Bishop misses
and Martinyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bishop takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bishop throws a poor cross that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonid Martinyuk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martinyuk 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 Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonid Martinyuk!
A relieved looking Leonid Martinyuk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Keith Bishop stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill Be Back Fans'.

Event: SMASH: Johnson vs McDonald
Date: Feb 25, 2022

#R1#
Martinyuk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Avisu Kona.
Martinyuk thinks about countering with a head kick.
Avisu Kona throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Martinyuk throws an overhand right that lands on Avisu Kona's shoulder, as Avisu Kona tries to avoid the shot.
Avisu Kona with the inside leg kick.
Avisu Kona misses with a jab to the body
and Avisu Kona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Avisu Kona.
A good leg kick by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinyuk moves away.#CL2#
Avisu Kona clinches up against the cage.
Martinyuk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands a nice uppercut.
Martinyuk misses with a punch to the body.
Martinyuk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Avisu Kona.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinyuk trying to control the position but instead, Avisu Kona has worked for underhooks and has pushed Martinyuk into the cage.
A short right from Avisu Kona.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martinyuk.#T1#
Avisu Kona lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Martinyuk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avisu Kona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martinyuk fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Avisu Kona breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Avisu Kona loads up on a big right hand but Martinyuk slips the punch.
Martinyuk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Avisu Kona with a nice cross.
Avisu Kona throws out a loose jab but Martinyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avisu Kona throws a body shot but no joy.
Avisu Kona shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Avisu Kona has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Martinyuk finds it's way round the side to connect with Avisu Kona's head.
Avisu Kona throws a looping overhand right but Martinyuk ducks down to avoid it.
Martinyuk staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick from Avisu Kona, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Avisu Kona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martinyuk is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Avisu Kona stuns Martinyuk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avisu Kona throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Avisu Kona slips under a jab.
Avisu Kona misses with a leg kick
and Martinyuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martinyuk throws a leg kick which misses Avisu Kona's front leg but catches the back leg as Avisu Kona tries to avoid it.
Avisu Kona digs a good body shot into Martinyuk's ribs.#CL2#
Avisu Kona closes the distance and pushes Martinyuk back into the cage.#BC2#
Avisu Kona breaks the clinch.
Martinyuk is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL2#
Avisu Kona moves into the clinch.
Martinyuk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Avisu Kona throws a punch but it's blocked by Martinyuk.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Avisu Kona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Avisu Kona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martinyuk tries a body shot but Avisu Kona blocks it. #T3##BC2#
Avisu Kona breaks the clinch.
Martinyuk walks into a stiff left hand from Avisu Kona.
Donk. Martinyuk catches Avisu Kona right on the button with a cross.
Martinyuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses with a looping right.
It looked like Martinyuk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Martinyuk looks to land a right hand but Avisu Kona moved out of range.
Nice cross by Avisu Kona.
Martinyuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avisu Kona.
Martinyuk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Avisu Kona misses with an attempted mid kick.
Martinyuk jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Avisu Kona scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Martinyuk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook
and Martinyuk counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Avisu Kona tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martinyuk paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Avisu Kona misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinyuk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Avisu Kona has time to react.
A low kick from Avisu Kona is predictable there
and Martinyuk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Avisu Kona scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Avisu Kona throws a right hand that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martinyuk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Martinyuk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona ducks under a wild hook from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avisu Kona throws a jab when Martinyuk was well out of range.
Martinyuk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Avisu Kona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santu Avisu Kona dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Avisu Kona takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Martinyuk just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martinyuk. Avisu Kona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Avisu Kona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinyuk moves away.
Martinyuk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Avisu Kona swings widly with a right hand
and Martinyuk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from Avisu Kona misses.
Avisu Kona will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Martinyuk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Martinyuk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Avisu Kona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinyuk manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avisu Kona works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Avisu Kona ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Avisu Kona scores with a jab to the body.
Avisu Kona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martinyuk.
Jab from Avisu Kona.#T1#
Avisu Kona dodges the punch combination from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk avoids the body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook to the body
and Martinyuk counters with a stiff right hand.
Martinyuk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Martinyuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avisu Kona throws an overhand right that lands on Martinyuk's shoulder, as Martinyuk tries to avoid the shot.
Avisu Kona misses with an uppercut.
Avisu Kona feints and then cracks Martinyuk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Martinyuk down.
Avisu Kona connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Martinyuk's hands.
Avisu Kona lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Martinyuk falls backwards - clearly groggy! Avisu Kona dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santu Avisu Kona!
Our winner, Santu Avisu Kona, 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.

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Kneeland
Date: Feb 04, 2022

#R1#
Bishop throws a head kick that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a stiff right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bishop.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Martinyuk moves away and avoids it.
Martinyuk thuds his right hand into Bishop's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Martinyuk has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bishop throws a nice outside leg kick.
Martinyuk lands with a hook. Bishop tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bishop moves out of range as Martinyuk strikes.
Martinyuk lands a jab to the head.
Bishop misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bishop misses with a looping right.
Bishop throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Martinyuk misses the jab.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Martinyuk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bishop.
A low kick from Bishop is predictable there
and Martinyuk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bishop throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Martinyuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Bishop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martinyuk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop throws a hook but Martinyuk avoids it easily.
Bishop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martinyuk.
Bishop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Martinyuk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bishop walks forward, straight into a front kick from Martinyuk.
Bishop throws a leg kick
and Martinyuk finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Martinyuk just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martinyuk lands a jab to the head.
Martinyuk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martinyuk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bishop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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!
Bishop misses the jab.
Martinyuk misses with a straight right.
Martinyuk throws a hook to the side of Bishop's head but Bishop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Martinyuk throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Martinyuk.
Some wild striking there from Martinyuk.
Keith Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinyuk throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martinyuk looks for the body kick but Bishop saw that one coming.
Bishop throws a quick counter head kick but Martinyuk was just out of range.
Bishop will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Martinyuk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martinyuk moves out of range of the leg kick from Bishop.
Martinyuk displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Martinyuk throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Bishop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martinyuk.
Bishop tries to land a leg kick but Martinyuk saw it coming and moves away.
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martinyuk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bishop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bishop slips a jab from Martinyuk.#T3#
Martinyuk throws a body kick that misses.
Bishop tries to land a body kick
and Martinyuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martinyuk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martinyuk misses with a looping right.
Bishop attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Martinyuk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bishop throws a wild body kick that Martinyuk sees coming a mile off.
Martinyuk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bishop takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Martinyuk misses the jab.
Martinyuk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bishop misses with a left hand
and Martinyuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martinyuk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Martinyuk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bishop lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Martinyuk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Martinyuk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Martinyuk thuds his shin into the meat of Bishop's side.
Bishop throws a hook to the side of Martinyuk's head but Martinyuk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Martinyuk staying out of range there.
Martinyuk throws a fast counter high kick but Bishop manages to duck under it in time.
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!
Bishop defending well as Martinyuk loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Bishop on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martinyuk digs a good body shot into Bishop's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Bishop.
Martinyuk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice jab there from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martinyuk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bishop had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Martinyuk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Martinyuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinyuk manages to avoid it.
Bishop moves away from the strike by Martinyuk.
Nice defenses there by Bishop.
Nice defenses there by Bishop.
Martinyuk defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Martinyuk pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bishop back to the cage. Martinyuk follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bishop catches Martinyuk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Martinyuk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Martinyuk looks to land a left hand but Bishop moved out of range nicely.
Bishop walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Martinyuk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Martinyuk just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bishop avoids a kick to the body.
Bishop is looking to counter punch.
Martinyuk defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Martinyuk throws a body kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Bishop.
Bishop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bishop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martinyuk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop throws a big shot that misses.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Martinyuk lands a head shot.
Martinyuk throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Martinyuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.#T1#
Martinyuk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martinyuk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on Martinyuk's shoulder, as Martinyuk tries to avoid the shot.
Bishop stuns Martinyuk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bishop misses with a body punch
and Martinyuk counters with a stiff right hand.
Bishop finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Martinyuk throws out a counter right but Bishop avoids it with no problem.
Bishop's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Martinyuk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bishop scrambles back to his feet.
Martinyuk checks a leg kick.
Bishop throws a sloppy head kick and Martinyuk moves out of range easily.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses.
Bishop takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bishop throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Martinyuk counters with a one-two to the body.
Bishop takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leonid Martinyuk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bishop misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Martinyuk counters with a three punch combo that has Bishop backing up. Bishop nods at Martinyuk to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martinyuk throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Bishop misses.
Martinyuk scores with a jab.#T2#
Bishop takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Martinyuk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bishop. Bishop obviously looking to wear him down.
Martinyuk slips a straight right by Bishop.
Martinyuk takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Martinyuk misses with a hook.
Bishop looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bishop will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bishop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bishop throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop lands a jab to the nose.
Martinyuk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop throws a lazy uppercut
and Martinyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bishop throws a hook but Martinyuk avoids it easily.
Martinyuk misses with an uppercut. Bishop saw that one coming.#T3#
Martinyuk throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big left from Martinyuk misses.
Bishop walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Martinyuk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bishop walks into a left hand.
Martinyuk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Martinyuk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bishop.
Martinyuk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bishop at a distance.
Bishop scoring well with a low kick there.
Bishop slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bishop lands a lovely overhand right.
Martinyuk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Martinyuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop blocks a jab.
Bishop throws a hook but Martinyuk avoids it easily.
Martinyuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bishop.
Martinyuk unleashes a big counter combination but Bishop bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bishop misses with a hook. Martinyuk ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Bishop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martinyuk throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Martinyuk misses.
Martinyuk lands a body shot.
Bishop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk moves away from the strike by Bishop.
Bishop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martinyuk.
Bishop thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Martinyuk if he has to take too many more of those.
Martinyuk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bishop misses the body punch
enabling Martinyuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Martinyuk throws a hook to the side of Bishop's head but Bishop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martinyuk throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Martinyuk scores with a push kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Martinyuk as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Martinyuk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bishop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Bishop defending well as Martinyuk loads up on a big left hand.
Bishop throws a low kick but Martinyuk moves out of range easily.
Bishop throws a body kick that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop tries a low kick but Martinyuk avoids it.
Martinyuk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Martinyuk blocks the body kick.
Martinyuk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bishop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bishop walks into a stiff left hand from Martinyuk.
Bishop misses with a straight left.
Martinyuk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bishop fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Martinyuk is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bishop staying out of range there.
Good shot there by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk loads up on a big right hand but Bishop slips the punch.
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!
Bishop will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
Bishop connects with a high kick.
Bishop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Martinyuk throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.
Martinyuk cracks Bishop with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Martinyuk throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Bishop walks into a jab.
Martinyuk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Martinyuk misses with a hook.
Bishop throws a big shot that misses.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinyuk manages to avoid it.
Martinyuk scores with a punch to the head.
Martinyuk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bishop.
Martinyuk misses the shot to the body.
Keith Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martinyuk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinyuk punishes Bishop's body with a nice straight punch.
Martinyuk blocks a head kick by Bishop.
Bishop throws a wild body kick that Martinyuk sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Martinyuk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bishop throws a poor cross that misses
letting Martinyuk counter with a right hand.
Bishop throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Martinyuk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bishop doesn't seem phased though.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Martinyuk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Martinyuk misses with a hook
and Bishop counters with a thumping low kick.
Bishop throws a leg kick
and Martinyuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bishop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Martinyuk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bishop.
Martinyuk checks a low kick from Bishop.
Bishop shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Martinyuk moves out of range as Bishop strikes.
Martinyuk throws a hook to the side of Bishop's head but Bishop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Martinyuk misses with a series of wild punches.
Bishop will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bishop throws a nice outside leg kick.
Martinyuk lands with a hook. Bishop tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bishop walks into a straight right hand from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Martinyuk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bishop throws a leg kick
and Martinyuk counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Bishop misses
and Martinyuk counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab from Martinyuk.
Bishop misses with a hook. Martinyuk ducked under it nicely.
Martinyuk scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Bishop throws a lazy head kick
and Martinyuk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bishop throws an off balance right hand
and Martinyuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Good exchange - Martinyuk coming out on top.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bishop might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Martinyuk moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bishop misses with a shot to the body
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bishop throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Martinyuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Martinyuk jabs Bishop right on the nose. Bishop blinks but takes it well.
Bishop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martinyuk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bishop with a body shot.
Martinyuk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Martinyuk lands a nice looking body kick.
Bishop on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bishop takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martinyuk lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bishop shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Martinyuk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bishop gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Martinyuk counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martinyuk moves out of range of the body kick from Bishop.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonid Martinyuk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martinyuk has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonid Martinyuk!
A very excited looking Leonid Martinyuk 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.
Keith Bishop spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill Be Back Fans'.

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Menshikov 3
Date: Dec 29, 2021

#R1#
McCarty throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martinyuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarty moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarty. Martinyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martinyuk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCarty's hands.
Darren McCarty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarty takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCarty slips under a jab from Martinyuk.
A big right from McCarty misses.
McCarty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinyuk manages to avoid it.
Martinyuk throws out a counter right but McCarty avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Martinyuk.
McCarty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martinyuk.
McCarty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martinyuk counters with a nice kick to the body.
McCarty throws a poor cross that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a nice body kick.
Martinyuk scores with the left hand. McCarty knows he should have avoided that one.
McCarty scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarty throws a right hand that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a right hand to the body.
McCarty connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martinyuk momentarily.
McCarty swings for the body but Martinyuk moves out of range.
Martinyuk lands with a hook. McCarty tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCarty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martinyuk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martinyuk darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
McCarty misses the body punch
letting Martinyuk counter with a right hand.
McCarty throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Martinyuk to counter with a crisp jab.
McCarty defending well as Martinyuk loads up on a big left hand.
McCarty gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McCarty on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCarty throws a jab when Martinyuk was well out of range.
Martinyuk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Martinyuk is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Martinyuk looks to land a right hand but McCarty moved out of range.
McCarty misses with a hook
and Martinyuk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Martinyuk has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McCarty misses with a hook.
McCarty throws a series of punches but Martinyuk avoids them all with ease.
McCarty throws a body punch but Martinyuk moves out of range.
McCarty misses with an uppercut
and Martinyuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martinyuk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarty takes a swing at Martinyuk's ribcage but misses.
Martinyuk throws a hook but McCarty blocks it.
McCarty takes a jab right on the kisser.
McCarty with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martinyuk to score with a decent uppercut.
McCarty lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
McCarty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Martinyuk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McCarty swings away with a body shot that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Martinyuk slips under a jab.
Martinyuk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCarty.
Nice cross by Martinyuk.
McCarty throws a right hand that misses
enabling Martinyuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Martinyuk throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Martinyuk lands with an uppercut that bounces McCarty off the cage and back into range.
McCarty swings widly with a right hand
and Martinyuk counters with a stiff right hand.
McCarty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martinyuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCarty misses with a hook
and Martinyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martinyuk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McCarty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCarty drops his hands momentarily and Martinyuk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCarty swings widly with a right hand
and Martinyuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCarty misses with a left hand
and Martinyuk counters with a head kick.
Martinyuk misses with a left hand
and McCarty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCarty throws a body punch but Martinyuk moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Martinyuk. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
McCarty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martinyuk.
McCarty lands a body shot.
Martinyuk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McCarty had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Martinyuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCarty cracks a nice hook into Martinyuk's ribs.
McCarty feints a jab promting Martinyuk to slip. McCarty then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Martinyuk slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Martinyuk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCarty.
Martinyuk scores with a punch to the head.
McCarty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCarty throws a predictable looking body shot
and Martinyuk counters with a nice uppercut.
McCarty scores with a sloppy right hand. Martinyuk should have avoided that one.
McCarty throws out a loose jab but Martinyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinyuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarty was well out of range. Poor timing from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from McCarty misses its intended target.
McCarty misses with a body punch
and Martinyuk counters with a nice uppercut.
McCarty throws an overhand right that drops Martinyuk like a sack of potatoes! McCarty dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren McCarty!
Darren McCarty retains his heavyweight title!

Event: SMASH: Kapisi vs Floyd 2
Date: Dec 01, 2021

#R1#
Steel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Martinyuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel takes a swing at Martinyuk's ribcage but misses.
Martinyuk scores with a decent looking hook.
Martinyuk goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martinyuk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Martinyuk takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Steel throws a front kick aimed at Martinyuk's knee but Martinyuk avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Martinyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Steel as he connects with a hook.
Steel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steel moves forwards but Martinyuk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Steel takes a swing at Martinyuk's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Martinyuk misses its target.
A jab from Steel misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Martinyuk misses the target.
Steel slips a straight right by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk lands with an overhand left.
Steel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Steel motions for Martinyuk to come forward. Steel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Martinyuk.
Martinyuk avoids the body shot from Steel.
Martinyuk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steel throws a jab when Martinyuk was well out of range.
Steel throws a shot from downtown. Martinyuk moves away and avoids it.
Steel tried to score with a low kick but Martinyuk checks it.
Nice cross by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martinyuk tests Steel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Steel.
Martinyuk scores with the left hand. Steel knows he should have avoided that one.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel throws a lazy uppercut
and Martinyuk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
It looks like Martinyuk has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Steel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Martinyuk rather than just go for the knockout.
Martinyuk avoids a kick to the body.
Steel misses with a straight right.
Martinyuk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Martinyuk lands a jab to Steel's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Martinyuk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Martinyuk does it's job there.#T2#
Jab, jab by Martinyuk - just one landing.
Martinyuk lands a right hook to the body.
Martinyuk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Steel swings for the body but Martinyuk moves out of range.
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel looks for the body kick but Martinyuk saw that one coming.
Martinyuk is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Martinyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinyuk is just out of range.
Martinyuk jabs Steel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steel.
Martinyuk throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Steel misses with a shot to the body
and Martinyuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Martinyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steel moves out of range as Martinyuk strikes.
Martinyuk throws a series of punches but Steel avoids them all with ease.
Steel misses with a head kick.
Martinyuk lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Martinyuk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steel's hands.
Martinyuk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Martinyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martinyuk thinks about countering with a head kick.
Martinyuk lands a really nice looking cross but Steel seems unphased.
Martinyuk connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martinyuk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steel throws a lazy uppercut
and Martinyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martinyuk loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Martinyuk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Steel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinyuk throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martinyuk, as that shot connected.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel throws a hook but Martinyuk avoids it easily.
Martinyuk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Steel misses.
Martinyuk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steel on the side of the head.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel takes a swing at Martinyuk's ribcage but misses.
Steel throws a body punch but Martinyuk moves out of range.
Martinyuk lands a front kick.
Steel defending well as Martinyuk loads up on a big left hand.
Martinyuk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Martinyuk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steel! But no joy.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martinyuk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martinyuk throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martinyuk.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Martinyuk moved out of range.
Steel moves away from the strike by Martinyuk.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Martinyuk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel slips under a jab from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk scores with a jab to the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Steel might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Martinyuk has got the better of the exchanges.
Steel throws a shot from downtown. Martinyuk moves away and avoids it.
Steel lands a body shot.
Steel looks to throw the jab but Martinyuk is out of range.
Steel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Martinyuk saw that one coming.
Steel moves out of range of the strikes.
Martinyuk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Martinyuk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk misses with a straight left.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Martinyuk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steel misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Martinyuk misses its target.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Martinyuk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Martinyuk moves out of range easily. #T1#
Steel scores with a jab to the body.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martinyuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Martinyuk avoids the head kick by Steel.
It appears Martinyuk was looking to counter with a kick there.
Martinyuk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steel at a distance.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martinyuk.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martinyuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Martinyuk misses with a wild combination.
Martinyuk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
Martinyuk jabs Steel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steel blocks a head kick by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk slips under a jab.
Martinyuk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martinyuk.
Steel lands an overhand right.
Leonid Martinyuk is winning the standup battle so far.
Martinyuk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steel's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Martinyuk saw that one coming.#T2#
Martinyuk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Martinyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martinyuk throws the kick towards the body but Steel avoids it.
Crunch! Martinyuk slams his shin into Steel's torso.
Martinyuk scores with a spinning back kick!
Martinyuk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steel at a distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Steel!
Martinyuk lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steel misses with an uppercut
and Martinyuk counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel takes a swing at Martinyuk's ribcage but misses.
Martinyuk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Martinyuk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Martinyuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Steel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martinyuk, as that shot connected. #T3#
Martinyuk checks a leg kick.
Steel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk with a jab.
Martinyuk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Martinyuk.
Steel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Steel gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Martinyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martinyuk cracks Steel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Steel throws a solid leg kick but Martinyuk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Steel.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Martinyuk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Martinyuk throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Steel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Martinyuk's shoulder, as Martinyuk tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinyuk throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Martinyuk lands with a shot to the body.
Steel lands a high kick!
Steel avoids the body shot from Martinyuk.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steel.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinyuk moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Martinyuk.
Martinyuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Steel looks to land a body kick but Martinyuk moved away.
Martinyuk cracks Steel with a good jab.
Martinyuk connects with a body shot that sends Steel's belly button to the back.
Steel has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Martinyuk.
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel looks to land a body kick but Martinyuk moved away.
Martinyuk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martinyuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Martinyuk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steel takes one on the button.
Martinyuk avoids the body shot from Steel.
A jab from Martinyuk finds it's way through Steel's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Martinyuk dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Martinyuk!
Steel throws a wild body kick that Martinyuk sees coming a mile off.
Martinyuk lands with an overhand left.
Steel throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Martinyuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinyuk manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Martinyuk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Martinyuk.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Martinyuk is looking for a counter combo.
Martinyuk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Martinyuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Martinyuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Martinyuk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Martinyuk scores with a sloppy right hand. Steel should have avoided that one.
Steel misses with the body kick
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinyuk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Martinyuk catches Steel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Martinyuk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Martinyuk throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steel walks into a stiff left hand from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk connects with a jab.
Martinyuk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice body kick there by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk avoids the body shot from Steel.
Steel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Martinyuk throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Martinyuk looks to land a left hand but Steel moved out of range nicely.
A leg kick checked by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk lands a slapping body shot.
Martinyuk blocks a jab.
Martinyuk thinks about countering with a body kick.
Martinyuk ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinyuk moves away.
Steel cracks a nice hook into Martinyuk's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinyuk lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Martinyuk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Martinyuk just misses with a punch to the body.
Martinyuk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel throws a low kick but Martinyuk moves out of range easily.
Martinyuk throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Steel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steel lands a right hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steel slips a jab from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk lands a jab to Steel's midsection.
Martinyuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Martinyuk.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steel.
Martinyuk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steel's head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Martinyuk here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Steel misses the body punch
enabling Martinyuk to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
A slow jab from Martinyuk misses its intended target.
Steel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martinyuk's sensitive parts.
Martinyuk lands a right hook to the body.
Martinyuk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steel's head backwards.
Steel lands a lovely overhand right.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martinyuk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel misses with a body shot
and Martinyuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martinyuk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Martinyuk keeps Steel at a distance using the push kick.
Martinyuk dips to his left and cracks Steel with an uppercut!
Steel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steel looks for the body kick but Martinyuk saw that one coming.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Martinyuk. Steel shrugs it off though.
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!
Martinyuk lands a jab to the head.
Martinyuk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martinyuk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Martinyuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Steel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martinyuk looks to land a body kick but Steel moved away.
Steel swings widly with a right hand
and Martinyuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
Steel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Martinyuk counters with a nice kick to the body.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Martinyuk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
Steel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Martinyuk counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk blocks a head kick by Steel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martinyuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Donk. Martinyuk catches Steel right on the button with a cross.
Jerome Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martinyuk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonid Martinyuk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martinyuk 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonid Martinyuk!
Leonid Martinyuk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 136 - Knox Vs Line
Date: Oct 24, 2021

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk misses with a looping right.
Martinyuk cracks Philips with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Martinyuk throws a lazy right hand but Philips sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martinyuk scores with a shot to the body.
Philips slips a straight right by Martinyuk.
Left hook, right uppercut from Martinyuk.
Philips tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martinyuk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Philips misses with a wild combination.
Martinyuk looks to land a right hand but Philips moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk lands a right hook to the body.
Philips walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Philips misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Philips's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Martinyuk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Philips scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Martinyuk throws a hook to the side of Philips's head but Philips sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martinyuk throws a hook but Philips avoids it easily.
Philips throws a lazy head kick
and Martinyuk counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Philips moves into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Philips has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Philips missing with knees to the body.
Martinyuk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Philips using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Martinyuk blocks an elbow strike.
Philips lands with a left to the head.
Philips lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Martinyuk manages to break the clinch.
Philips staying out of range there.
Philips quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Martinyuk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Philips counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Philips misses with a body shot.
Philips looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinyuk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Martinyuk throws an off balance right hand
and Philips counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Martinyuk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Philips throws a head kick but Martinyuk moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Martinyuk misses #CL#
and Philips counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Philips.
Martinyuk misses with a body punch.
Philips tries to stall but Martinyuk uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Martinyuk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martinyuk, as that shot connected.
A big left from Martinyuk misses.
Martinyuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leonid Martinyuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Philips.
Philips throws a low kick but it's checked well by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Philips had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Philips staying out of range there.
Philips throwing a counter right hand but Martinyuk manages to avoid it.
Philips ducks under a wild hook from Martinyuk.
A slapping leg kick lands for Philips.
Philips moves away from the strike by Martinyuk. #T3#
A big left from Martinyuk misses. #CL#
Philips closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Martinyuk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Martinyuk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Philips misses with a low kick.
A big right from Martinyuk misses.
Philips is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martinyuk throws an overhand right that lands on Philips's shoulder, as Philips tries to avoid the shot.
Martinyuk throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Philips looks to land a combination but Martinyuk avoids it well.
Philips misses the shot to the body.
Philips misses with a wild body shot.
Philips bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Martinyuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Philips throws out the jab. #T4#
Philips fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinyuk manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Philips.
Philips tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Martinyuk manages to circle out of the way.
Martinyuk throws an overhand right that lands on Philips's shoulder, as Philips tries to avoid the shot.
Martinyuk scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Philips will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Philips misses with a body shot
and Martinyuk counters with a stiff right hand.
Philips fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Philips uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Philips.
Martinyuk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Martinyuk throws a right and a left that Philips avoids nicely.
Martinyuk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Philips will feel that in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Martinyuk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Martinyuk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Philips counters with a stiff right hand.
Martinyuk moves out of range of the strikes.
Martinyuk throws an overhand right that lands on Philips's shoulder, as Philips tries to avoid the shot.
Martinyuk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Philips counters with a good low kick that Martinyuk was not able to check.
Philips looks for the body kick but Martinyuk saw that one coming.
Martinyuk avoids the head kick by Philips.
A bone on bone clash there as Martinyuk blocks the leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Philips.
Philips ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Philips thows a leg kick but Martinyuk checks it
and Martinyuk counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk lands a head shot.
Philips attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Martinyuk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Philips takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Martinyuk ducks under a wild hook from Philips.#T1#
Martinyuk swats away the attempt to clinch by Philips.#CL#
Philips clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Martinyuk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martinyuk loads up on a big right hand but Philips slips the punch.
Martinyuk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Philips fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martinyuk jabs Philips to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Philips.
Martinyuk avoids the head kick by Philips.
Martinyuk dips to his left and cracks Philips with an uppercut!
Martinyuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Philips.
Martinyuk throws a jab when Philips was well out of range.
Philips was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Philips looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinyuk is just out of range.
Philips slips under a jab from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk cracks Philips with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Martinyuk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Philips.
Philips's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Martinyuk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Philips scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martinyuk throws a looping overhand right but Philips ducks down to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Martinyuk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Martinyuk.
Martinyuk misses with a body kick.
Martinyuk scores with a jab to the body.
Philips ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Philips was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Philips lands with a nice combination. Martinyuk backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Leonid Martinyuk has been cut.
Philips takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Philips tries to clinch but Martinyuk is having none of it.
Martinyuk misses with an uppercut. Philips saw that one coming.
Philips pushes Martinyuk away with a front kick.
Philips slips a jab from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk throws a hook but Philips avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Martinyuk misses the target.
Philips is looking to wear down Martinyuk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Martinyuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Philips was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Martinyuk scores with a kick to the midsection.
Philips with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martinyuk to score with a decent uppercut.
Martinyuk lands a really nice looking cross but Philips seems unphased.
Martinyuk misses the jab.
Philips will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Martinyuk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Philips throws a leg kick which misses Martinyuk's front leg but catches the back leg as Martinyuk tries to avoid it. #T4#
Martinyuk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Philips looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Martinyuk lands a jab to the nose.
Martinyuk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Philips to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Philips throws a leg kick but Martinyuk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Martinyuk misses the jab.
Philips throws a leg kick
and Martinyuk counters with a stiff right hand.
Philips takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Martinyuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martinyuk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Martinyuk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Philips uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Philips looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Martinyuk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leonid Martinyuk's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Martinyuk misses with a kick to the body.
Philips will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Philips connects with a solid leg kick.
Martinyuk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Philips at a distance.
Leonid Martinyuk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martinyuk looks to throw the jab but Philips is out of range.
Philips lands a right hook to the body.
Philips looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Martinyuk lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good standup being displayed there by Martinyuk as he connects with a hook.
Philips moves away from the strike by Martinyuk.
Philips thows a leg kick but Martinyuk checks it
enabling Martinyuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Philips avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Philips misses with a hook to the body
and Philips takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martinyuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Philips is just out of range.
Philips swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martinyuk lands a head shot.
Martinyuk scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Martinyuk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Philips needs to keep his hands up - Martinyuk had a free shot at his head there.
Philips throws a leg kick
and Martinyuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martinyuk lands with a nice body punch.
Philips moves in looking to clinch but Martinyuk pushes him off.
A nice side step and Martinyuk releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Philips doesn't manage to clinch there - Martinyuk circles away.
Philips tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martinyuk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martinyuk throws a series of punches but Philips avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Philips misses with a hook
and Martinyuk counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinyuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Philips.
Philips throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martinyuk throws a lazy right hand but Philips sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martinyuk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Martinyuk misses the target.
Philips tries to counter by clinching up but Martinyuk breaks away and moves out of range.
A low kick from Philips misses
letting Martinyuk counter with a right hand.
Martinyuk lands with a nice body kick.
Philips pivots, looking for a leg kick but Martinyuk is out of range and Philips settles back down.
Philips takes a swing at Martinyuk's ribcage but misses.
Philips lands a glancing blow to the side of Martinyuk's head.
Martinyuk misses with an uppercut
and Philips counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Martinyuk misses.
Philips misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Philips tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martinyuk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martinyuk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martinyuk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Philips.
Martinyuk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Philips throws a leg kick but Martinyuk checks it.
Martinyuk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martinyuk with a nice cross.
Philips looks to clinch
and Martinyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Philips throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Martinyuk.
Good leg kick by Philips.
Martinyuk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martinyuk checks a low kick from Philips.#T4#
Martinyuk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Martinyuk digs a good hook to Philips's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Philips displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martinyuk throws out the jab.
Philips is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Martinyuk.
Philips slips under a jab.
Philips looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Philips looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martinyuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Philips moves away.
Martinyuk avoids the head kick by Philips.
Philips keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martinyuk.
A jab lands there for Martinyuk.
Radio Philips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martinyuk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Philips manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonid Martinyuk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Martinyuk 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonid Martinyuk!
Leonid Martinyuk thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFK 128 - Knox Vs Martinyuk
Date: Sep 26, 2021

#R1#
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Martinyuk counters with a right hand to the body.
Martinyuk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Martinyuk thuds his shin into the meat of Knox's side.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Martinyuk has time to react.
Martinyuk clobbers Knox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Knox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Martinyuk throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Martinyuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Martinyuk misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Knox.
Martinyuk scores with a shot to the body.
Martinyuk scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Martinyuk throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Martinyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martinyuk misses with a series of wild punches.
Martinyuk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martinyuk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Martinyuk's shoulder, as Martinyuk tries to avoid the shot.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk misses with a wild body shot.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Martinyuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Martinyuk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knox misses with a hook
and Martinyuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martinyuk ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martinyuk throws out the jab.
Martinyuk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Knox had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Martinyuk throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Martinyuk at a distance.
Martinyuk looks winded!
Knox misses with a straight left.
Martinyuk let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Martinyuk at a distance.
Martinyuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Martinyuk's head but Martinyuk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinyuk is just out of range.
Martinyuk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Martinyuk scrambles back to his feet.
Knox moves forwards but Martinyuk connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Knox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
Knox circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Martinyuk to the canvas! Martinyuk doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Knox keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox retains his heavyweight title!
Zeta Knox really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: OFK 124 - Foley Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Sep 12, 2021

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Martinyuk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nekele doesn't seem phased though.
Nekele connects with a body shot.
Naiki Nekele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nekele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nekele swings away with a body shot that misses
and Martinyuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nekele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Martinyuk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nekele scores with a nice strike.
Nekele throws a head kick that misses.
Nekele misses with a hook
and Martinyuk counters with a left to the body.
Martinyuk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nekele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nekele throws a head kick but Martinyuk moves out of range.
Nekele fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Martinyuk is out of range.
Nekele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martinyuk throws a body punch but Nekele moves out of range.
Martinyuk lunges at Nekele with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nekele's hand.
Nekele lands a head kick. Martinyuk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Martinyuk connects with a nice looking jab.
Nekele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nekele on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Martinyuk cracks Nekele with a right hand to the side of the head.
Martinyuk avoids the body shot from Nekele.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martinyuk! But no joy.
Nekele swings for the body but Martinyuk moves out of range.
Nekele throws a body punch but Martinyuk moves out of range.
Martinyuk looks to throw the jab but Nekele is out of range.
It looked like Nekele was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Martinyuk.
Nekele misses with a body punch
and Martinyuk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nekele. Martinyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nekele takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Martinyuk throws a shot to the body.
Nekele moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Martinyuk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No joy there for Martinyuk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Nekele misses the target.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martinyuk avoids a kick to the body.
Nekele is looking to wear down Martinyuk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nekele takes a swing at Martinyuk's ribcage but misses.
Martinyuk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Martinyuk throws a jab when Nekele was well out of range.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinyuk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martinyuk has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Martinyuk scores with a hook to the body. Nekele takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinyuk manages to avoid it.
Martinyuk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nekele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martinyuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martinyuk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martinyuk, as that shot connected.
Martinyuk scores with a punch to the head.
Martinyuk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nekele had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Martinyuk digs a good body shot into Nekele's ribs.
Nekele looks to throw the jab but Martinyuk is out of range.
Nekele defending well as Martinyuk loads up on a big left hand.
Martinyuk shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nekele eats them both and turns towards Martinyuk to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nekele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Martinyuk needs to keep his hands up - Nekele had a free shot at his head there.
Nekele tries to score with a low kick but Martinyuk moves his leg out of the way.
Martinyuk moves away from the strike by Nekele.
Nekele lands a leg kick that knocks Martinyuk off balance momentarily.#T3#
Nekele walks into a jab.
Nekele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martinyuk swings widly with a right hand
and Nekele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martinyuk throws a series of punches but Nekele moves out of range.
Nekele connects with a looping right hand.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martinyuk.
Nekele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martinyuk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martinyuk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
Nekele takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Martinyuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nekele lands a leg kick that knocks Martinyuk off balance momentarily.
Martinyuk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinyuk lands with a hook. Nekele tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nekele throws a predictable looking body shot
and Martinyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martinyuk lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Nekele swings for the body but Martinyuk moves out of range.
Nekele lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nekele throws a shot from downtown. Martinyuk moves away and avoids it.
Nekele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk scores with a jab to the body.
Martinyuk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nekele misses with a lunging right hand
letting Martinyuk counter with a right hand.
Nekele walks into a straight right hand from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk moves out of range as Nekele strikes.
Nice jab there from Nekele.
Nekele seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nekele looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinyuk is just out of range.
Martinyuk lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nekele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nekele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Nekele misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Nekele. That snapped Martinyuk's head back.
Nekele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leonid Martinyuk will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nekele throws a right hand that misses
letting Martinyuk counter with a right hand.
Nekele scores with the left hand. Martinyuk knows he should have avoided that one.
Nekele misses with a straight right.
Martinyuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Nekele is just out of range.
Nekele feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nekele misses with an uppercut.
Nekele takes a swing at Martinyuk's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nekele. Martinyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martinyuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martinyuk throws out a counter right but Nekele avoids it with no problem.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nekele lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Martinyuk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Martinyuk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nekele has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nekele there as he acknowledges the shot.
Martinyuk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nekele under the eye.
Martinyuk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nekele's hands.
Martinyuk lands a really nice looking cross but Nekele seems unphased.
Martinyuk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nekele lands a head kick. Martinyuk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Martinyuk lunges at Nekele with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nekele's hand.
Nekele looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Martinyuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nekele.
Nekele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Nekele misses with an uppercut
and Martinyuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martinyuk connects with a looping right hand.
Nekele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk connects with a single shot there.
Martinyuk cracks Nekele with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Martinyuk takes one on the button.
Nekele throws a jab but it's blocked by Martinyuk.
Nekele takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nekele throws a half hearted mid kick.
Martinyuk moves out of range as Nekele throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nekele. Martinyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nekele misses with a body shot.
A jab from Martinyuk finds it's way through Nekele's defenses.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinyuk moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nekele swings for the body but Martinyuk moves out of range.
Leonid Martinyuk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martinyuk lands with a cross.
Nekele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nekele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Nekele throws a good cross that connects.
Martinyuk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Martinyuk. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Martinyuk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nekele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk moves out of range of the body kick.
Nekele throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Martinyuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Martinyuk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nekele on the side of the head.
Nekele throws an overhand right that lands on Martinyuk's shoulder, as Martinyuk tries to avoid the shot.
Nekele throws a head kick but Martinyuk moves out of range.
Nekele misses with a right hand
letting Martinyuk counter with a right hand.
Martinyuk misses with a wild body shot.
Nekele lands a lovely overhand right.
Nekele misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Martinyuk lands an overhand right.
Martinyuk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nekele walks into a straight right hand from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nekele throws out the jab. #T3#
Nekele misses the jab.
Martinyuk is trying to counter with his kicks.
A slow jab from Nekele misses its intended target.
Nekele just misses with a punch to the body.
Martinyuk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nekele manages to avoid it.
Martinyuk lands a right hook to the body.
Nekele throws the kick towards the body but Martinyuk avoids it.
Nekele thuds a left hand into Martinyuk's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nekele. Martinyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nekele misses with a hook.
Martinyuk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nekele might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Martinyuk's corner calls for a 1-2. Martinyuk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Martinyuk looks to throw the jab but Nekele is out of range.
Nekele uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Martinyuk has time to react.
Martinyuk throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Martinyuk lands with a hook. Nekele tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nekele sizes up Martinyuk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinyuk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk's corner calls for a 1-2. Martinyuk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Martinyuk.
Martinyuk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nekele throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Martinyuk lands a head shot.
Martinyuk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nekele misses with a low kick as Martinyuk jumps back.
Martinyuk is trying to counter with his kicks.
Martinyuk cracks Nekele with a right hand to the side of the head.
Martinyuk lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Nekele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nekele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nekele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martinyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nekele walks into a stiff left hand from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk's corner calls for a 1-2. Martinyuk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Martinyuk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Martinyuk throws an overhand right that lands on Nekele's shoulder, as Nekele tries to avoid the shot.
Nekele misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Martinyuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Nekele misses
and Martinyuk counters with a nice body kick.
Nekele takes a swing at Martinyuk's ribcage but misses.
Martinyuk thuds his right hand into Nekele's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Martinyuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nekele.
Martinyuk fakes the leg kick and cracks Nekele in the body.
Martinyuk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Martinyuk throws a front kick that sends Nekele stumbling back into the cage.
Nekele throws an off balance right hand
and Martinyuk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nekele walks into a jab.
Nekele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nekele misses with a body shot.
Martinyuk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinyuk scores with a decent looking hook.
Martinyuk scores with a hook.
Nekele misses with an uppercut. Martinyuk saw that one coming.
Martinyuk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Martinyuk avoids the body shot from Nekele.
Martinyuk with a jab.
Nekele takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nekele looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nekele throws out a loose jab but Martinyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nekele takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Martinyuk thuds his right hand into Nekele's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Nekele misses.
It seemed like Martinyuk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Martinyuk avoids the body shot from Nekele.
Martinyuk scores with a hook.
A jab lands there for Martinyuk.
Martinyuk throws out a powerful jab.
Martinyuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
Martinyuk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A cross from Martinyuk lands.#T2#
Martinyuk lands a glancing blow to the side of Nekele's head.
Martinyuk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nekele doesn't seem bothered though.
Nekele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martinyuk lands a jab to the nose.
Martinyuk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nekele paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Martinyuk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Martinyuk lands a nice looking body shot.
Nekele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Martinyuk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A low kick from Nekele misses
and Martinyuk counters with a nice body shot.
Martinyuk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nekele moves out of range as Martinyuk throws a body kick.
Nekele fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martinyuk on the side of the head.
Nekele misses the jab.
Nekele throws a head kick but Martinyuk moves out of range.
Nekele looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinyuk is just out of range.#T3#
Martinyuk scores with a nice head shot.
Nekele misses with a right hand
and Martinyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nekele throws a looping overhand right but Martinyuk ducks down to avoid it.
Nekele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nekele throws a body punch but Martinyuk moves out of range.
Nekele looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Martinyuk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nekele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martinyuk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nekele misses with a jab to the body
and Martinyuk counters with a stiff right hand.
Nekele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nekele misses with an uppercut.
Martinyuk moves away from the strike by Nekele.
Sloppy strikes from Martinyuk. Those never looked like landing.
Martinyuk connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinyuk lands with an overhand left.
Martinyuk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nekeles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Nekele misses with a hook
and Martinyuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nekele misses with a body shot.
Nekele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martinyuk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nekele doesn't seem bothered though.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nekele crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Martinyuk - the referee stops the clock and Nekele gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Martinyuk. Nekele manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Martinyuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martinyuk scores with a push kick.
Nekele with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martinyuk to score with a decent uppercut.
Martinyuk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Martinyuk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Martinyuk thuds his shin into the meat of Nekele's side.
Nekele walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martinyuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martinyuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
Martinyuk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Naiki Nekele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martinyuk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nekele is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonid Martinyuk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martinyuk has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonid Martinyuk!
Our winner, Leonid Martinyuk, 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.

Event: OFK 116 - Power Vs Harper
Date: Aug 18, 2021

#R1#
Martinyuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Hall drives through and clinches with Martinyuk against the cage.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Martinyuk.
Martinyuk lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Charlie Hall has been cut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hall takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Martinyuk manages to break the clinch.
Charlie Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martinyuk slips under a jab from Hall.
Martinyuk shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hall eats them both and turns towards Martinyuk to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Martinyuk moves out of range of the leg kick from Hall.
Hall misses with a kick to the body
and Martinyuk counters with a nice uppercut.
Hall lands a really nice looking cross but Martinyuk seems unphased.
Hall throws the left hand but Martinyuk avoids the punch easily.
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!
Martinyuk avoids the head kick by Hall.
Martinyuk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Hall.
Hall slips a jab from Martinyuk.
Hall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hall looks to throw the jab but Martinyuk is out of range.
Martinyuk throws a counter combo.
Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martinyuk takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Martinyuk misses.
Martinyuk lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hall moves out of range as Martinyuk strikes.
Martinyuk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Martinyuk lands a really nice looking cross but Hall seems unphased.
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martinyuk.
Hall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martinyuk on the side of the head.
Hall misses with a lunging right hand
and Martinyuk counters with a nice body kick.
Hall staying out of range there.
Martinyuk lands with a right hand.
Martinyuk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martinyuk slips under a jab from Hall.
Martinyuk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martinyuk follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Martinyuk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martinyuk walks into a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target.
Martinyuk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hall's head backwards.
Martinyuk slips a straight right by Hall.
A little jabbing left from Martinyuk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martinyuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Hall throws the kick towards the body but Martinyuk avoids it.
Martinyuk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Martinyuk slips a jab from Hall.
Martinyuk throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk works the jab nicely.
Martinyuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk looks for the body kick but Hall saw that one coming.
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martinyuk.
Hall looks to land a combination but Martinyuk avoids it well.
Martinyuk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Martinyuk.
Hall jabs at Martinyuk's body.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Hall throws a nice looking combination but Martinyuk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hall looks to throw a body kick
and Martinyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martinyuk swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Martinyuk throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Hall slips a straight right by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk connects with a nice looking jab.
Martinyuk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hall had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Martinyuk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sloppy strikes from Hall. Those never looked like landing.
Martinyuk thuds a left hand into Hall's body.
Martinyuk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martinyuk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hall.
Hall misses with a right hand
and Martinyuk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hall throws a jab when Martinyuk was well out of range.
Martinyuk misses with a looping left.
Martinyuk throws a right hand that Hall ducks under and follows up with a left that Hall also avoids with ease.
Martinyuk moves out of range of the strikes.
Hall with a jab.
Martinyuk throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Hall moves away from the strike by Martinyuk.
A big right from Hall misses.
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!
Martinyuk ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Martinyuk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martinyuk looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
A jab from Martinyuk finds it's way through Hall's defenses.
Martinyuk staying out of range there.
Martinyuk follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Martinyuk scores with a nice head shot.
Hall misses with a body shot
and Martinyuk counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Martinyuk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hall.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Martinyuk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Martinyuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hall misses with a hook
letting Martinyuk counter with a right hand.
Martinyuk avoids a punch combination nicely.
A leg kick checked by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
A big right from Hall misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Martinyuk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hall throws a jab when Martinyuk was well out of range.
Martinyuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Martinyuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Hall throws a body punch but Martinyuk moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leonid Martinyuk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charlie Hall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Martinyuk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hall misses with a two punch combination.
Martinyuk blocks a head kick by Hall.
Martinyuk thows a body kick. Hall tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hall misses with a straight right.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but Martinyuk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Hall. Those never looked like landing.
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martinyuk's corner calls for a 1-2. Martinyuk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Martinyuk moved out of range.
Martinyuk defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
Martinyuk misses the shot to the body.
Martinyuk is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Martinyuk walks into a left hand.
Martinyuk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Hall walks into a stiff left hand from Martinyuk.#T1#
Hall walks into a jab.
Hall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martinyuk is fending him off so far but Hall persists. Nope, Martinyuk circles away and we're back to standing.
Martinyuk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Martinyuk has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Martinyuk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hall misses the jab.
Martinyuk throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Hall clinches up with Martinyuk and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Martinyuk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hall with a hook.
Hall staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Hall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Martinyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martinyuk throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall blocks a jab.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall misses with a straight right.
Martinyuk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Martinyuk moves out of range as Hall strikes.
Hall moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
The fighters circling - Martinyuk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martinyuk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hall throws a hook but Martinyuk blocks it.
Martinyuk throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Martinyuk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hall doesn't seem phased though.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Martinyuk. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martinyuk throws out the jab.
Hall throws a lazy uppercut
and Martinyuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hall throws a lazy body kick
and Martinyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martinyuk. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall tries to score with a low kick but Martinyuk moves his leg out of the way.
Hall's corner calls for a 1-2. Hall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hall moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Martinyuk as he connects with a hook.#T3#
The fighters circling - Martinyuk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Hall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Hall misses.
Martinyuk is trying to counter with his kicks.
Martinyuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Martinyuk cracks Hall with an open hand slap.
Hall lands an overhand right.
Hall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martinyuk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Martinyuk throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Hall moves out of range as Martinyuk strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Hall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hall takes one to the chin there.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martinyuk.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Hall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hall throws a leg kick but Martinyuk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Martinyuk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Martinyuk slips a jab and a cross from Hall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Martinyuk to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Martinyuk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hall slips a jab from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk lands a body shot.
A big right from Hall misses.
And Martinyuk responds with a good body kick, but Hall manages to step out the way in time.
Nice shot by Martinyuk.
Hall throws a hook but Martinyuk blocks it.
Martinyuk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Martinyuk connects with a jab.
Martinyuk misses with a hook. Hall ducked under it nicely.
Martinyuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Hall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Martinyuk throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Leonid Martinyuk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hall lands with a hook. Martinyuk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martinyuk slips a straight right by Hall.
Martinyuk scores with a nice right hand.
Hall avoids the body shot from Martinyuk.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Martinyuk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charlie Hall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hall looks to throw the jab but Martinyuk is out of range.
Martinyuk moves out of range of the body kick from Hall.
Hall swings for the body but Martinyuk moves out of range.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martinyuk lands a nice looking body shot.
Martinyuk misses with a hook.
Martinyuk slips under a jab.
Martinyuk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Martinyuk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martinyuk takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Hall misses with a straight left.
Martinyuk slips under a jab from Hall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall throws a poor cross that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martinyuk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martinyuk cracks Hall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martinyuk.
Hall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hall throws a jab when Martinyuk was well out of range.#T1#
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Martinyuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hall throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martinyuk lands an overhand right.
Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martinyuk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Martinyuk lands a really nice looking cross but Hall seems unphased.
Hall throws a looping overhand right but Martinyuk ducks down to avoid it.
Martinyuk scores with a nice right hand.
Hall throws a jab when Martinyuk was well out of range.
Martinyuk throws out a counter right but Hall avoids it with no problem.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martinyuk.
A swing and a miss from Martinyuk.
A thudding body kick lands there by Martinyuk!
Martinyuk swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Martinyuk misses with a kick to the body.
Martinyuk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hall circles away quickly and effectively.
Martinyuk takes one on the button.
Martinyuk has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk throws a hook but Hall avoids it easily.
Martinyuk lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Martinyuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Martinyuk misses.
Hall fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Martinyuk slips a straight right by Hall.
Hall throws a nice looking combination but Martinyuk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hall misses with a looping right.
Martinyuk lands a slapping body shot.
Hall throws a wild body kick that Martinyuk sees coming a mile off.
Hall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hall slips under a jab from Martinyuk.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Martinyuk saw that one coming.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk slips a jab from Hall.
Hall misses with a hook. Martinyuk ducked under it nicely.
Martinyuk thuds his right hand into Hall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Martinyuk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T3#
Martinyuk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Martinyuk takes one to the side of the head.
Martinyuk misses with a straight left.
Martinyuk throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Martinyuk ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
A head kick misses from Hall.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Martinyuk saw that one coming.
Martinyuk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hall moves out of range as Martinyuk strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Martinyuk misses the target.
Martinyuk lands with a shot to the body.
Hall throws a looping overhand right but Martinyuk ducks down to avoid it.
Martinyuk checks a low kick from Hall.
Hall lands a glancing blow to the side of Martinyuk's head.
Martinyuk cracks Hall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Martinyuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martinyuk, as that shot connected.
Martinyuk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Hall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martinyuk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice defenses there by Martinyuk.
Hall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Martinyuk counters with a nice uppercut.
Hall takes one to the chin there.
Charlie Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martinyuk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Martinyuk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Martinyuk connects with a looping right hand.
Martinyuk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Martinyuk connects with a body shot that sends Hall's belly button to the back.
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martinyuk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Martinyuk misses the target.
Martinyuk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martinyuk, as that shot connected.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinyuk is just out of range.
Martinyuk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hall misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonid Martinyuk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Martinyuk 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonid Martinyuk!
After winning the bout, Leonid Martinyuk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2021

#R1#
Martinyuk lands a jab to the nose.
Martinyuk throws a good cross that connects.
Martinyuk 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.
Badada takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Martinyuk dips to his left and cracks Badada with an uppercut!
Martinyuk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Badada. Badada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Decent striking displayed by Martinyuk there.
Badada takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Martinyuk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Badada looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Badada shoots for a takedown but Martinyuk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Martinyuk misses its target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badada fails with the takedown
and Martinyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Martinyuk.
Leonid Martinyuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badada tries a head kick but it misses.
Badada tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martinyuk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Badada somewhat.
Leonid Martinyuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Badada.
Martinyuk with a nice cross.#T1#
Martinyuk thuds his right hand into Badada's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Badada on the wrong end of a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Badada.
Badada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Badada takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Martinyuk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Martinyuk as he connects with a hook.
Badada steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Martinyuk. That one must have hurt.
Martinyuk clobbers Badada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#Badada is rocked!
Martinyuk cracks Badada with a hook to the temple - Badada is on wobbly legs here! Martinyuk swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Badada falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Martinyuk wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leonid Martinyuk!
Leonid Martinyuk thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2021

#R1#
Martinyuk misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Feti counters with a nice uppercut.
Feti needs to keep his hands up - Martinyuk had a free shot at his head there.
Feti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Martinyuk has time to react.
Martinyuk ducks under a wild hook from Feti.
Feti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Martinyuk avoids it really well and circles away.
Martinyuk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Feti.
Martinyuk throws a good cross that connects.
Feti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martinyuk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Feti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feti ducks under a wild hook from Martinyuk.
Feti swings widly with a right hand
and Martinyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martinyuk catches Feti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Martinyuk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Feti under the eye.
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!
Martinyuk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Feti walks into a jab.
Feti throws a poor cross that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Martinyuk slips a jab and a cross from Feti.
Martinyuk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Feti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Martinyuk throws a shot to the body.
Martinyuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Feti.
Feti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Feti dives in and grabs Martinyuk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martinyuk pushes down on Feti's head and hops out.
Leonid Martinyuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Feti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Feti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Feti misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Feti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martinyuk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Feti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Martinyuk misses with a hook to the body
and Feti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Feti lands with a kick to the ribs. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinyuk slips a jab from Feti.
Feti throws an overhand right that lands on Martinyuk's shoulder, as Martinyuk tries to avoid the shot.
Feti misses with an uppercut. Martinyuk saw that one coming.
Feti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Feti misses with a head kick.
Martinyuk misses the jab.
Martinyuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martinyuk lands a nice shot to the body.
Martinyuk looks to land a right hand but Feti moved out of range.
Martinyuk misses with a straight left.
Martinyuk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Feti manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Feti.
Feti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Martinyuk counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Martinyuk missing with a left hand there. Feti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martinyuk misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Feti counters with a good low kick that Martinyuk was not able to check.
Feti takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Feti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martinyuk's sensitive parts.
Martinyuk scores with a nice strike.
A big left from Martinyuk misses.
Martinyuk avoids the head kick by Feti.
Feti misses with a left hand
enabling Martinyuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Feti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martinyuk.
As Martinyuk tries to get set, Feti tries to push him back and clinch up but Martinyuk manages to avoid the attempt.
Martinyuk ducks under a wild hook from Feti.
Martinyuk scores with a nice body kick.
Feti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martinyuk with a jab.
Feti misses with a left hand
letting Martinyuk counter with a right hand.
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!
Feti throws a sloppy head kick and Martinyuk moves out of range easily. #T4#
Martinyuk with a nice cross.
Martinyuk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Feti on the side of the head.
Martinyuk throws a hook to the side of Feti's head but Feti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martinyuk has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A cross from Martinyuk lands.
Feti moves away from the strike by Martinyuk.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Feti lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Martinyuk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Martinyuk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Martinyuk slips under a jab.
Martinyuk takes one on the button.
A combination from Feti does no damage.
A jab from Martinyuk misses.
Martinyuk misses with a double jab
and Feti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Feti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Martinyuk dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Feti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Feti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martinyuk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Feti jabs Martinyuk right on the nose. Martinyuk blinks but takes it well.
Martinyuk throws a hook to the side of Feti's head but Feti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good work by Martinyuk as he checks the leg kick.
Martinyuk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Martinyuk throws a combination. Feti tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Feti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Feti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Feti misses with an attempted mid kick.
Martinyuk moves away from the strike by Feti.
Martinyuk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Feti tries to clinch but Martinyuk is having none of it.
Martinyuk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Feti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Martinyuk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Feti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martinyuk drops his hands momentarily and Feti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice body kick from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Martinyuk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Feti on the side of the head.
Martinyuk scores with a spinning back kick!
Feti misses with a right hand
and Martinyuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Feti blocks a jab.
Martinyuk throws a right hand that Feti ducks under and follows up with a left that Feti also avoids with ease.
Martinyuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Feti is just out of range.
Martinyuk looks to throw the jab but Feti is out of range.
Feti looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinyuk is just out of range.
Martinyuk steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Feti misses with a takedown attempt
and Martinyuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Feti swinging wildly here.
Feti looks to land a left hand but Martinyuk moved out of range nicely.
Feti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martinyuk! But no joy.
Feti moves out of range of the body kick from Martinyuk.
Feti takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Feti throws the left hand but Martinyuk avoids the punch easily.
Feti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Feti throws out a leg kick but Martinyuk moves out of range and Feti only half commits.
Feti moves away from the strike by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Feti momentarily.
Martinyuk throws a shot to the body.
Feti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinyuk manages to avoid it.
Leonid Martinyuk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Martinyuk.
Feti throws out a loose jab but Martinyuk uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Feti misses with a straight left.
Jab by Martinyuk.
Feti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Feti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Feti takes one to the side of the head.
Martinyuk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Feti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Feti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Feti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martinyuk misses with a straight left.
Feti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It seemed like Martinyuk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Feti misses with a hook.
Martinyuk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Feti throws a right hand that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a straight right hand.
Martinyuk with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Feti moves away from the strike by Martinyuk. #T4#
Martinyuk scores with a kick to the midsection.
A big left from Feti misses.
Donk. Martinyuk catches Feti right on the button with a cross.
Feti misses with a body punch
and Martinyuk counters with a straight right hand.
Feti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Martinyuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Feti blocks the body kick.
Feti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Feti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martinyuk cracks Feti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Feti dives in for a single leg takedown but Martinyuk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sione Feti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Martinyuk.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Martinyuk - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martinyuk lands a right hand.
Martinyuk is trying to push Feti away but Feti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Martinyuk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Feti backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Martinyuk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Feti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Feti walks into a stiff left hand from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Feti is just out of range.
Feti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martinyuk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Feti drops his hands momentarily and Martinyuk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Feti will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Feti throws a jab when Martinyuk was well out of range.
Martinyuk lands a jab-cross combination.
Feti throws a right hand that misses
enabling Martinyuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Feti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Martinyuk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Feti scrambles back to his feet.
Martinyuk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Feti's head backwards.
Martinyuk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martinyuk circles away from the clinch attempt
and Martinyuk counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinyuk lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Feti lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Feti.
Feti throws a jab but it's blocked by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Martinyuk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Feti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Feti there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Feti forces Martinyuk back against the cage and clinches.
Feti is looking to control Martinyuk's arms but Martinyuk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Feti has his back to the cage.
Feti prevents a body shot from Martinyuk.
Feti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martinyuk's elbow.
Feti with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Leonid Martinyuk has been cut.
Feti putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Martinyuk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Martinyuk manages to break the clinch.
Feti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martinyuk throws out the jab.
Feti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Feti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martinyuk momentarily. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martinyuk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Martinyuk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Feti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Martinyuk misses with a hook.
Martinyuk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Martinyuk misses with an uppercut. Feti saw that one coming.
Martinyuk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Feti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Feti misses with a looping left.
Feti wants to clinch up but Martinyuk keeps it at a distance.
Feti staying out of range there.
Feti misses with a body punch
and Martinyuk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Feti throws an overhand right that lands on Martinyuk's shoulder, as Martinyuk tries to avoid the shot.
Martinyuk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Feti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martinyuk with a nice cross.
Martinyuk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Feti.
Feti loads up on a big right hand but Martinyuk slips the punch.
Feti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martinyuk circles away.#CL#
Feti has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Feti.
Feti is trying to stall.
Feti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martinyuk is defending well for now.
Feti stalling in the clinch but Martinyuk improves position.
Martinyuk tries to circle away but Feti has him pinned against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Feti.
Feti is trying to stall. #T4##BC2#
Martinyuk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martinyuk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Martinyuk looks to land a right hand but Feti moved out of range.
Feti throws a head kick that misses.
Feti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk throws out a counter right but Feti avoids it with no problem.
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!
Martinyuk throws an overhand right that lands on Feti's shoulder, as Feti tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Feti is predictable there
and Martinyuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martinyuk with a nice cross.
Feti doesn't manage to clinch there - Martinyuk circles away.
Martinyuk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Martinyuk misses the jab.
Feti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sione Feti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martinyuk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonid Martinyuk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Martinyuk 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonid Martinyuk!
A relieved looking Leonid Martinyuk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PFC 251 Monkey vs Poli
Date: Mar 07, 2021

#R1#
Martinyuk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A big right from Lad misses.
A big right from Lad misses.
Martinyuk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Martinyuk tries to land a front kick but Lad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Martinyuk connects with a looping right hand.
Lad misses with a right hand
enabling Martinyuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Martinyuk lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lad has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lad misses with a looping left.
Lad throws a body punch but Martinyuk moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martinyuk.
Lad throws a hook to the side of Martinyuk's head but Martinyuk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martinyuk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Martinyuk loads up on a big right hand but Lad slips the punch.#T1#
Martinyuk checks a low kick from Lad.
Lad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martinyuk.
Lad ducks under a wild hook from Martinyuk.
A countering left hand to the body from Lad misses.
Lad avoids the body shot from Martinyuk.
Lad blocks a jab.
Martinyuk scores with a spinning back kick!
Martinyuk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at No Limit in the buildup to the fight.
Lad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lad throws a lazy uppercut
and Martinyuk counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lad throws a series of punches but Martinyuk avoids them all with ease.
Lad looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinyuk is just out of range.
Martinyuk jabs Lad right on the nose. Lad blinks but takes it well.
Martinyuk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lad is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#CL2#
Lad has closed the distance and engaged Martinyuk in a clinch.
Lad throws an elbow that misses. #T2##BC#
Martinyuk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lad gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Martinyuk.
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!
Lad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lad just misses with a punch to the body.
Martinyuk misses with a jab to the body
and Lad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lad misses with a looping left.
Lad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martinyuk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from Lad misses its intended target.
Martinyuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Lad is just out of range.
Martinyuk moves out of range of the strikes.
Martinyuk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martinyuk tests Lad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Martinyuk misses with a body kick.
Lad misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Martinyuk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lad looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinyuk is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Martinyuk misses the target.#T3#
Lad misses with a hook. Martinyuk ducked under it nicely.
Martinyuk quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Martinyuk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinyuk moves away.
Martinyuk lands with an overhand left.
Lad takes one to the side of the head.
Martinyuk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Lad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Martinyuk sizes up Lad with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Martinyuk slips a straight right by Lad.
Martinyuk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lad misses with an uppercut
and Martinyuk counters with a nice body shot.
Martinyuk ducks under a wild hook from Lad.
Lad has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Martinyuk finds it's way round the side to connect with Lad's head.
Leonid Martinyuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Martinyuk cracks Lad with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinyuk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martinyuk.
Lad throws a leg kick
letting Martinyuk counter with a right hand.
Martinyuk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martinyuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martinyuk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk looks to land a left hand but Lad moved out of range nicely.
Lad misses with a hook. Martinyuk ducked under it nicely.
Martinyuk throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Martinyuk dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Martinyuk lands a jab-cross combination.
Lad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martinyuk.
Lad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Martinyuk as he connects with a hook.
Lad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martinyuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Lad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martinyuk. Lad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martinyuk is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lad misses with an uppercut. Martinyuk saw that one coming.
Lad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martinyuk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Martinyuk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lad takes one to the chin there.
Lad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Martinyuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Martinyuk misses the target.
Lad moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Martinyuk sizes up Lad with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lad pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Martinyuk back to the cage. Lad follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lad connects with a body shot that sends Martinyuk's belly button to the back.
Leonid Martinyuk is winning the standup battle so far.
Lad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martinyuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martinyuk thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lad if he has to take too many more of those.
Martinyuk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Lad has Martinyuk up against the cage in a clinch.
Lad lands a body shot.
Martinyuk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lad can do to turn this around?
Lad misses with a punch to the body.
Martinyuk wants to break free but Lad has control.
Lad looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Lad.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinyuk blocks the elbow strike.
Lad throws an elbow that misses. #T2##BC#
Martinyuk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martinyuk lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Lad misses the target.
Martinyuk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Martinyuk throws a hook but Lad avoids it easily.
Martinyuk scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lad slips a jab and a cross from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lad throws a body punch but Martinyuk moves out of range.
Martinyuk looks for the body kick but Lad saw that one coming.
Lad looks to land a right hand but Martinyuk moved out of range.
A slow jab from Lad misses its intended target.
Lad misses with an uppercut.
Lad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martinyuk to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Martinyuk moves away from the strike by Lad.
Martinyuk throwing a counter right hand but Lad manages to avoid it.
Lad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lad avoids the head kick by Martinyuk.
Lad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lad throws a jab but it's blocked by Martinyuk.
Good shot there by Martinyuk.
A punch lands to the side of Lad 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lad misses the jab.
Lad throws a jab but it's blocked by Martinyuk.
Lad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martinyuk throws a hook but Lad blocks it.
Martinyuk looks to land a body kick but Lad moved away.#T4#
Martinyuk throws a right hand that misses
and Martinyuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lad steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Martinyuk. That one must have hurt.
Martinyuk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Martinyuk misses its intended target.
A big right from Martinyuk misses.
Martinyuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lad.
Martinyuk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Martinyuk loads up on a big right hand but Lad slips the punch.
Martinyuk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Martinyuk looks to land a left hand but Lad moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Lad releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Martinyuk misses with a body kick.
Lad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinyuk moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Martinyuk dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Martinyuk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martinyuk is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Martinyuk slips under a jab from Lad.
Nice defenses there by Lad.
Martinyuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Martinyuk misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Martinyuk.
Lad is looking to chop away at Martinyuk's legs.
The crowd cheers as Martinyuk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lad doesn't seem phased though.
Lad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Martinyuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Martinyuk misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martinyuk. Lad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martinyuk catches Lad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Martinyuk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lad's head backwards.
Martinyuk throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Lad to counter with a crisp jab.
Martinyuk lands a jab to Lad's midsection.#T1#
Martinyuk throws a jab when Lad was well out of range.
Lad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martinyuk to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lad. Martinyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lad scores with a hook.
Martinyuk lands the left hand.
Lad misses with a straight right.
Lad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martinyuk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martinyuk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lad moves out of range as Martinyuk throws a body kick.
Lad takes one to the chin there.
Lad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Martinyuk coming out on top.
Young Lad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Martinyuk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martinyuk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lad misses the shot to the body.
Lad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Martinyuk misses the target.
Martinyuk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circling - Lad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martinyuk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice cross by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Martinyuk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lad throws a monster overhand right that drops Martinyuk! Lad follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Young Lad!
Our winner, Young Lad, 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.

Event: PFC 247 Arundel vs Boretti
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1#
Martinyuk tries to land a front kick but Shabanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shabanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shabanov moves forwards but Martinyuk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Martinyuk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Martinyuk lands a body shot.
Shabanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shabanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martinyuk cracks Shabanov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shabanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martinyuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shabanov under the eye.
Shabanov throws a body kick that misses.
Shabanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martinyuk scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Shabanov throws a push kick but Martinyuk slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Martinyuk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Martinyuk swings for the body but Shabanov moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Martinyuk. Beautiful body shot.
Shabanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab lands there for Martinyuk.
Martinyuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martinyuk 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.
A cross from Martinyuk lands.
Martinyuk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Martinyuk misses with a body kick.
A combination from Martinyuk does no damage.
A big left from Martinyuk misses.
Martinyuk misses with the combination. #T2#
No joy there for Shabanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martinyuk misses with a body shot.
Shabanov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk throws a body kick that misses.
Martinyuk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Martinyuk throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Martinyuk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Martinyuk misses with a body kick.
Shabanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot by Martinyuk.
Shabanov misses the jab.
Martinyuk is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Shabanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shabanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Shabanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Martinyuk lunges at Shabanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shabanov's hand.
Martinyuk misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Shabanov misses.
Martinyuk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Martinyuk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shabanov throws a hook to the side of Martinyuk's head but Martinyuk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martinyuk lands a glancing blow to the side of Shabanov's head.
Martinyuk lands with a hook. Shabanov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Martinyuk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shabanov moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Martinyuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shabanov misses with a combination
and Martinyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinyuk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Shabanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Martinyuk scores with a sloppy right hand. Shabanov should have avoided that one.
Nice cross by Shabanov.
Martinyuk digs a good hook to Shabanov's body.
Martinyuk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Martinyuk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shabanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk moves away from the strike by Shabanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Martinyuk dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Shabanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shabanov defending well as Martinyuk loads up on a big left hand.
Martinyuk misses with a body kick.
Martinyuk lands with a right hand.
Leonid Martinyuk is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Martinyuk misses the target.
Martinyuk lands a front kick.
Shabanov misses with an uppercut. Martinyuk saw that one coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Martinyuk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk looks to land a body kick but Shabanov moved away.
Shabanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shabanov avoids a kick to the body.
Shabanov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Martinyuk misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Shabanov counters with a nice right hand that sends Martinyuk toppling to the canvas! Martinyuk scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shabanov finish him?!#ROC2#Martinyuk is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Leonid Martinyuk has been cut.#T1#
Shabanov circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Martinyuk tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Shabanov wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fedor Shabanov!
Fedor Shabanov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PFC 238 Tuala vs Blazkov
Date: Jan 10, 2021

#R1#
Martinyuk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martinyuk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Peterson momentarily.
Peterson tries to clinch there but Martinyuk circles away.
Martinyuk is looking to counter punch.
Peterson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Peterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peterson scores with a jab to the body.
Peterson with a hook.
Martinyuk misses with a hook. Peterson ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Peterson. Those never looked like landing.
Martinyuk is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Peterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martinyuk.
We've been informed that Peterson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Peterson throws an overhand right that lands on Martinyuk's shoulder, as Martinyuk tries to avoid the shot.
Peterson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Peterson tries to bum rush Martinyuk with a series of wild strikes but Martinyuk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1##CL2#
Peterson closes the distance and clinches.
Peterson tries a body shot but Martinyuk blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Peterson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Martinyuk's brow.
Martinyuk takes a shot to the head.
Peterson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Peterson.
Martinyuk is breathing heavily.
Peterson lands an elbow that stopped Martinyuk in his tracks for a moment.
I was talking to Martinyuk's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Peterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson.
Peterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martinyuk backwards.
Peterson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martinyuk.
Martinyuk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martinyuk tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it.
Martinyuk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peterson missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson can't get the takedown.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Martinyuk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Martinyuk.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martinyuk tries to work over Peterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peterson lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Leonid Martinyuk has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martinyuk.
A head punch on the inside from Martinyuk fails to land.
Martinyuk takes a knee to the side of the body.
Martinyuk is trying to push Peterson away but Peterson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Peterson.
Peterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Martinyuk or not.
Martinyuk throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Peterson.
Peterson digs a right hand underneath Martinyuk's ribcage. Martinyuk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Peterson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Peterson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Peterson pushes Martinyuk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peterson lands a nice elbow.
Peterson landing knees to the body. #T3#
Peterson scores with a shot to the side of Martinyuk's head.
Peterson lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Peterson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Peterson. #ROC2#Martinyuk is rocked!
Peterson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Martinyuk! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Peterson is unloading with more strikes now! Martinyuk drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Peterson!
George Peterson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: PFC 223 Song vs Bathory
Date: Nov 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Leonid Martinyuk has been cut.
Martinyuk darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#It looks like James Pearson has been cut.
Pearson throws a lazy right hand but Martinyuk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martinyuk throwing a counter right hand but Pearson manages to avoid it.
Pearson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Martinyuk misses with a head kick.
Martinyuk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Martinyuk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pearson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Martinyuk falls backwards - clearly groggy! Pearson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Pearson!
James Pearson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PFC 214.5 Taus vs Bennett
Date: Oct 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Martinyuk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ragnarsson needs to keep his hands up - Martinyuk had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut.
The fighters circling - Martinyuk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick from Ragnarsson lands but Martinyuk takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Leonid Martinyuk has been cut.
Martinyuk misses with a head kick.
Martinyuk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Martinyuk there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martinyuk throws a big shot that misses.
Ragnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Martinyuk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ragnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Martinyuk slips a straight right by Ragnarsson.
Martinyuk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martinyuk misses with a hook
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Martinyuk throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ragnarsson's head.
Ragnarsson steps in with a hook that catches Martinyuk right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Ragnarsson follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Martinyuk looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Ragnarsson!
A pretty intense looking Bjorn Ragnarsson took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: ICS 56
Date: Sep 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brakeley throws a right and a left that Martinyuk avoids nicely.
Martinyuk throws out a counter right but Brakeley avoids it with no problem.
Martinyuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brakeley throws out the jab.
Brakeley misses with a leg kick
and Martinyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brakeley misses with a body shot.
Brakeley misses with a low kick as Martinyuk jumps back.
Martinyuk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brakeley with a body shot.
Brakeley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brakeley misses with a head kick.
Brakeley throws a leg kick but Martinyuk sees it coming and moves out of range.
A low kick from Brakeley misses
and Martinyuk counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Michael Brakeley has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Martinyuk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Martinyuk misses with a straight left.
Michael Brakeley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinyuk misses with an uppercut
and Brakeley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brakeley takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T1#
Martinyuk throws an overhand right that lands on Brakeley's shoulder, as Brakeley tries to avoid the shot.
Martinyuk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brakeley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Martinyuk counters with a straight right hand.
Brakeley throws a hook but Martinyuk blocks it.
Martinyuk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Martinyuk lands a nice looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Brakeley. Those never looked like landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Martinyuk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Martinyuk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brakeley misses with an uppercut.
Brakeley misses the body punch
and Martinyuk counters with a left to the body.
Martinyuk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Martinyuk.
A little jabbing left from Martinyuk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Brakeley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brakeley misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Martinyuk counters with a crisp right hand that drops Brakeley! Martinyuk lets Brakeley back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinyuk weaves into range and cracks Brakeley right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Brakeley goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Martinyuk is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonid Martinyuk!
Our winner, Leonid Martinyuk, 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.

Event: YB Sol Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Cruz Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruz Jr misses with a hook
and Martinyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Leonid Martinyuk has been cut.
Martinyuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk misses the jab.
Martinyuk misses with an uppercut. Cruz Jr saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruz Jr misses the target.#T1#
Martinyuk swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Martinyuk! Cruz Jr lets Martinyuk back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Martinyuk has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Martinyuk throws a body shot but no joy.
Martinyuk works Cruz Jr's body with a nice hook.
Martinyuk misses with a left hand
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp right that sends Martinyuk to the canvas! Cruz Jr follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Cruz Jr!
Jorge Cruz Jr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Syn YB Sol 1st round
Date: Aug 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson throws an off balance right hand
and Martinyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Patrick Thompson has been cut.
Thompson looks for the body kick but Martinyuk saw that one coming.
Martinyuk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice cross by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk throws a big shot that misses.
Thompson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thompson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMartinyuk.
Thompson looks to land a right hand but Martinyuk moved out of range.
Martinyuk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Martinyuk lands a big right hand that sends Thompson crashing to the mat! Martinyuk stays standing though and waves Thompson back to his feet!
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!
Thompson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Martinyuk looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
A jab from Thompson misses.
Martinyuk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch combination from Martinyuk misses.
Thompson is looking to counter punch.
Martinyuk blocks the body kick.
Martinyuk shapes to counter with a head kick.
Martinyuk has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Thompson clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martinyuk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Martinyuk missing with a left hand there. Thompson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
A jab from Thompson misses. #KD2#
Martinyuk drops Thompson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Thompson looks back up at him and smiles so Martinyuk waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Thompson is rocked!#CUT2#Patrick Thompson's cut is getting worse.
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!
Nice body punch from Martinyuk. #KD2#
Martinyuk cracks Thompson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Thompson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Martinyuk finish him?
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martinyuk throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson seems to have got his legs back now.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson throws a body kick that misses #KD2#
and Martinyuk counters with a nice right hand that sends Thompson toppling to the canvas! Thompson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Martinyuk finish him?!
Martinyuk has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#KD#
Thompson lands a big right hand that sends Martinyuk crashing to the mat! Thompson stays standing though and waves Martinyuk back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Leonid Martinyuk has been cut.#T3#
Martinyuk cracks Thompson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Thompson falls backwards against the cage. Martinyuk follows up with more strikes that drop Thompson to his knees. Martinyuk keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Thompson! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonid Martinyuk!
A victorious Leonid Martinyuk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ICS 45
Date: Jul 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinyuk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kemp throws the left hand but Martinyuk avoids the punch easily.
Kemp scores with a decent looking hook.
Martinyuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kemp throws a series of punches but Martinyuk avoids them all with ease.
Kemp misses with a lunging right hand
and Martinyuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kemp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kemp throws a right hand that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martinyuk scores with a jab to the head.
Martinyuk takes one to the side of the head.
Martinyuk's corner calls for a 1-2. Martinyuk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinyuk throws a lazy uppercut
and Kemp counters with a nice body kick.
Kemp wants to land a leg kick but Martinyuk is out of range.
Martinyuk throws out a counter right but Kemp avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Kemp walks into a jab.#CL#
Kemp has managed to clinch.
Martinyuk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kemp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martinyuk lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Martinyuk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kemp is looking to score with low kicks.
Kemp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martinyuk.
Kemp misses the body punch
and Martinyuk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kemp. Martinyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martinyuk staying out of range there.
Martinyuk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Martinyuk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Martinyuk has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Kemp throws a body shot but no joy.
Martinyuk swings for the body but Kemp moves out of range.
Martinyuk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kemp lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Leonid Martinyuk has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kemp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martinyuk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Kemp backs off Martinyuk throws a huge counter combo but Kemp manages to avoid it all.
The crowd cheers as Martinyuk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kemp doesn't seem phased though.
Martinyuk misses with a hook.
Kemp lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kemp tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Martinyuk counters with a series of strikes. Kemp will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kemp lands with a right hand. #T3#
Martinyuk lands a nice hook to Kemp's body. Kemp takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kemp misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Kemp. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kemp.#ROC#Martinyuk is rocked!#CL#
Martinyuk gets tackled into the cage by Kemp. Kemp maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Martinyuk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kemp scores with a body shot.
Kemp cracks Martinyuk on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Martinyuk falls backwards against the cage. Kemp follows up with more strikes that drop Martinyuk to his knees. Kemp keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Martinyuk! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Kemp!
Ross Kemp decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: ICS 41
Date: Jun 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinyuk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Milktoast Diddlybottom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diddlybottom scores with a hook to the body. Martinyuk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diddlybottom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martinyuk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Martinyuk ducks right into an uppercut from Diddlybottom.
Martinyuk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom lands with a hook. Martinyuk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diddlybottom misses with a body shot
and Martinyuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Milktoast Diddlybottom has been cut.
Martinyuk slips a jab from Diddlybottom.
Martinyuk looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Martinyuk throws a hook but Diddlybottom avoids it easily.
A low kick lands for Diddlybottom.
Martinyuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diddlybottom.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martinyuk! But no joy.#T1#
Diddlybottom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diddlybottom slips a straight right by Martinyuk.
Diddlybottom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diddlybottom scores with a nice head shot.
Diddlybottom throws a leg kick but Martinyuk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Leonid Martinyuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martinyuk connects with a nice looking jab.
Diddlybottom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martinyuk! But no joy.
Diddlybottom tries to work over Martinyuk's front leg with a kick but Martinyuk checks it.
Martinyuk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Martinyuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diddlybottom throws out the jab.
Diddlybottom misses with a hook to the body
and Diddlybottom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diddlybottom pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Diddlybottom misses with a wild body shot.
Martinyuk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diddlybottom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diddlybottom is looking to land body kicks.
Diddlybottom throws a leg kick but Martinyuk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diddlybottom throws a jab when Martinyuk was well out of range.
A low kick from Diddlybottom is predictable there
and Martinyuk counters with a straight right hand.
Diddlybottom throws a push kick but Martinyuk slaps the foot to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinyuk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Martinyuk takes one on the button.
Diddlybottom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Martinyuk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Martinyuk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diddlybottom ducks under a wild hook from Martinyuk.
Diddlybottom is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Martinyuk scores with a nice strike.
Martinyuk blocks a leg kick.
Martinyuk throws out a counter right but Diddlybottom avoids it with no problem.
Martinyuk feints with a jab and clips Diddlybottom right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Diddlybottom is sent crashing into the canvas and Martinyuk leaps in for the kill! Diddlybottom tries to get to his feet but Martinyuk is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Diddlybottom is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonid Martinyuk!
A relieved looking Leonid Martinyuk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Milktoast Diddlybottom stepped up to the mic, saying 'First I like too make good show for fans. I hope you like it, even though fight did not go my way. I am mad about the result, but I am also so happy to entertain all of you. Thank you. PDB4Life'.

Event: ICS 38
Date: Jun 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinyuk throws a jab when Johansson was well out of range.#CL2#
Johansson drives through and clinches with Martinyuk against the cage.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martinyuk backwards.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johansson misses with the head strike. #BC#
Martinyuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Johansson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martinyuk. #BC#
Martinyuk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martinyuk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johansson is looking to clinch but Martinyuk is avoiding it.
Martinyuk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Martinyuk 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.#T1#
Johansson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Martinyuk misses the target.
Martinyuk misses with a head kick.
Martinyuk throws out a loose jab but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martinyuk jabs Johansson right on the nose. Johansson blinks but takes it well.
Martinyuk misses with a looping right.#T2#
Martinyuk takes a swing at Johansson's ribcage but misses.
Martinyuk throws a nice looking combination but Johansson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johansson on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Johansson darts in and clinches Martinyuk up against the cage.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Martinyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martinyuk throws a head punch that misses.
Martinyuk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martinyuk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martinyuk blocking some punches.
Martinyuk scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Johansson prevents a body shot from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martinyuk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johansson misses with some punches.
Martinyuk can't find room to land a body shot as Johansson controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martinyuk.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martinyuk.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Johansson misses with some punches.
A short right from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johansson working aggressively here.
Martinyuk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martinyuk lands with a light punch inside.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Martinyuk.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martinyuk.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Martinyuk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martinyuk swings wildly with an uppercut but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinyuk tries a body shot but Johansson blocks it.
Martinyuk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Martinyuk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leonid Martinyuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinyuk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martinyuk misses the shot to the body.
Johansson unleashes a big counter combination but Martinyuk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Martinyuk throws a sloppy head kick and Johansson moves out of range easily.
Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#KD#
Martinyuk lands a big head kick that sends Johansson tumbling to the mat! Martinyuk takes a step backwards and waves Johansson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Johansson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kristian Johansson has been cut.
Martinyuk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martinyuk misses with a straight left.
Johansson throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Martinyuk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kristian Johansson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Johansson darts in and clinches Martinyuk up against the cage.
Johansson misses with a punch on the inside.
Martinyuk blocks an uppercut.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martinyuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Johansson.
Martinyuk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johansson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martinyuk backwards.
Martinyuk working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Martinyuk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johansson lands with a light punch inside.
Martinyuk blocks an uppercut.
Martinyuk gets through Johansson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Martinyuk.
A short right from Johansson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk swings wildly with an uppercut but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Martinyuk here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Johansson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Johansson lands a hook that snaps the head of Martinyuk backwards.
Martinyuk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Johansson fails to land. #BC#
Martinyuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johansson tries to close the distance and clinch but Martinyuk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martinyuk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Martinyuk misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martinyuk circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Johansson drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Martinyuk follows Johansson to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonid Martinyuk!
A victorious Leonid Martinyuk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ICS 33
Date: May 24, 2020

#R1#
Van Rooy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Martinyuk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Rooy misses the target.
Martinyuk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Rooy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Rooy throws a right hand that misses
and Van Rooy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Albert Van Rooy has been cut.
Martinyuk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Rooy.
Martinyuk throws a counter high kick but Van Rooy was just alert enough to avoid it.
Van Rooy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Martinyuk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Van Rooy lands with a hook. Martinyuk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Rooy lands with a hook. Martinyuk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Martinyuk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Van Rooy there.
Martinyuk 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.
Martinyuk misses with a hook. Van Rooy ducked under it nicely.
Van Rooy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Martinyuk is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Rooy.
Martinyuk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Martinyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Rooy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martinyuk. That did some damage!
Martinyuk sizes up Van Rooy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Martinyuk lands a head shot.#T2#
Martinyuk looks to throw the jab but Van Rooy is out of range.
Van Rooy's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Rooy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Rooy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Albert Van Rooy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Rooy looks to clinch
and Martinyuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Rooy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Martinyuk lands the left hand.
Martinyuk throws a body shot but no joy.
Martinyuk throws a hook to the side of Van Rooy's head but Van Rooy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Rooy takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Van Rooy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinyuk manages to avoid it.
Martinyuk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Rooy misses with a body kick.
Van Rooy misses with a looping left.
Martinyuk cracks a nice hook into Van Rooy's ribs.
Martinyuk misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Van Rooy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Rooy lands a jab to the head.
Martinyuk throws a hook but Van Rooy avoids it easily.
Van Rooy just misses with a punch to the body.
Martinyuk swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Van Rooy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Rooy lands a jab to Martinyuk's midsection.
Van Rooy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martinyuk throws out the jab.
Van Rooy scores with a kick to the body.
Martinyuk throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Rooy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Martinyuk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Rooy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Martinyuk in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Rooy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Martinyuk is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Rooy digs a good hook to Martinyuk's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Albert Van Rooy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Albert Van Rooy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice body kick from Van Rooy.
Martinyuk needs to keep his hands up - Van Rooy had a free shot at his head there.
Martinyuk misses with a hook. Van Rooy ducked under it nicely.
A head kick by Van Rooy misses
letting Martinyuk counter with a right hand.
Martinyuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Rooy moves away.
Van Rooy lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Rooy doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Rooy just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Martinyuk misses the target.
Van Rooy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Martinyuk.#T1#
Martinyuk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Martinyuk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Van Rooy blocks a jab.
A big right from Martinyuk misses.
Martinyuk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Van Rooy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Rooy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martinyuk.
Martinyuk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martinyuk is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Van Rooy.#ROC2#
Martinyuk is rocked!#T2#
Martinyuk misses the shot to the body.
Oh Martinyuk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martinyuk gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Albert Van Rooy!

Event: ICS 29
Date: May 03, 2020

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Martinyuk misses.
Silva Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Martinyuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva Jr throws a hook to the side of Martinyuk's head but Martinyuk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martinyuk throws a combination that misses
and Silva Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Martinyuk thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva Jr, as that shot connected. #CUT#
It looks like Leonid Martinyuk has been cut.
Silva Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Silva Jr misses with a body shot
and Martinyuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Silva Jr - that will leave a mark!
Silva Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martinyuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva Jr.
A nice side step and Martinyuk releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Martinyuk misses with a straight right.
Silva Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Silva Jr coming out on top.
Silva Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Martinyuk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2##CL#
Silva Jr has Martinyuk up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva Jr. #TD#
Silva Jr manages to pull guard.
Silva Jr being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Silva Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva Jr looking to control.
Martinyuk is fighting to break Silva Jr's control of his arms but Silva Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Silva Jr trying to control the position. #SUB#
Silva Jr working for a triangle but Martinyuk defends it easily. #T3##SUB#
Silva Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Martinyuk has passed into half guard!
Silva Jr wants to improve his position but Martinyuk is controlling well.
Silva Jr trying to control but Martinyuk postures up.
Martinyuk slows the pace down in half guard.
Silva Jr is looking to improve his position.
Martinyuk is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Silva Jr! #T4#
Silva Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Silva Jr manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Silva Jr is looking for a triangle here but Martinyuk uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Silva Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Martinyuk keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva Jr trying to remain calm as Martinyuk controls from the top position.
Silva Jr is trying to control Martinyuk's posture but Martinyuk avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Silva Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonid Martinyuk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A shot to the body from Silva Jr misses
and Martinyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martinyuk misses with a left hand
and Silva Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martinyuk throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Silva Jr moves into the clinch.
Martinyuk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva Jr tries to work over Martinyuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martinyuk is working Silva Jr over against the cage.
Silva Jr tries to work over Martinyuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martinyuk misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Martinyuk breaks from the clinch.
Silva Jr wants to clinch but Martinyuk slips to the side
letting Martinyuk counter with a right hand.
Martinyuk looks to throw the jab but Silva Jr is out of range. #T1#
A jab from Martinyuk finds it's way through Silva Jr's defenses.
Silva Jr slips under a jab from Martinyuk.#CL#
Silva Jr rushes Martinyuk and presses him up against the cage.
Martinyuk misses with a body punch.
Silva Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martinyuk digs a right hand into Silva Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva Jr's gas tank.
Silva Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Martinyuk controls the action.
Martinyuk misses with a punch to the body.
Silva Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martinyuks head.
Silva Jr working aggressively here.
Martinyuk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Silva Jr. #T2#
Martinyuk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Silva Jr blocks a body shot from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk has a couple of punches blocked by Silva Jr.
Silva Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Martinyuk controls the action.
Martinyuk blocks a body shot from Silva Jr.
Martinyuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martinyuk tries to work over Silva Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Martinyuk. #TD#
Silva Jr pulls guard successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva Jr is trying to control the position but Martinyuk postures up.
Martinyuk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silva Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Martinyuk from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Silva Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Martinyuk wants to stand but Silva Jr is controlling his posture from full guard.
Silva Jr is pulling down on Martinyuk's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Silva Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Martinyuk to get to half guard.
Silva Jr wants to control the action here but instead Martinyuk manages to pass to full mount!
Martinyuk avoids the attempt from Silva Jr to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Silva Jr gets back to half guard.
Leonid Martinyuk has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Silva Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Martinyuk wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is defending well. #SUB#
Silva Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martinyuk pulls his head out easily. #SU2#
Martinyuk decides to return to a standing position.
Silva Jr tries to move into range but Martinyuk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinyuk looks to throw the jab but Silva Jr is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Silva Jr misses its target.
Silva Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Martinyuk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leonid Martinyuk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Martinyuk misses the target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Martinyuk misses with a few strikes there.
Martinyuk just misses with a punch to the body.
Martinyuk defending well as Silva Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Leonid Martinyuk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martinyuk slips under a jab from Silva Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk avoids the body shot from Silva Jr.
Martinyuk keeps the fight on the outside.
Martinyuk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Martinyuk misses with a hook. Silva Jr ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Silva Jr moves into the clinch.
Martinyuk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rich Silva Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Martinyuk throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva Jr.
Martinyuk manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Martinyuk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva Jr.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Martinyuk as the two fighters clinch.
Martinyuk presses Silva Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Martinyuk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Martinyuk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Martinyuk is working Silva Jr over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Martinyuk.
A hook to the body from Martinyuk. #T2##BC2#
Martinyuk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Silva Jr.
Martinyuk lands a body shot. #KD2#
Martinyuk lands a big head kick that sends Silva Jr tumbling to the mat! Martinyuk takes a step backwards and waves Silva Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Silva Jr is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Rich Silva Jr has been cut.
Martinyuk 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.
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!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Martinyuk engages and cracks Silva Jr with a massive lead left hook - Silva Jr tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Martinyuk is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonid Martinyuk!
A victorious Leonid Martinyuk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Rich Silva Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Me hungry!'.

Event: ICS 21
Date: Apr 05, 2020

#R1#
Blazkov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blazkov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Martinyuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blazkov throws a shot from downtown. Martinyuk moves away and avoids it.
Blazkov lands with a right hand.
Blazkov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice cross by Blazkov.
Blazkov is looking to land body kicks.
Blazkov scores with a jab to the head.
Blazkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk throws a hook but Blazkov avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blazkov. Martinyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martinyuk looks to throw the jab but Blazkov is out of range.
Martinyuk checks a leg kick nicely.
Martinyuk let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Martinyuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martinyuk throws out a counter right but Blazkov avoids it with no problem.
Blazkov misses with a looping right.
Ulysses Blazkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinyuk throws out a loose jab but Blazkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blazkov cracks Martinyuk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blazkov throws the kick towards the body but Martinyuk avoids it.
Martinyuk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martinyuk shapes to counter with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Martinyuk blocks the leg kick.
It seemed like Martinyuk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Martinyuk throws a sloppy head kick
letting Blazkov counter with a right hand.
Blazkov throws a wild body kick that Martinyuk sees coming a mile off.
Despite the aggression on Martinyuk's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Blazkov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Martinyuk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blazkov cracks the inside of Martinyuk's front leg. #T2#
Blazkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Blazkov misses its intended target.
Martinyuk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blazkov.
Blazkov lands with a nice body punch.
Blazkov lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blazkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blazkov cracks Martinyuk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Blazkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Martinyuk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blazkov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Martinyuk back to the cage. Blazkov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Blazkov connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Martinyuk throws a jab when Blazkov was well out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Blazkov. Martinyuk shrugs it off though.
Martinyuk tests Blazkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Ulysses Blazkov has been cut.
Blazkov delivers a nice body kick.
Blazkov pushes Martinyuk away with a front kick.
Martinyuk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blazkov staying out of range there.
Blazkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blazkov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martinyuk. That did some damage!
Blazkov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Blazkov connects with a body shot that sends Martinyuk's belly button to the back.#T4#
Martinyuk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blazkov pushes Martinyuk away with a front kick.
Blazkov is looking to score with low kicks.
Blazkov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blazkov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Martinyuk works Blazkov's body with a nice hook.
Martinyuk misses with a straight right.
Martinyuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martinyuk misses with a looping right.
Martinyuk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blazkov scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ulysses Blazkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ulysses Blazkov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Martinyuk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Martinyuk throws out a counter right but Blazkov avoids it with no problem.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blazkov, as that shot connected.
Ulysses Blazkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Blazkov misses with a right hand
and Martinyuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martinyuk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Martinyuk throws a good cross that connects.
Blazkov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blazkov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Martinyuk counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Blazkov badly! Martinyuk follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Blazkov out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Martinyuk finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leonid Martinyuk!
A very excited looking Leonid Martinyuk 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.

Event: ICS 13
Date: Mar 08, 2020

#R1#
Martinyuk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fortier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Samson Fortier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinyuk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fortier.
Fortier throws a low kick but it's checked well by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk 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.
Martinyuk lands with a hook. Fortier tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fortier lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Fortier misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fortier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinyuk manages to avoid it.
Martinyuk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Martinyuk throws a series of punches but Fortier moves out of range. #T1#
Martinyuk looks to land a right hand but Fortier moved out of range.
Fortier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martinyuk misses with a looping left.
Fortier tries to land a front kick but Martinyuk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Martinyuk is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Fortier is predictable there
and Fortier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fortier misses with a body kick.
Martinyuk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fortier lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fortier pivots, looking for a leg kick but Martinyuk is out of range and Fortier settles back down.
Fortier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martinyuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Fortier throws a wild body kick that Martinyuk sees coming a mile off.
Martinyuk throwing a counter right hand but Fortier manages to avoid it.
Martinyuk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fortier.
Fortier scores with a jab to the head.
A jab lands there for Fortier.
Martinyuk misses with a hook to the body
and Fortier counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortier ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Martinyuk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martinyuk takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Martinyuk throws a big shot that misses.
Fortier pounces like a tiger and cracks Martinyuk with a vicious hook! Martinyuk is down but not out! Fortier follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Samson Fortier!
Samson Fortier decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 693
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Good work by Martinyuk as he checks the leg kick.
Martinyuk throws a big counter combination but Butane scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Butane misses with an uppercut.
Butane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Butane has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Martinyuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butane was well out of range. Poor timing from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Butane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Martinyuk has time to react.
Martinyuk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Butane misses the shot to the body.
Martinyuk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butane throws a leg kick
and Martinyuk counters with a body kick that stops Butane in his tracks momentarily.
Martinyuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martinyuk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Butane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Martinyuk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butane.
It looked like Martinyuk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Martinyuk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Butane misses with a body shot.
Martinyuk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hulk Butane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Martinyuk.
Butane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Butane swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Butane misses with a straight left.
Butane misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martinyuk. Butane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Butane as he connects with a hook.
Butane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Martinyuk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Butane misses with a hook. Martinyuk ducked under it nicely.
Butane avoids the head kick by Martinyuk.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Butane! But no joy.#T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Martinyuk finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martinyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Butane gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Martinyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Butane staying out of range there.
Martinyuk throws a body punch but Butane moves out of range.
Butane throws a nice inside leg kick.
Butane connects with a jab.
Martinyuk throws a head kick that misses.
Butane thuds a left hand into Martinyuk's body.
Butane throws a poor cross that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a one-two to the body.
Butane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martinyuk throws a poor cross that misses
and Butane counters with an outside leg kick. #T3#
Decent striking displayed by Butane there.
Butane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Butane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Butane is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Martinyuk had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Butane cracks Martinyuk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Butane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Martinyuk slips a jab from Butane.
Martinyuk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Martinyuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martinyuk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Butane throws a head kick that misses.
Butane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martinyuk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Martinyuk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Butane throws a looping overhand right but Martinyuk ducks down to avoid it.
Martinyuk is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Martinyuk misses with a hook. Butane ducked under it nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Butane!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butane looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Butane misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Martinyuk misses the target.
Butane misses with an uppercut.
Butane lands a head shot.
Martinyuk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Butane looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinyuk is just out of range.
Martinyuk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Butane scores with the left hand. Martinyuk knows he should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by Butane.
Good exchange - Martinyuk coming out on top.
Butane misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hulk Butane will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Butane throws the left hand but Martinyuk avoids the punch easily.
Butane connects with a right hand. Martinyuk shakes it off.
Butane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Butane.
Butane misses with a kick to the body.
Martinyuk throwing a counter right hand but Butane manages to avoid it.
Butane throws a right and a left that Martinyuk avoids nicely.
Butane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Martinyuk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martinyuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Butane catches Martinyuk right on the button with a cross.
Butane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Martinyuk has time to react.
Martinyuk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Butane replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Martinyuk blocks it well.
Butane throws a lazy right hand but Martinyuk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Martinyuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Butane throws a right hand that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a good, hard body kick but Butane shrugs it off.
Butane thuds a left hand into Martinyuk's body.
Butane throws a right hand that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a straight right hand.
Butane misses with a looping left.
Butane wants to slow Martinyuk down by chopping away at his legs.
Martinyuk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Butane is looking to land body kicks.
Butane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Butane moves out of range as Martinyuk strikes.
Butane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Butane is looking to slow Martinyuk down with leg kicks.
Butane is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Butane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Martinyuk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Butane.
Martinyuk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martinyuk loads up on a big right hand but Butane slips the punch.
Martinyuk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Butane tests Martinyuk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martinyuk.
Butane throws a series of punches but Martinyuk moves out of range.
Martinyuk blocks a head kick by Butane.
Martinyuk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Martinyuk moves out of range of the leg kick from Butane.
Butane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Butane misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Butane scores with a shot to the body.
Butane digs a good hook to Martinyuk's body.
Martinyuk throws a right and a left that both miss.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Martinyuk might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Martinyuk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Butane can pounce on him.
Butane is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Martinyuk Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Butane is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Leonid Martinyuk!
Leonid Martinyuk spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: CEC 690.5
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Umanouke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martinyuk on the side of the head.
Umanouke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinyuk manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Umanouke drives through with a takedown into Martinyuk's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Umanouke wants to pass the guard but Martinyuk is keeping the position.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Umanouke has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Umanouke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Umanouke trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinyuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinyuk trying to keep a closed guard but Umanouke is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke trying to control but Martinyuk is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T1#
Umanouke is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Umanouke misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Martinyuk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Umanouke thinking.
Umanouke misses with a hook to the body
and Martinyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Umanouke misses with a two punch combination.
Martinyuk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Martinyuk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Umanouke.
Umanouke scores with a sloppy right hand. Martinyuk should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Umanouke moves into the clinch successfully.
Martinyuk tries a body shot but Umanouke blocks it.
Umanouke tries to throw a body punch but Martinyuk avoids it by throwing Umanouke back against the ropes. #TD2#
Umanouke pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Umanouke looking for subs off his back but Martinyuk has passed one foot through into half guard.
Martinyuk wants to pass to mount but Umanouke is defending the position. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umanouke works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Umanouke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Umanouke working for a triangle but Martinyuk defends it easily.
Martinyuk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Umanouke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Umanouke is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Umanouke is looking for a triangle but Martinyuk pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Martinyuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Umanouke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Martinyuk avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Umanouke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Umanouke working for a triangle but Martinyuk defends it easily.
Martinyuk controlling from the top position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Umanouke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Martinyuk passes into half guard.
Martinyuk performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Umanouke regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Umanouke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Martinyuk controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Umanouke has his foot on Martinyuk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martinyuk works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ueda Umanouke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Martinyuk.
Umanouke misses with a takedown attempt
and Martinyuk counters with a straight right hand.
Umanouke throws the left hand but Martinyuk avoids the punch easily.
Martinyuk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Umanouke. Martinyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ueda Umanouke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umanouke missing with a left hand there. Martinyuk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martinyuk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Umanouke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martinyuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Umanouke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Martinyuk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Umanouke stuns Martinyuk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Martinyuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Umanouke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Martinyuk slips under a jab.
Martinyuk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Umanouke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martinyuk.
Umanouke misses with a hook.
Martinyuk pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Umanouke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Martinyuk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Umanouke swings widly with a right hand
and Martinyuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Umanouke lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Umanouke decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Martinyuk makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Umanouke misses.
Martinyuk moves out of range as Umanouke strikes.
Umanouke misses with a left hand
and Umanouke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martinyuk throws a head kick that misses.
Umanouke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umanouke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martinyuk counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Martinyuk. #T2#
Martinyuk throws a jab but it's blocked by Umanouke.
Martinyuk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Umanouke throws a jab when Martinyuk was well out of range.
Umanouke misses with an uppercut
and Martinyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
That has opened up Ueda Umanouke's cut even more.
Umanouke walks into a left hand.
Martinyuk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Umanouke.
Umanouke takes a swing at Martinyuk's ribcage but misses.
Martinyuk thinks about countering with a head kick.
It looks like Martinyuk has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Martinyuk is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Umanouke takes a swing at Martinyuk's ribcage but misses.
Umanouke misses with a hook
enabling Martinyuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Umanouke shoots for a takedown but Martinyuk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Martinyuk is looking to counter with head kicks.
Martinyuk avoids the body shot from Umanouke.
Martinyuk ducks under a wild hook from Umanouke.
Martinyuk stuffs the takedown attempt from Umanouke. Umanouke gets slowly back to his feet.
Leonid Martinyuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ueda Umanouke.#T3#
Umanouke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martinyuk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Umanouke is breathing heavily.
Umanouke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Umanouke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Umanouke wants to clinch up but Martinyuk keeps it at a distance.
Martinyuk is looking to counter punch.
Umanouke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Umanouke misses with a looping right.
Martinyuk throwing a counter right hand but Umanouke manages to avoid it.
Martinyuk throws a sloppy head kick and Umanouke moves out of range easily.
Martinyuk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Martinyuk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Umanouke. Umanouke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#
The cut above Ueda Umanouke's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#TD2#
Umanouke drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Umanouke tries to free his leg and advance position but Martinyuk is retaining full guard.
Umanouke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Martinyuk has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Umanouke trying to control but Martinyuk is working from the bottom. #T4#
Umanouke wants to pass the guard but Martinyuk is keeping the position.
Umanouke trying to control but Martinyuk is working from the bottom.
Martinyuk has Umanouke pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Umanouke lands a jab to Martinyuk's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Leonid Martinyuk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Umanouke misses with a left hand
enabling Martinyuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Umanouke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Umanouke throws a hook but Martinyuk blocks it.
Umanouke misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Umanouke looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Martinyuk manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Umanouke missing with a left hand there. Martinyuk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Umanouke misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Martinyuk there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umanouke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Umanouke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Umanouke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
Umanouke dives in and scores a takedown into Martinyuk's guard.#ES#
Martinyuk manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T1##TD2#
Martinyuk gets caught flat footed, as Umanouke shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Umanouke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martinyuk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Martinyuk keeping full guard, as Umanouke tries to pass.
Martinyuk controlling the position.
Martinyuk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Umanouke trying to control but Martinyuk is working from the bottom.
Umanouke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Umanouke trying to control but Martinyuk is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Martinyuk wants to get back to his feet but Umanouke is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Umanouke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martinyuk throws a big counter combination but Umanouke scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Umanouke misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Umanouke. Martinyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umanouke scores with a nice right hand.
Umanouke swings widly with a right hand
and Martinyuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A good leg kick by Umanouke.
Umanouke lands the left hand.
Umanouke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martinyuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Umanouke.
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!
Martinyuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Martinyuk slips under a jab.
Umanouke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umanouke throws a hook to the side of Martinyuk's head but Martinyuk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Umanouke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martinyuk.
Umanouke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martinyuk as he avoids it easily.
Martinyuk scores with a jab. Umanouke acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#
Ueda Umanouke's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Martinyuk scores with a jab. Umanouke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Umanouke misses with a hook to the body
letting Martinyuk counter with a right hand.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ueda Umanouke's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leonid Martinyuk!
Leonid Martinyuk bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Ueda Umanouke stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You can't do anything without risking something. I will be back to avenge my honor.'.

Event: CEC 687.55
Date: Dec 20, 2019

#R1#
Dupree takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dupree throws a head kick that misses.
Martinyuk throws out a counter right but Dupree avoids it with no problem.
Dupree throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martinyuk throws a sloppy head kick and Dupree moves out of range easily.
Dupree throws an overhand right that lands on Martinyuk's shoulder, as Martinyuk tries to avoid the shot.
Martinyuk blocks a head kick by Dupree.
Dupree throws a good cross that connects.
Dupree fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinyuk manages to avoid it.
Dupree throws a nice inside leg kick.
Martinyuk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martinyuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dupree thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dupree seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dupree tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martinyuk! But no joy.
Dupree misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martinyuk follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dupree throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dupree misses with a low kick as Martinyuk jumps back.
Martinyuk tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Martinyuk throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick by Dupree misses
and Martinyuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martinyuk avoids the head kick by Dupree.
As Dupree backs off Martinyuk throws a huge counter combo but Dupree manages to avoid it all.
Dupree throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dupree on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dupree misses with a body shot.
Martinyuk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dupree wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Dupree misses.
Dupree misses with a shot to the body
and Martinyuk counters with a body kick that stops Dupree in his tracks momentarily.
Dupree throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#
It looks like Leonid Martinyuk has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinyuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martinyuk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Martinyuk throws a series of punches but Dupree moves out of range.
Dupree connects with a high kick. #T2#
Martinyuk throws a head kick that misses
and Dupree counters with a huge left! Martinyuk is in big trouble! He's backing up but Dupree isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Martinyuk from any more damage. A dominating finish by Dupree!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christophe Dupree!
An out of breath and clearly excited Christophe Dupree thanked UnderGround Supplements for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: CEC 686
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
Martinyuk tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gray counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gray tries to land a body kick
and Martinyuk counters with a body kick.
Gray throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Martinyuk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gray lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gray misses with a body shot.
Martinyuk misses with a hook. Gray ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Gray bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Martinyuk's head.
Martinyuk throws a hook to the side of Gray's head but Gray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk moves forwards but Gray connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Martinyuk throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martinyuk avoids the body shot from Gray.
Gray blocks the body kick.
Martinyuk looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Gray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martinyuk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gray with a body shot.
Martinyuk tries to land a front kick but Gray steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gray throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Martinyuk to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Gabriel Gray has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martinyuk, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gray scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gray tries to clinch but Martinyuk moves away
and Martinyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martinyuk takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gray wants to stay close but Martinyuk steps back to make room for something. Gray seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Martinyuk and Gray drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Leonid Martinyuk!
Leonid Martinyuk tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Skrap Fights 100
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk throws a hook but Blazkov avoids it easily.
Blazkov moves away from the strike by Martinyuk.
Blazkov blocks a head kick by Martinyuk.
Blazkov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Blazkov throws a hook to the side of Martinyuk's head but Martinyuk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blazkov misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk slips under a jab.
Martinyuk throws a shot from downtown. Blazkov moves away and avoids it.
Martinyuk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Martinyuk sets himself, and Blazkov steps forward looking for the clinch! Martinyuk avoids it this time.#T1#
Blazkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martinyuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Blazkov.
Blazkov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Martinyuk finds it's way round the side to connect with Blazkov's head.
Blazkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martinyuk throws a counter high kick but Blazkov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Martinyuk slips a jab from Blazkov.
Martinyuk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blazkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Martinyuk.
A jab from Martinyuk misses.
Blazkov throws a solid leg kick but Martinyuk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blazkov.
Martinyuk throws a right and a left that Blazkov avoids nicely. #T2#
Martinyuk fakes the leg kick and cracks Blazkov in the body.
Blazkov closes the distance but Martinyuk moves to the side
and Blazkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Ulysses Blazkov has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blazkov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinyuk cracks Blazkov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A left lands for Blazkov.
Blazkov misses with a hook. Martinyuk ducked under it nicely.
Blazkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Martinyuk.#T3#
Blazkov moves in looking to clinch but Martinyuk pushes him off.
Martinyuk moves out of range of the body kick from Blazkov.
Blazkov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Blazkov misses its intended target.
As Blazkov looks to move away, Martinyuk throws a big counter combo but Blazkov just gets out of the way.
Blazkov throws a leg kick that misses.
Martinyuk lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Martinyuk moves away from the strike by Blazkov.
Blazkov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Martinyuk if he has to take too many more of those.
Martinyuk defending well as Blazkov loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Martinyuk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blazkov momentarily.
Blazkov tries to land a leg kick but Martinyuk saw it coming and moves away.
Martinyuk throwing a counter right hand but Blazkov manages to avoid it.
Martinyuk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blazkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blazkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk throws a head kick that half lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Martinyuk checks a leg kick.
Martinyuk throws a counter high kick but Blazkov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Blazkov moves out of range as Martinyuk throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Martinyuk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ulysses Blazkov's cut.
That's time! Martinyuk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Blazkov misses with a few strikes there.
Martinyuk is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Blazkov gets a clinch.
Martinyuk throws a punch but it's blocked by Blazkov.
Martinyuk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blazkov backwards.
A short uppercut from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blazkov can do to turn this around?
Martinyuk working aggressively here.
Blazkov misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk tries to work over Blazkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martinyuk lands a hook that snaps the head of Blazkov backwards.
Martinyuk prevents a body shot from Blazkov.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Martinyuk here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Blazkov misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blazkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blazkov scores with a shot to the side of Martinyuk's head.
Blazkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk tries to work over Blazkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martinyuk lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blazkov blocks a body shot from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Blazkov has a couple of punches blocked by Martinyuk.
Blazkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martinyuk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Martinyuk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martinyuk pushes Blazkov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leonid Martinyuk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Martinyuk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Martinyuk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blazkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Blazkov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Martinyuk counters with a stiff right hand.
Martinyuk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blazkov has time to react.
Martinyuk punishes Blazkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Blazkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martinyuk.#KD#
Martinyuk lands a big uppercut and Blazkov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Blazkov looks OK. Martinyuk waves Blazkov back to his feet!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Martinyuk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martinyuk moves out of range as Blazkov strikes.
Blazkov misses with an uppercut
and Martinyuk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Martinyuk lands a nice looking body kick.
Blazkov is breathing heavily.
Blazkov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Martinyuk is out of range and Blazkov settles back down.
Blazkov misses with a right hand #KD#
and Martinyuk counters with a crisp right hand that drops Blazkov! Martinyuk lets Blazkov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Blazkov is rocked!
Blazkov ducks into an uppercut from Martinyuk and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonid Martinyuk!
Leonid Martinyuk decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Skrap Fights 92
Date: Oct 18, 2019

#R1#
Martynov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martynov misses with a body punch
and Martinyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.
Martynov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martinyuk throws a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Martinyuk.
Martynov wants to clinch up but Martinyuk keeps it at a distance.
Martinyuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martynov.#KD2#
Martinyuk drops Martynov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Martynov looks back up at him and smiles so Martinyuk waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martynov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martinyuk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martynov throws a jab when Martinyuk was well out of range.#CL#
Martynov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Martinyuk, pushing him back against the ropes.
Martinyuk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Martinyuk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martynov blocks a body shot from Martinyuk.
A short right from Martynov.
Martynov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Martynov is trying to stall. #T1#
Martinyuk lands a nice uppercut.
Martinyuk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martynov trying to land knees to the body.
Martynov pushes Martinyuk back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Martynov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Martinyuk lands with a short shot to the head.
Martinyuk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martynov prevents Martinyuk from breaking the clinch.
Martinyuk digs a right hand into Martynov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Martynov's gas tank.
Martinyuk misses with a punch on the inside.
Martynov throws an elbow that misses.
Martynov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Martinyuk presses Martynov against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Martinyuk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Martinyuk throws a punch but it's blocked by Martynov.
Martinyuk trying to control the position but instead, Martynov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Martinyuk into the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Martynov. #T2#
Martinyuk has a couple of punches blocked by Martynov.
Martynov lands a left hand.
Martynov has a couple of punches blocked by Martinyuk.
Martynov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinyuk avoiding damage as Martynov throws knees to the body.
Martynov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martinyuk lands a shoulder strike.
Martynov blocking some punches.
A short right from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Martinyuk as Martynov tries to tie him up.
Martynov tries to stall but Martinyuk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Martynov can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Martynov working Martinyuk over with knees to the body.
Martinyuk looks winded!
Martynov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Martynov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martinyuk throws a punch but it's blocked by Martynov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Martynov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martinyuk's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Martynov.
Martinyuk throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Martinyuk.
Martynov swings wildly with an uppercut but Martinyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martynov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martynov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martinyuk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Martinyuk swings wildly with an uppercut but Martynov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martinyuk throws a head punch that misses.
Martynov crunches a lovely knee into Martinyuk's ribcage.
Martynov misses with a punch on the inside.
Martinyuk working aggressively here.
Martinyuk can't break the clinch.
Martinyuk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Martinyuk misses with some punches.
Martynov swings wildly with an uppercut but Martinyuk uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Martynov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martinyuk is defending well for now.
Martynov lands an elbow that stopped Martinyuk in his tracks for a moment.
Martynov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martinyuk backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martynov blocking some punches.
Martynov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martinyuk's elbow.
Martynov taking a breather.
Martinyuk swings wildly with an uppercut but Martynov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martynov.
Martynov lands with a light punch inside.
Martinyuk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martynov backwards.
Martinyuk lands with a short shot to the head.
Martynov holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Martynov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martinyuk throws a head punch that misses.
Martynov trying to control the position but instead, Martinyuk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Martynov into the ropes.
Martinyuk misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Martinyuk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Martynov's cut.
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#
Sloppy strikes from Martynov. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Martynov just misses with a punch to the body.
Martinyuk avoids the body shot from Martynov.
Martinyuk looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Martynov needs to keep his hands up - Martinyuk had a free shot at his head there.
Martynov throws a looping overhand right but Martinyuk ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Martinyuk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from Martynov.
Martynov lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Martinyuk finds it's way through Martynov's defenses.
Martynov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martinyuk! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Martynov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#KD2#
Martinyuk drops Martynov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Martynov looks back up at him and smiles so Martinyuk waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Martynov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinyuk circles away from the clinch attempt
and Martinyuk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Martynov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Martynov misses with a left hand
and Martinyuk counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Martynov out cold! What a finish! Martinyuk is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonid Martinyuk!
A less than humble Leonid Martinyuk misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Skrap Fights 80
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1##CL#
James moves into the clinch.
Martinyuk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
James is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Martinyuk is defending well.#BC2#
Martinyuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
James clinches up with Martinyuk and pushes him back against the ropes.
James is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Martinyuk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Martinyuk lands with a right to the head.
James goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martinyuk prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LeBron James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinyuk scores with a nice hook to the head.
James looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.
Come on Martinyuk - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Martinyuk misses with the head strike.
James scores with a shoulder strike.
Martinyuk prevents a takedown attempt there.
Martinyuk gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinyuk misses with a punch on the inside.
James has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Martinyuk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk misses with the head strike.
James working aggressively here.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Martinyuk pulls his leg out and moves away.
Martinyuk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Martinyuk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.
Martinyuk throws a big counter head kick but James avoids it with no problem.
James has a takedown stuffed.
Donk. Martinyuk catches James right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like LeBron James has been cut.
Martinyuk tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James ducks under a wild hook from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk scores with a shot to the body.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martinyuk sprawls well. Martinyuk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Martinyuk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Martinyuk swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
Martinyuk connects with a jab.
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!
James tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Martinyuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Martinyuk.#T3##TD#
James scores with a takedown into Martinyuk's guard.
James is pushing down on Martinyuk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martinyuk is fighting to maintain full guard but James has managed to sneak the leg through.
James controlling the action here.
James is trying to control the action in half guard but Martinyuk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
James looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
James wants to work for an arm triangle but Martinyuk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've been hearing that James has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
Martinyuk is doing well to control the position and prevent James from advancing to side control.
James prevents Martinyuk from improving his position.#SUB#
James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martinyuk is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold.
James trying to control from half guard but Martinyuk is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Martinyuk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on LeBron James's cut.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
James wants to clinch
and Martinyuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James tries to clinch #KD2#
and Martinyuk counters with a crisp right hand that drops James! Martinyuk lets James back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#
LeBron James's cut is getting worse.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
Martinyuk throws out a counter right but James avoids it with no problem.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martinyuk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James has his takedown stuffed
and Martinyuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinyuk slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LeBron James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinyuk misses with a head kick.
Martinyuk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#
LeBron James's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T1#
James misses with a takedown attempt
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James tries to clinch but Martinyuk moves out of range.
Martinyuk scores with a sloppy right hand. James should have avoided that one.
Martinyuk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Martinyuk counters with a crisp right hand that drops James! Martinyuk lets James back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
James is rocked!
LeBron James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Martinyuk counters with a monster head kick that knocks James out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Leonid Martinyuk!
After the fight, Leonid Martinyuk was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Skrap Fights 73
Date: Aug 16, 2019

#R1#
Cousins shoots in looking for a takedown but Martinyuk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cousins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Martinyuk is looking to counter punch.
Martinyuk scores with a decent looking hook.
Martinyuk moves out of range of the strikes.
Martinyuk throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cousins avoids it.
Cousins tries a head kick but it misses.
Cousins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#
It looks like DeMarcus Cousins has been cut.
Cousins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martinyuk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Martinyuk misses its intended target.
Cousins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cousins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martinyuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Cousins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cousins throws a looping overhand right but Martinyuk ducks down to avoid it.
Martinyuk swinging wildly here.
Cousins misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Martinyuk counters with a head kick that drops Cousins to the mat! Cousins scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#T1#
Cousins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cousins punishes Martinyuk's body with a nice straight punch.
Martinyuk connects with a leg kick. Cousins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
DeMarcus Cousins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cousins goes for a double leg but Martinyuk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Martinyuk continues to drive forward.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cousins.
A counter left hand to the body from Martinyuk misses its target.
Leonid Martinyuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeMarcus Cousins.#KD#
Martinyuk drops Cousins with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cousins looks back up at him and smiles so Martinyuk waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Cousins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Martinyuk has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cousins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cousins throws a right hand that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cousins throws a hook but Martinyuk avoids it easily.
Martinyuk throwing a counter right hand but Cousins manages to avoid it.#T2#
Cousins lunges at Martinyuk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Martinyuk's hand.
Cousins connects with a body shot that sends Martinyuk's belly button to the back.
Martinyuk misses with a looping left.
Cousins misses with a looping right.
Cousins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martinyuk as he avoids it easily.
Martinyuk throwing a counter right hand but Cousins manages to avoid it.
Cousins throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Martinyuk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cousins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Martinyuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martinyuk scores with a shot to the body. #KD#
Martinyuk sends Cousins crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Martinyuk is motioning to the referee to let Cousins up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Cousins is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up DeMarcus Cousins's cut even more.
Martinyuk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Martinyuk scores with a push kick.
Cousins throws a solid leg kick but Martinyuk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cousins.
An attempted straight right counter from Martinyuk misses the target.#T3#
Cousins just misses with a punch to the body.
Cousins misses the shot to the body.
Martinyuk looks to land a combination but Cousins avoids it well.
Cousins slips under a jab.
Cousins works Martinyuk's body with a nice hook.
Cousins throws a leg kick but Martinyuk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cousins swings for the body but Martinyuk moves out of range.
Martinyuk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cousins misses with a body shot.
Martinyuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cousins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Martinyuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Cousins looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinyuk is just out of range.
Martinyuk defending well as Cousins loads up on a big left hand.
Cousins misses with a double jab.
Martinyuk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cousins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Martinyuk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Martinyuk moves away from the strike by Cousins.
Martinyuk thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Cousins. Those never looked like landing.
Martinyuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martinyuk throwing a counter right hand but Cousins manages to avoid it.
Martinyuk defending well as Cousins loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Martinyuk misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cousins misses the shot to the body.
Cousins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cousins throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Martinyuk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Leonid Martinyuk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DeMarcus Cousins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cousins connects with a leg kick. Martinyuk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cousins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Martinyuk there.
Crunch! Cousins slams his shin into Martinyuk's torso.
Cousins misses with a head kick.
Martinyuk slips a jab from Cousins.
Cousins dips to his left and cracks Martinyuk with an uppercut!
Cousins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martinyuk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice uppercut there from Martinyuk.
Cousins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cousins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Martinyuk throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Cousins misses with a series of wild punches.
Cousins is breathing heavily.
Cousins swinging wildly here.
It looked like Martinyuk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cousins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martinyuk.
Martinyuk throwing a counter right hand but Cousins manages to avoid it.
Cousins throws a jab but it's blocked by Martinyuk.
Cousins takes a swing at Martinyuk's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Martinyuk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cousins.
Cousins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martinyuk pinned against the ropes. Martinyuk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Martinyuk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Martinyuk thuds his shin into the meat of Cousins's side.#T2#
Martinyuk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#
The cut above DeMarcus Cousins's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Martinyuk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cousins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Martinyuk's head backwards.
Martinyuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cousins.
Cousins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Martinyuk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cousins throws a hook but Martinyuk avoids it easily.
Martinyuk throwing a counter right hand but Cousins manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cousins misses with a straight left.
Martinyuk throws a counter high kick but Cousins was just alert enough to avoid it.
Martinyuk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martinyuk scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Cousins.#T3#
Martinyuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martinyuk slips a jab from Cousins.
A shot to the liver by Cousins. Beautiful body shot.
Nice jab there from Martinyuk. #CUT#
DeMarcus Cousins's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Leonid Martinyuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martinyuk cracks Cousins with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the ropes! Cousins falls to his knees and Martinyuk doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonid Martinyuk!
In his post fight interview, Leonid Martinyuk started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Skrap Fights 68
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
El Toro misses with a right hand
and Martinyuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
El Toro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Martinyuk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps El Toro thinking.
A big right from El Toro misses.
Martinyuk stalks El Toro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into El Toro's face. El Toro staggers backwards, shaken.
Martinyuk has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as El Toro is landing a low percentage of strikes.
El Toro throws a looping overhand right but Martinyuk ducks down to avoid it.
Martinyuk ducks under a wild hook from El Toro.
Martinyuk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from El Toro finds it's way through Martinyuk's defenses.
Martinyuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Toro.
Nice defenses there by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
El Toro throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Martinyuk tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. El Toro is in Martinyuk's guard.#T1#
Martinyuk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
El Toro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Martinyuk is trying to keep El Toro in close.
El Toro throwing strikes but missing.
El Toro tries to free his leg and advance position but Martinyuk is retaining full guard.
El Toro advances to half guard. #SUB#
El Toro is working for a submission of some sort.
El Toro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
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.
Martinyuk pushes El Toro off looking to stand but El Toro dives back in and keeps control.
El Toro is looking to advance position but Martinyuk won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
El Toro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
El Toro lands with a punch from half guard.
Martinyuk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from El Toro. #T3#
El Toro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
El Toro passes to side control.
El Toro landing strikes.
El Toro throwing strikes but Martinyuk manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
El Toro is looking for a sweep.
El Toro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Martinyuk off and has taken his back!
Will El Toro go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
El Toro is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Martinyuk. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
El Toro punishes Martinyuk with strikes from the back mount. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinyuk trying to control the position but El Toro manages to sink in the hooks.
El Toro throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
El Toro is throwing strikes but Martinyuk counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Martinyuk regains half guard. #SUB#
El Toro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martinyuk sees it coming and defends easily.
El Toro with the ground and pound but Martinyuk uses the opportunity to regain guard.
El Toro trying to control but Martinyuk is working from the bottom.
El Toro tries to free his leg and advance position but Martinyuk is retaining full guard.
Martinyuk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galtero El Toro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Martinyuk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Martinyuk misses with a looping right.#TD#
El Toro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
El Toro in side control, throwing shots but Martinyuk defends.
Martinyuk tries to bench press El Toro off him but El Toro keeps the position.
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martinyuk keeps working.
El Toro throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Martinyuk works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
El Toro stops Martinyuk from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Martinyuk regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from El Toro.
El Toro trying to control but Martinyuk is working from the bottom.
El Toro with a flurry of punches that miss.
El Toro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martinyuk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martinyuk keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
Martinyuk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
El Toro is standing up over Martinyuk. Martinyuk looks to escape but El Toro dives into side control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
El Toro has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Martinyuk!
We've been hearing that El Toro has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
El Toro working the ground and pound effectively.
El Toro unloading with bombs!
Martinyuk wants to try and get back to his feet.
El Toro fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC#
Martinyuk is rocked!
El Toro postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Martinyuk badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of El Toro around the waist but El Toro pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! El Toro is the winner by TKO! El Toro jumps onto the ropes and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Galtero El Toro!
An out of breath Galtero El Toro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Skrap Fights 61
Date: Jul 05, 2019

#R1#
Erikson sizes up Martinyuk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Erikson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martinyuk. That did some damage!
Erikson scores with a hook.
Martinyuk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Erikson.
Martinyuk misses with a leg kick
and Erikson counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Erikson gets a clinch.
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martinyuk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Erikson blocking some punches.
Martinyuk takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martinyuk.
I was talking to Erikson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Erikson blocks an uppercut.
Erikson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Erikson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Martinyuk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Martinyuk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Erikson throws a head kick but Martinyuk moves out of range. #T1##CL#
Erikson has Martinyuk up against the ropes in a clinch.
Martinyuk has a couple of punches blocked by Erikson.
Erikson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Erikson misses with a knee to the head.
Erikson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Martinyuk.
Erikson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Erikson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#
It looks like Leonid Martinyuk has been cut.
Erikson tries a knee to the head but Martinyuk blocks it.
Erikson swings wildly with an uppercut but Martinyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erikson misses with a knee strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Erikson.
Martinyuk gets through Erikson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erikson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Erikson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martinyuk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Erikson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Erikson lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Martinyuk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Martinyuk.
Erikson has a couple of punches blocked by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eriksons head.
Martinyuk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Erikson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Erikson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Erikson landing knees to the head.
Martinyuk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martinyuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martinyuk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Erikson is breathing heavily.
Martinyuk lands a nice shot to the body.
Martinyuk lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Martinyuk as the two fighters clinch.
Martinyuk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Martinyuk lands an uppercut.
Erikson working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Martinyuk. #BC#
Erikson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Martinyuk misses. #T3##CL2#
Martinyuk moves into the clinch successfully.
Martinyuk lands with a light punch inside.
Martinyuk pushes Erikson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martinyuk tries to work over Erikson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Erikson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Martinyuk is keeping busy.
Martinyuk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martinyuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk lands with a short shot to the head.
Erikson throws a punch but it's blocked by Martinyuk.
Erikson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martinyuk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Martinyuk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Martinyuk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinyuk lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Erikson is rocked!
Erikson is trying to stall.
Oh Erikson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martinyuk.
Erikson seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Martinyuk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Erikson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #KD2#
Martinyuk drops Erikson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Erikson is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Martinyuk pushes Erikson against the ropes. Martinyuk is working some dirty boxing. Martinyuk pushes off with a quick right hook! Erikson goes down! Erikson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Martinyuk moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonid Martinyuk!
Leonid Martinyuk decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: BFF 74: Nti vs. Coleman
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Kemp lands with a nice body punch.
Martinyuk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kemp.
Martinyuk throws out a counter right but Kemp avoids it with no problem.
Martinyuk misses with the body kick
and Kemp counters with a nice kick to the body.
Martinyuk swings widly with a right hand
and Kemp counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kemp ducks right into an uppercut from Martinyuk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Martinyuk misses.
Kemp appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kemp throws a body kick that misses.
A slow jab from Martinyuk misses its intended target. #T1#
Martinyuk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Martinyuk misses with a left hand
and Kemp counters with a leg kick.
Martinyuk looks winded!
Martinyuk ducks right into an uppercut from Kemp.
Martinyuk throws a right hand that misses
and Kemp counters with an inside leg kick.
Kemp thumps Martinyuk with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kemp. That's going to slow Martinyuk down.
Martinyuk misses with a left hand
and Kemp counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Martinyuk thows a leg kick but Kemp checks it
and Kemp counters with a good low kick that Martinyuk was not able to check.
Martinyuk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Martinyuk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kemp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Martinyuk's knee momentarily.
Kemp just misses with a punch to the body.
Martinyuk only half commits to the counter leg kick.
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!
Kemp scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martinyuk doesn't seem bothered though.
Martinyuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martinyuk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
As Martinyuk looks to move away, Kemp throws a big counter combo but Martinyuk just gets out of the way.#T3#
Kemp takes one to the chin there.
Martinyuk takes a swing at Kemp's ribcage but misses.
Kemp wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Leonid Martinyuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinyuk throws an off balance right hand
and Kemp counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Martinyuk throws a hook but Kemp blocks it.
Kemp stuns Martinyuk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kemp jabs Martinyuk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kemp swings away with a body shot that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a three punch combo that has Kemp backing up. Kemp nods at Martinyuk to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Martinyuk misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kemp makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kemp throws a good cross that connects.
Kemp looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinyuk is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kemp scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martinyuk doesn't seem bothered though.
Kemp gets in close and tags Martinyuk with a short punch that almost sends Martinyuk to the mat! Oh Martinyuk is in big trouble! He turns his back on Kemp, trying to create some distance but Kemp rushes him, striking wildly and Martinyuk goes down! The referee tackles Kemp into the ropes to end the fight! Kemp is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Kemp!
Ross Kemp was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: BFF 69: Badass vs. Nordon
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Martinyuk is looking to land body kicks.
Omega throws a right hand that misses
and Martinyuk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A low kick from Omega is predictable there
and Martinyuk counters with a nice uppercut.
Martinyuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Omega throws a poor cross that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Omega throws a leg kick
and Martinyuk counters with a thumping low kick.
Martinyuk blocks a head kick by Omega.
Martinyuk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Omega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Decent striking displayed by Omega there.
We've been informed that Martinyuk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Omega throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Martinyuk counter with a right hand.
Omega misses with a right hand
and Martinyuk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinyuk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Martinyuk misses with a looping left.
It looked like Omega wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Omega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Omega was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Martinyuk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Omega. Martinyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Omega looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Omega throws an off balance right hand
and Martinyuk counters with a crisp right that sends Omega to the canvas! Martinyuk follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonid Martinyuk!

Event: BFF 60: Omega vs. Bone
Date: Mar 01, 2019

#R1#
Maki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Martinyuk tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Maki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maki misses with a body kick.
Maki connects with an inside leg kick.
Martinyuk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maki lands a jab to Martinyuk's midsection.
Martinyuk checks a leg kick nicely.
Maki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maki cracks the inside of Martinyuk's front leg.
Maki throws an overhand right that lands on Martinyuk's shoulder, as Martinyuk tries to avoid the shot.
Martinyuk unleashes a big counter combination but Maki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Maki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinyuk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maki throwing a counter right hand but Martinyuk manages to avoid it.
Martinyuk misses with a straight right. #T1#
Martinyuk avoids a kick to the body.
Martinyuk tries to counter with a clinch but Maki shakes him off and moves away.
Martinyuk blocks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martinyuk! But no joy.
Maki throws a chopping leg kick but Martinyuk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Martinyuk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martinyuk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maki throws out a loose jab but Martinyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Martinyuk checks a leg kick.
Martinyuk steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Martinyuk.
Maki connects with a body shot.
Martinyuk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maki doesn't seem bothered though.
Maki scores with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Maki.#T2#
Nice body kick there by Maki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maki cracks Martinyuk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Keijo Maki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk walks into a straight right hand from Maki.
Martinyuk throws a lazy uppercut
and Maki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martinyuk checks a leg kick nicely.
Maki tries to work over Martinyuk's front leg with a kick but Martinyuk checks it.
Maki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maki lands with a hook. Martinyuk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC#
Martinyuk is rocked!
Maki thuds a left hand into Martinyuk's body.
Martinyuk is still on wobbly legs! Can Maki finish him?
Maki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Martinyuk looks winded!
Martinyuk drops his hands momentarily. Maki doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Martinyuk staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Martinyuk doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keijo Maki!
A victorious Keijo Maki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BFF 54: Lesnar vs. Obermueller
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Nice cross by Hawthorne.
Martinyuk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawthorne.
Hawthorne misses with a hook. Martinyuk ducked under it nicely.
Hawthorne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Martinyuk looks to land a body kick but Hawthorne moved away.
Martinyuk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martinyuk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Martinyuk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martinyuk lands a body shot.
Hawthorne lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk scores with a punch to the head.
Hawthorne scores with a jab.#T1#
Hawthorne misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Martinyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Ladera Hawthorne has been cut.
Martinyuk lands a nice hook to Hawthorne's body. Hawthorne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Martinyuk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawthorne throws a lazy uppercut
and Hawthorne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martinyuk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawthorne.
And Martinyuk counters with a quick kick to the body but Hawthorne blocks it.
Martinyuk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawthorne missing with a left hand there. Martinyuk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut.
Martinyuk throwing a counter right hand but Hawthorne manages to avoid it.
Martinyuk darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2##CL#
Hawthorne gets tackled into the ropes by Martinyuk. Martinyuk maintains the clinch.
Hawthorne misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Hawthorne breaks the clinch.
Martinyuk avoids the body shot from Hawthorne.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawthorne misses with a looping left.
Martinyuk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Martinyuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawthorne throws a lazy head kick
letting Martinyuk counter with a right hand.
Hawthorne throws a lazy uppercut
and Martinyuk counters with a nice uppercut.
Martinyuk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawthorne.
A big right from Hawthorne misses. #T3#
Hawthorne throws a leg kick
and Martinyuk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hawthorne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawthorne takes a swing at Martinyuk's ribcage but misses.
Hawthorne misses with a body shot.
Martinyuk fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hawthorne just manages to avoid it.
Martinyuk swings for the body but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Hawthorne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Martinyuk.
Martinyuk lands with a nice body kick.
Hawthorne looks winded!
Martinyuk throws a hook but Hawthorne blocks it.
Hawthorne let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Hawthorne tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hawthorne drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hawthorne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinyuk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hawthorne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Martinyuk is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#KD#
Martinyuk sends Hawthorne crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Martinyuk is motioning to the referee to let Hawthorne up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Hawthorne is rocked!
Hawthorne misses with a straight left.
It looked like Martinyuk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Martinyuk dips to his left and cracks Hawthorne with an uppercut!
Hawthorne is still on wobbly legs! Can Martinyuk finish him?
Martinyuk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hawthorne seems to have recovered his senses.#T5#
Martinyuk cracks Hawthorne with a good jab.
Martinyuk misses with a lunging right hand
and Hawthorne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawthorne throws a hook but Martinyuk blocks it.
Martinyuk feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hawthorne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martinyuk.
Martinyuk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hawthorne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martinyuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawthorne.
Martinyuk thuds his shin into the meat of Hawthorne's side.#CL#
Martinyuk takes the fight into the clinch.
Martinyuk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hawthorne is trying to force a seperation but Martinyuk has the dominant position.#T6#
Martinyuk tries a body shot but Hawthorne blocks it.
Hawthorne tries to throw a body punch but Martinyuk avoids it by throwing Hawthorne back against the ropes.
Martinyuk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Martinyuk scores with a shot to the side of Hawthorne's head.
Martinyuk scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Hawthorne. #BC#
Martinyuk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hawthorne is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Martinyuk Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Hawthorne is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Leonid Martinyuk!

Event: BUDOKAI DENSETSU 2018!
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Martinyuk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Geishammer.
Martinyuk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Geishammer misses the shot to the body.
Geishammer throws a lazy head kick
enabling Martinyuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Martinyuk slips a jab from Geishammer.
Geishammer misses with a double jab
letting Martinyuk counter with a right hand.
Martinyuk steps in with a hook that catches Geishammer right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Martinyuk follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Geishammer looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonid Martinyuk!

Event: BFF 47: Obermueller vs Omega 2
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Clegg misses with a looping right.
Clegg swings widly with a right hand
and Martinyuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clegg with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Martinyuk counters with a crisp right hand that drops Clegg! Martinyuk lets Clegg back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Clegg is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Arslan Clegg has been cut.
Martinyuk lands a brutal uppercut that launches Clegg off his feet! Clegg tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonid Martinyuk!

Event: BFF 42: Bull vs. Boone
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Martinyuk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kawamata is looking to counter punch.
Martinyuk throws a poor cross that misses
and Kawamata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leonid Martinyuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Kawamata lands a left and a right that send Martinyuk crashing to the mat, dazed. Kawamata thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Leonid Martinyuk has been cut.
Kawamata looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kawamata backing away here, and Martinyuk unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Martinyuk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kawamata counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawamata throws a lazy uppercut
and Martinyuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martinyuk throws a lazy uppercut
and Kawamata counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kento Kawamata!
Kento Kawamata thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2018

#R1#
McPoopsinpants catches Osol with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Osol shoots in for a double leg but McPoopsinpants sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McPoopsinpants ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Osol's jaw. Osol's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! McPoopsinpants does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard McPoopsinpants!

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