Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C22: Jako vs. Bobblehead
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Martynov slips a jab from Loco.
Martynov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Martynov is looking for a counter combo.
Loco fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martynov.
Martynov slips under a jab.
Loco misses with a straight right.
Loco avoids the head kick by Martynov.
Martynov tries to clinch but Loco is having none of it.
A lazy left from Loco finds it's target.
Loco connects with a looping right hand.
Loco throws a lazy right hand but Martynov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martynov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Loco blocks a jab.
Martynov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
Loco throws a big shot that misses.
Martynov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Loco moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spanky Loco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Loco connects with a single shot there.
Martynov misses with a hook.
Martynov misses with a right hand
and Loco counters with a straight right hand.
Martynov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Loco scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Martynov throws a head kick that misses.
Nice cross by Loco.
Loco cracks Martynov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Martynov throws a big shot that misses.
Loco tests Martynov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Loco throws a good cross that connects.
Donk. Loco catches Martynov right on the button with a cross.
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!
Martynov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Loco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loco throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Martynov slips under a jab.
Loco moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Loco lands a lovely overhand right.
Martynov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Loco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martynov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loco throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A low kick from Loco is predictable there
and Martynov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Loco jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Loco.
Loco cracks Martynov with a good jab.
Martynov slips under a jab from Loco.
Loco is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Martynov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Martynov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Loco just misses with a punch to the body.
Loco connects with a nice looking jab.
Loco darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Loco throws a leg kick
and Martynov counters with a stiff right hand.
Loco misses with a leg kick
and Martynov counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Spanky Loco has been cut.
Loco with a hook.
Martynov throws a sloppy head kick and Loco moves out of range easily.
Loco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martynov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Loco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loco lands a jab to Martynov's midsection.
Loco lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Loco. Beautiful body shot.
Martynov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice shot lands for Loco.
Loco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Martynov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Loco as he connects with a hook.
Martynov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Loco scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Loco thows a leg kick but Martynov checks it
and Martynov counters with a straight right hand.
Martynov moves away from the strike by Loco.
Nice defenses there by Loco.
Loco has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Martynov just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loco looks to throw the jab but Martynov is out of range.
Martynov wants to clinch up but Loco keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spanky Loco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spanky Loco's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Martynov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Loco throws a body kick that misses.
Martynov lands with a hook. Loco tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Loco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martynov tries a head kick but it misses.
Loco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Martynov on the side of the head.
Loco feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Martynovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Loco paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Martynov ducks under a wild hook from Loco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Martynov pushes Loco up against the cage in a clinch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Martynov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Loco scores with a shoulder strike.
Martynov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Loco.
Martynov lands with a right to the head.
Loco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Martynov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Martynov tries a body shot but Loco blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Martynov scores with a nice short uppercut.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Loco. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Martynov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martynov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loco's elbow.
Martynov 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 head punch on the inside from Loco fails to land.
Martynov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Loco lands an uppercut.
A short right from Martynov.
Loco misses with some punches.
Loco blocks a body shot from Martynov.
Loco content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Martynov has a couple of punches blocked by Loco.
Martynov is trying to pull guard but Loco turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Loco.
A short right from Martynov on the inside.
Martynov tries to pull guard but Loco forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Loco lands with a light punch inside.
Martynov lands a nice elbow.
Martynov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sergei Martynov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martynov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martynov struggles to land a body shot inside as Loco controls his hands. #T2#
Martynov letting Loco take a breather here.
Loco scores with a nice hook to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Martynov swings wildly with an uppercut but Loco uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Loco breaks the clinch.
Loco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martynov.
A punch combination from Martynov misses.
Loco connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Loco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martynov throws out the jab.
Loco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice straight punches there by Loco. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Loco.
Loco buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Martynov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loco.
Loco is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Martynov with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martynov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Loco lands a right hook to the body.
Martynov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martynov throws a good cross that connects.
Martynov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martynov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab, jab by Loco - just one landing.
Martynov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Martynov misses.
Martynov throws a right hand that misses
and Loco counters with an outside leg kick.
Martynov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A cross from Loco lands.
Martynov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Loco getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Loco feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Martynovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Loco lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martynov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Martynov throws a body punch but Loco moves out of range.
Martynov tries a head kick but it misses.
Martynov checks a leg kick nicely.
Loco's corner calls for a 1-2. Loco obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Martynov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Loco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martynov.
Martynov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Loco. Loco obviously looking to wear him down.
Loco lands a leg kick that knocks Martynov off balance momentarily.
Martynov misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spanky Loco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Spanky Loco's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick from Loco misses.
Martynov throws a head kick that misses.
Martynov lands a glancing blow to the side of Loco's head.
Spanky Loco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martynov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Loco's jab looks to have found its range, popping Martynov under the eye.
Loco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Martynov.
Martynov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Loco 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.
Loco throws a hook but Martynov avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco scores with a decent looking hook.
Martynov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loco circles away quickly and effectively.
Loco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Loco finds it's way through Martynov's defenses. #T1#
Loco scores with a hook.
Good leg kick by Loco.
Loco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Loco avoids the head kick by Martynov.
Martynov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Loco back to the cage. Martynov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Loco uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Martynov walks into a straight right hand from Loco.
Martynov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martynov lands a jab to Loco's midsection.
Martynov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Loco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loco lands with a cross.
Loco misses with a hook. Martynov ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Loco feints and then cracks Martynov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Martynov down.
Loco slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Loco scores with a jab to the head.
Loco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Loco misses the target.
Martynov throws a quick counter head kick but Loco was just out of range.
Loco keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Martynov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good leg kick by Loco.
Martynov misses with a head kick.
Martynov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Loco scores with a sloppy right hand. Martynov should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Loco. Beautiful body shot.
Loco pivots, looking for a leg kick but Martynov is out of range and Loco settles back down.
Sergei Martynov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Martynov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Loco connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Martynov cracks Loco with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Loco.
Martynov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martynov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Loco. Loco obviously looking to wear him down.
Loco connects with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Martynov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Loco misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Martynov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Loco slips under a jab from Martynov.
Loco appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Loco lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Martynov checks a leg kick.
Martynov is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Loco lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#KD#
Martynov cracks Loco with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Loco looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Martynov finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Martynov moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Loco! Martynov continues to tee off on Loco, landing with a left and a right! Martynov connects with a right hand that leaves Loco sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Martynov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sergei Martynov!
A very excited looking Sergei Martynov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Combate 16: Koko vs. Mongrel
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Morgan throws a hook but Martynov blocks it.
Martynov throws an off balance right hand
and Morgan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Martynov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martynov lands a jab to the head.
Martynov throws a sloppy body shot
and Morgan counters with a straight right hand.
Morgan avoids the head kick by Martynov.
Martynov throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jab, jab by Morgan - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov throws a head kick that misses.
Morgan misses with a hook
and Martynov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martynov throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Morgan throws the left hand but Martynov avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Martynov drops his hands momentarily and Morgan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Martynov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morgan counters with a good low kick that Martynov was not able to check.
Morgan blocks a jab.
Martynov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martynov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Morgan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Morgan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Martynov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Martynov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martynov misses with a head kick.
Morgan throws a leg kick but Martynov moved away.
Morgan scores with a jab to the body.
Martynov moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Martynov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martynov takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Martynov.
Morgan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Morgan lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Martynov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martynov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martynov misses with the combination. #CL2#
Morgan rushes Martynov and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Martynov pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Morgan drops back looking for a leg! Martynov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martynov manages to kick Morgan off! Morgan jumps back into Martynov's guard.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Martynov keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
Martynov is looking for a triangle but Morgan pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Martynov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morgan is aware though and is defending well.
Morgan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Martynov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martynov being controlled here, momentarily.
Morgan trying to control but Martynov is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Morgan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Morgan misses with a looping left.
Martynov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martynov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Morgan lands a nice hook to Martynov's body. Martynov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morgan misses with an uppercut
and Martynov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martynov cracks a nice hook into Morgan's ribs.
Morgan wants to clinch up but Martynov keeps it at a distance.
Martynov appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov misses with a head kick.
Martynov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morgan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
Martynov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1#
Morgan throws a head kick but Martynov moves out of range.
Martynov throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
Martynov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Martynov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A swing and a miss from Morgan.
Morgan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Martynov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Morgan walks into a straight right hand from Martynov.
Martynov looks to land a left hand but Morgan moved out of range nicely.
Martynov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Morgan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Morgan moves forwards but Martynov connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Arthur Morgan has been cut.
Martynov throws a head kick that misses.
Morgan feints a counter leg kick.
Morgan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Martynov misses the target.
Arthur Morgan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morgan avoids the head kick by Martynov.
Martynov dips to his left and cracks Morgan with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan moves out of range of the strikes.
Morgan looks to land a left hand but Martynov moved out of range nicely.
Martynov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morgan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Morgan misses with a head kick. #T3#
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Morgan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Martynov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Martynov swings widly with a right hand
and Morgan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Martynov's knee momentarily.
Martynov scores with a decent looking hook.
Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martynov.
Morgan throws a front kick aimed at Martynov's knee but Martynov avoids it well.
Martynov scores with a head kick. Morgan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martynov.
Morgan cracks a nice hook into Martynov's ribs.#T4#
Martynov throws a head kick that misses.
Martynov takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Martynov darts in and clinches Morgan up against the cage.
Martynov is trying to pull guard but Morgan has him pressed against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martynov backwards.
Morgan tries to throw a body punch but Martynov avoids it by throwing Morgan back against the cage.
Morgan prevents a body shot from Martynov.
Morgan is leaning against Martynov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Morgan blocks a body shot from Martynov.
Morgan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morgan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morgan gets through Martynov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Morgan tries to throw a body punch but Martynov avoids it by throwing Morgan back against the cage.
A short left from Morgan.
Morgan working aggressively here.
Martynov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morgan's elbow.
Morgan cracks Martynov with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arthur Morgan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arthur Morgan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Morgan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martynov.
Morgan feints and then cracks Martynov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Martynov down.
Martynov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan.
Morgan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Martynov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morgan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martynov misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Morgan.
Martynov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morgan throws out a counter right but Martynov avoids it with no problem.
Morgan lands with an uppercut that bounces Martynov off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Martynov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morgan lands a jab to the nose.
Martynov staying out of range there.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Martynov moves out of range.
Martynov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Martynov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Morgan throws a shot from downtown. Martynov moves away and avoids it.
Martynov slips a jab from Morgan.
Morgan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Martynov thinks about countering with a head kick.#T2#
Martynov throws a lazy head kick
and Morgan counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martynov throws a right hand that misses
and Morgan counters with a stiff right hand.
Morgan thuds a left hand into Martynov's body.
Morgan throws an overhand right that lands on Martynov's shoulder, as Martynov tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Martynov.
Martynov dips to his left and cracks Morgan with an uppercut!
Martynov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Morgan misses with a hook to the body
and Martynov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morgan looks to land a right hand but Martynov moved out of range.
Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Martynov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Martynov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martynov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morgan on the side of the head.
Martynov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martynov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morgan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Martynov with a body shot.
Morgan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Morgan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Martynov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Martynov tries to move into range but Morgan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#Martynov is rocked!
Morgan drops Martynov with a big left hand! Martynov is injured, injured bad! Morgan jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Morgan!
Arthur Morgan is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Arthur Morgan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Combate 12: Mongrel vs. Krylov
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Martynov. Those never looked like landing.
Martynov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stewart jabs Martynov right on the nose. Martynov blinks but takes it well.
Nice shot by Martynov.
Stewart has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stewart drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Martynov throws the left hand but Stewart avoids the punch easily.
Stewart uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Stewart forces Martynov back against the cage and clinches.
Martynov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Martynov fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Martynov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martynov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Martynov manages to pull guard.
Martynov keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully. #T1#
Martynov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stewart is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Martynov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Martynov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Stewart should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Martynov has tightened it up now! Stewart should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sergei Martynov!
Sergei Martynov retains his middleweight title!
Sergei Martynov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Combate 9: Menshikov vs. Jesus
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1##CL#
Martynov rushes Morgan and presses him up against the cage.
Morgan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morgan tries to work over Martynov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Morgan.
Martynov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morgan struggles to land a body shot inside as Martynov controls his hands.
Martynov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martynov pushes Morgan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martynov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martynov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martynov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morgan lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Morgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martynov throws a big shot that misses.
Morgan ducks right into an uppercut from Martynov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan scores with a punch to the head.
Martynov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan throws a body punch but Martynov moves out of range. #T1#
Martynov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Morgan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morgan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martynov misses with a head kick.
Martynov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martynov manages to avoid it.
A jab from Morgan misses.
Martynov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martynov swinging wildly here.
Good standup being displayed there by Martynov as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Arthur Morgan has been cut.#T2#
Morgan misses with the body kick#KD#
and Martynov counters with a crisp one two that drops Morgan! Martynov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Morgan to his feet! Morgan is in big trouble!#ROC#Morgan is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martynov throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan moves out of range easily.
Martynov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Martynov misses.
Morgan misses the jab.
Martynov rushes Morgan with punches - Morgan moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Morgan goes down! Martynov follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Martynov!
Sergei Martynov retains his middleweight title!
Sergei Martynov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Combate 5: Mongrel vs. Officer
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martynov blocks a head kick by Stewart.
Martynov throws a series of punches but Stewart avoids them all with ease.
Stewart throws a series of punches but Martynov moves out of range.
Martynov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Stewart pushes Martynov up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Martynov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stewart throws a sloppy head kick
and Martynov counters with a solid body kick.
Stewart looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stewart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martynov throws a hook but Stewart avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martynov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stewart misses with a wild combination.
Martynov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stewart is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Martynov swats away the attempt to clinch by Stewart.#T1#
Martynov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stewart appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stewart throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martynov! But no joy.
Stewart throws a head kick that misses.
Stewart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martynov swats away the attempt to clinch by Stewart.
Martynov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stewart.
Don Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martynov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martynov misses with a hook.
Stewart tries to clinch but Martynov is having none of it. #T2#
Stewart throws a series of punches but Martynov moves out of range.
Stewart wants to clinch.
Stewart fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martynov! But no joy.
Stewart slips a straight right by Martynov.
Stewart looks to clinch
and Martynov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martynov jabs Stewart right on the nose. Stewart blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Stewart misses.
Stewart throws a sloppy head kick and Martynov moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart tries a head kick but it misses.
Stewart throws a head kick that misses.
Martynov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Stewart misses with an uppercut.
Stewart lands a head kick. Martynov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Martynov scores with a head kick.
Martynov throws a head kick that misses.
Stewart tries to clinch up
letting Martynov counter with a right hand.
Stewart scores with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Martynov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stewart misses with a body shot
and Martynov counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Stewart pushes Martynov up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Martynov as the two fighters clinch.
Martynov wants to get back to striking at distance but Stewart won't allow it.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martynov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stewart scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Martynov tries to break free but Stewart pushes him back against the cage.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Martynov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Stewart keeps control of Martynov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Martynov breaks the clinch.
A jab from Martynov misses.
Martynov misses with a double jab.
Stewart fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martynov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stewart tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Martynov counters with a three punch combo that has Stewart backing up. Stewart nods at Martynov to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergei Martynov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Martynov throws a head kick but Stewart moves out of range.
Martynov cracks Stewart with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stewart misses with a head kick.
Stewart tries to clinch
and Stewart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stewart wants to clinch.
Stewart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martynov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martynov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stewart misses with a head kick.
Martynov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Martynov misses with a looping right.#T1#
Martynov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stewart wants to clinch.
Martynov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Martynov throws a jab but it's blocked by Stewart.
Stewart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martynov.
A nice combination there by Stewart.
Martynov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Martynov throws a good cross that connects.
Stewart scores with a three punch combo!
Stewart closes the distance but Martynov moves to the side
and Martynov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sergei Martynov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stewart staying out of range there.#T2#
Stewart misses with a body punch #KD2#
and Martynov counters with a crisp one two that drops Stewart! Martynov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Stewart to his feet! Stewart is in big trouble!#ROC2#Stewart is rocked!
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!
Stewart tries to clinch up
and Martynov counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergei Martynov!
Sergei Martynov is the new middleweight champion!
Sergei Martynov 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: Syn TBD
Date: Oct 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martynov fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Martynov closes the distance and clinches.
Martynov lands with a light punch inside.
Hanagan tries for a takedown but Martynov manages to get underhooks.
Martynov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martynov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hanagan.
Hanagan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martynov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hanagan just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Martynov pulls guard.
Hanagan with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Martynov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Martynov looking for a guillotine here but Hanagan defends easily.
Hanagan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Martynov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hanagan has passed into half guard! #T1##SUB2#
Martynov actively working from the bottom here.
Hanagan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Martynov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanagan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Martynov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hanagan seems to be working for a kimura but Martynov defends the submission attempt.
Hanagan uses his free foot to push down on Martynov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Martynov.
Hanagan prevents Martynov from getting the reversal.#T2#
Hanagan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hanagan landing strikes from the mount and Martynov is in trouble!
Hanagan with the ground and pound from mount.
Martynov wants to hold on but Hanagan pushes him away.
We've been hearing good reports from Hanagan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hanagan landing shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big strike lands for Hanagan! That's really hurt Martynov and he's turned his back - Hanagan keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Hanagan jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charley Hanagan!
A very excited looking Charley Hanagan 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: Mumu vs Jones
Date: Sep 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Martynov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Built is looking to clinch.
As Built backs off Martynov throws a huge counter combo but Built manages to avoid it all.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Martynov.
Martynov misses with a few strikes there.
Sergei Martynov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Built thumps Martynov with a low kick.#CL2#
Martynov has closed the distance and engaged Built in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov tries to pull guard but Built won't allow it.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martynov tries to pull guard but Built holds him up against the cage and eventually Martynov drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Built pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martynov tries to clinch but Built is having none of it. #T1#
Built throws a leg kick but Martynov checks it.
Martynov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Built on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Yormomza Built has been cut.
Martynov tries to clinch but Built moves out of range.
Built misses with a hook.
Built misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Built gets tackled into the cage by Martynov. Martynov maintains the clinch.
Martynov tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built blocking some punches. #BC#
Built breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Martynov. That's going to slow Built down. #CL#
Built fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Martynov, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
A hook to the body from Martynov. #TD2#
Martynov jumps guard. #SU#
Built decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Martynov swings widly with a right hand
and Built cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Built.
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built throws a hook to the side of Martynov's head but Martynov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martynov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Built swats away the attempt to clinch by Martynov.
Martynov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBuilt.
Built throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Built is looking to land body kicks.
Martynov wants to counter with a clinch but Built pushes him away.
Built just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martynov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martynov looks to throw a body kick
and Built counters with a stiff right hand.
Martynov misses the body punch
and Built counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Built circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Martynov misses.
Built uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Martynov 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.#T4#
Built goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Built catches Martynov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Martynov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Martynov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Built bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Built moves out of range of the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martynov swinging wildly here.
It looked like Built wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Martynov moves in looking to clinch but Built pushes him off.#CL2#
Martynov darts in and clinches Built up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yormomza Built dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yormomza Built's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Built swats away the attempt to clinch by Martynov.
It appears Built was looking to counter with a kick there.
Built with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Built thows a left - swing and a miss!
Built misses with a wild body shot.
Built scores with a crisp jab that stopped Martynov in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Built misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Martynov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Martynov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martynov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1##CL#
Built has Martynov up against the cage in a clinch.
Martynov prevents a body shot from Built.
Built lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
Martynov pulls guard successfully.
Built looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Martynov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Built controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Built got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martynov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Built has managed to get both his arms back between Martynov's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Built got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martynov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Built has managed to get both his arms back between Martynov's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Martynov has his foot on Built's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Built works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB2#
Martynov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Built has passed into half guard!
Built moves nicely into side control. #SU#
Built decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Built missing with a left hand there. Martynov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Built scores with a three punch combo!
Martynov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Built chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Martynov can pounce on him. #CL2#
Martynov has closed the distance and engaged Built in a clinch. #T3##BC#
Built breaks the clinch.
Built wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
It looks like Built has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Martynov closes the distance but Built moves to the side
and Built counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Built misses with a body shot.
Martynov looks to clinch
and Built counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Built is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martynov can do to turn this around?
A slapping leg kick lands for Martynov. #CL2#
Martynov moves into the clinch.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martynov digs a right hand underneath Built's ribcage. Built let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Martynov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Built avoids it.#T4#
Martynov misses with the head strike.
Martynov tries to pull guard but Built holds him up against the cage and eventually Martynov drops back down to his feet.
Martynov blocks an uppercut.
Built working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Built.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martynov lands a nice uppercut.
Martynov tries to pull guard but Built holds him up against the cage and eventually Martynov drops back down to his feet.
Martynov with a knee to the head.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martynov's elbow.
Martynov lands a shoulder strike.
Built tries to work over Martynov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Martynov fails to land.
Built lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Built breaks the clinch.
A cross from Martynov lands.
A punch combination from Martynov misses.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yormomza Built dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yormomza Built'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#
Built pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martynov tries to counter with a clinch but Built shakes him off and moves away.
Martynov throws a lazy right hand but Built sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Built is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Built lands with a hook. Martynov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Built clinches up with Martynov and pushes him back against the cage.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built works on Martynov's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martynov.
Built throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Built lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Built.
Built digs a right hand underneath Martynov's ribcage. Martynov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Built.
Martynov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Built throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martynovs head. #BC#
Built manages to break the clinch.
Built looks to throw a body kick
enabling Martynov to counter with a crisp jab.
Yormomza Built is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Built pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Built lands a nice shot to the body.
Martynov misses with a wild body shot.
Built looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Martynov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Built keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martynov.
Jab by Built.
Martynov tries to clinch but Built is having none of it.
Built half committed to a counter leg kick.
Martynov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Built. #T2#
Martynov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Built wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Martynov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Built can pounce on him. #CL#
Built clinches with his opponent.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Built escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Built chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Martynov can pounce on him.
Built connects with a right hand. Martynov shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Built misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Martynov drives through and clinches with Built against the cage.
Martynov jumps guard but Built turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sergei Martynov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Built pushes Martynov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Built lands a nice uppercut.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#Martynov is rocked!
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Martynov is still on wobbly legs! Can Built finish him?
Built lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Martynov to his knees! Built keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yormomza Built!
An out of breath and clearly excited Yormomza Built thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SYN Perpetuum
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilpatrick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Martynov tries a head kick but it misses.
Martynov looks to throw the jab but Kilpatrick is out of range.
Martynov stuns Kilpatrick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Martynov misses its intended target.
It looked like Kilpatrick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Martynov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#It looks like Jesse Kilpatrick has been cut.
Martynov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kilpatrick misses with a looping right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Martynov.
Kilpatrick avoids the head kick by Martynov.
Martynov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martynov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Martynov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Good exchange - Martynov coming out on top.
Kilpatrick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Martynov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Martynov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Martynov misses with a lunging right hand
and Kilpatrick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kilpatrick misses the shot to the body.
Sergei Martynov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martynov takes a swing at Kilpatrick's ribcage but misses.
Martynov's corner calls for a 1-2. Martynov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kilpatrick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martynov throws a head kick that Kilpatrick semi-blocks.
Martynov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kilpatrick moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Kilpatrick misses its target.
Martynov misses the jab.
Kilpatrick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martynov connects with a body shot that sends Kilpatrick's belly button to the back.
Martynov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kilpatricks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilpatrick moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Martynov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martynov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Martynov looks to land a combination but Kilpatrick avoids it well.
Martynov tries to bum rush Kilpatrick with a series of wild strikes but Kilpatrick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kilpatrick misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Kilpatrick misses.
Martynov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kilpatrick misses with a lunging right hand
and Martynov counters with a left to the body.
A big left from Martynov misses.
Kilpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Martynov.
Martynov lands a high kick! #T3#
Kilpatrick avoids the body shot from Martynov.
Martynov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kilpatrick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martynov doesn't seem bothered though.
Martynov tries a head kick but it misses.
Martynov misses with a hook.
Kilpatrick misses the jab.
Martynov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Martynov misses with a combination
and Kilpatrick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kilpatrick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martynov.
Martynov misses with a series of wild punches.
Martynov misses with a right hand
and Kilpatrick makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
A jab from Kilpatrick misses.
A head kick misses from Martynov.
It looked like Kilpatrick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Martynov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kilpatrick scores with a body shot.
Martynov looks winded!#KD#
Martynov ducks straight into an uppercut from Kilpatrick and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Martynov manages to regain guard straight away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Martynov working for a triangle but Kilpatrick defends it easily.
Kilpatrick is working Martynov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martynov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kilpatrick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Martynov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Kilpatrick's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Martynov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilpatrick moves away.
Kilpatrick drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Martynov right on the button. Martynov goes down! Kilpatrick follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kilpatrick gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Kilpatrick!
During a confident post fight interview, Jesse Kilpatrick thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Syn 699 Borjigin vs Cobb
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Martynov misses.
Magufuli I V misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Magufuli I V's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Magufuli I V throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Martynov on the side of the head.
Martynov slips under a jab from Magufuli I V.
Martynov throws a sloppy head kick and Magufuli I V moves out of range easily.
Magufuli I V swings widly with a right hand
and Martynov counters with a straight right hand.
Martynov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice uppercut there from Magufuli I V.
A head kick by Martynov misses
and Magufuli I V counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Magufuli I V throws a body kick that misses
and Martynov counters with a nice uppercut.
Magufuli I V throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #KD#
Magufuli I V lands a left and a right that send Martynov crashing to the mat, dazed. Magufuli I V thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Magufuli I V looks to land a body kick but Martynov moved away.
Martynov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magufuli I V was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martynov throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magufuli I V. Martynov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martynov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Martynov looks to score with a jab to the body but Magufuli I V is just out of range.
Martynov 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.
Martynov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magufuli I V manages to avoid it.
Magufuli I V feints a jab and as Martynov dips his head, Magufuli I V unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Martynov right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Martynov falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Magufuli I V smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kassim Magufuli I V!
After winning the bout, Kassim Magufuli I V thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Syn 694 Marciano vs Gaetz
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Martynov takes the fight into the clinch.
Whymer misses with the head strike.
Martynov throws a head punch that misses.
Martynov blocks an uppercut.
Whymer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Martynov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martynov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Martynov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Martynov takes a shot to the head.
Whymer has a couple of punches blocked by Martynov.
Martynov lands with a left to the head.
Martynov can't find room to land a body shot as Whymer controls the action.
Martynov struggles to land a body shot inside as Whymer controls his hands.
Whymer misses with some punches.
Martynov misses with the head strike.
Martynov misses with a body punch.
Martynov working aggressively here.
Martynov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whymer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martynov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whymer gets through Martynov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Whymer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martynov backwards. #T1#
Martynov tries a knee to the head but Whymer blocks it.
Martynov prevents a body shot from Whymer.
Whymer prevents a body shot from Martynov.
Whymer can't find room to land a body shot as Martynov controls the action.
Whymer blocks a body shot from Martynov.
Martynov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Martynov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Whymer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Martynov misses with a punch to the body.
Martynov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martynov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Whymer's brow.
Martynov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Whymer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Whymer takes a shot to the head.
Whymer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Martynov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Whymer can turn it around.
Martynov struggles to land a body shot inside as Whymer controls his hands.
Whymer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Martynov jumps into guard, dragging Whymer to the mat.
Martynov working a defensive guard here. #T2##SUB#
Martynov working for a triangle but Whymer defends it easily. #SUB#
Martynov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Martynov looking for a guillotine here but Whymer defends easily. #SU2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Whymer gets to his feet. Martynov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Martynov moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Martynov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martynov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Martynov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whymer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martynov connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Whymer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martynov.
Whymer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Martynov throws a counter high kick but Whymer was just alert enough to avoid it.
Whymer avoids the head kick by Martynov.
Martynov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Martynov.
Martynov with a nice cross.
Martynov ducks right into an uppercut from Whymer.
Whymer misses with a low kick.
Whymer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Whymer avoids the body shot from Martynov.
Whymer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whymer throws a jab when Martynov was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Martynov.
Whymer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Martynov misses with a head kick.
Martynov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whymer circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from Martynov misses.
Martynov misses the body punch
and Whymer counters with a body kick that stops Martynov in his tracks momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Martynov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Whymer misses with a low kick.
Whymer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Martynov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Martynov throws a sloppy body shot
and Whymer counters with a straight right hand.
Whymer tries a low kick but Martynov avoids it.
Whymer misses with a leg kick
and Martynov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martynov blocks the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Martynov. That's going to slow Whymer down.
Martynov avoids a kick to the body.
Martynov 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.
Martynov throws a wild body kick that Whymer sees coming a mile off.
Martynov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Whymer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martynov tries to clinch up.
Whymer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Whymer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martynov throws a jab when Whymer was well out of range.
Martynov motions for Whymer to come forward. Martynov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Whymer is looking for the big counter here.
Martynov moves out of range as Whymer strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Martynov.
Sergei Martynov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Whymer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Whymer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martynov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Martynov misses with an uppercut.
Whymer is trying to counter with his kicks.
Whymer misses with a looping left.
Whymer misses with a body kick.
Whymer scores with a leg kick.
Whymer throws a series of punches but Martynov avoids them all with ease.
Whymer moves out of range of the body kick.
Martynov walks into a left hand.
Whymer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Whymer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Martynov misses with a low kick.
Martynov throws a series of punches but Whymer moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Whymer.
Whymer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Martynov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martynov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Martynov on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T2#
Martynov scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Martynov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Martynov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Martynov misses with an uppercut. Whymer saw that one coming.
Whymer throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martynov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martynov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whymer.
Martynov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Whymer.
A slow jab from Whymer misses its intended target.
Martynov blocks the body kick.
Martynov throws a big counter combination but Whymer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Whymer throws a head kick but Martynov moves out of range.
Martynov takes a swing at Whymer's ribcage but misses.
Martynov misses with a low kick as Whymer jumps back.
Whymer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Martynov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Martynov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Whymer misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Martynov coming out on top.
Martynov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martynov misses with a hook. Whymer ducked under it nicely.
Whymer throws a wild body kick that Martynov sees coming a mile off.
A nice combination there by Martynov.
Whymer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Martynov is out of range.
Martynov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whymer scores with a shot to the body.
Martynov misses with an uppercut.
Martynov swings for the body but Whymer moves out of range.
Whymer throws a counter combo.
Martynov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Whymer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martynov.
Martynov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Whymer counters with a nice uppercut.
Whymer with a hook.
Martynov is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Whymer! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whymer lands a slapping body shot.
Whymer misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Martynov misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Martynov misses.
Martynov checks a leg kick.#CL#
Martynov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Martynov blocking some punches.
Whymer takes a shot to the head.
Martynov misses with a body punch.
Whymer throws a head punch that misses.
Whymer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martynov backwards.
Whymer misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Whymer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Martynov misses with a punch to the body.
Martynov misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martynov takes a shot to the head.
Martynov is working Whymer over against the cage.
Martynov misses with a punch on the inside.
Whymer tries to work over Martynov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Whymer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Just Whymer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Whymer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Martynov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Whymer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Just Whymer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martynov connects with an inside leg kick.
Martynov tries to close the distance and clinch but Whymer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Whymer misses its intended target.
Whymer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Whymer throws a push kick but Martynov slaps the foot to one side.
Some wild striking there from Whymer.
Martynov looks for the body kick but Whymer saw that one coming.
Whymer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Martynov throws out a loose jab but Whymer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martynov pushes Whymer away with a front kick.
Martynov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Whymer moves out of range of the strikes.
Martynov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Whymer checks it well.
A jab lands there for Martynov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martynov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martynov misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Whymer throws a body shot but no joy.
Whymer walks into a left hand.
Whymer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Whymer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martynov moves in looking to clinch but Whymer pushes him off.
Whymer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Whymer wants to land a leg kick but Martynov is out of range.
Martynov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whymer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Whymer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martynov.
Whymer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martynov cracks Whymer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Martynov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Martynov sizes up Whymer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Whymer misses with a low kick.
Martynov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Whymer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Whymer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martynov punishes Whymer's body with a nice straight punch.
Martynov scoring well with a low kick there.
Whymer scores with a sloppy right hand. Martynov should have avoided that one.
Whymer throws a right hand that misses
and Martynov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martynov throws a head kick but Whymer moves out of range.
Whymer thows a leg kick but Martynov checks it
and Martynov counters with a good low kick that Whymer was not able to check.
Whymer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whymer blocks a jab.
Whymer slips under a jab from Martynov.
Whymer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Whymer misses the shot to the body.
Whymer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martynov.
Martynov takes one to the chin there.
Martynov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Whymer fails to land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Martynov.
Whymer thinks about the counter body kick.
A combination from Martynov does no damage. #T3#
Martynov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whymer misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Whymer.
Martynov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whymer moves away.
Martynov misses with a hook. Whymer ducked under it nicely.
Whymer throws a leg kick but Martynov moved away.
Martynov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whymer.
Martynov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Whymer eats them both and turns towards Martynov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Whymer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Martynov's hands.
Whymer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Whymer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martynov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Whymer.
The crowd cheers as Whymer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Martynov doesn't seem phased though.
Whymer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whymer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martynov lands with a hook. Whymer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Martynov connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Whymer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martynov.
Martynov looks to throw the jab but Whymer is out of range. #CL#
Martynov darts in and clinches Whymer up against the cage.
Martynov tries to pull guard but Whymer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Whymer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Whymer can't find room to land a body shot as Martynov controls the action.
Whymer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martynov.
Martynov lands with a light punch inside.
Whymer tries to throw a body punch but Martynov avoids it by throwing Whymer back against the cage.
Martynov blocking some punches.
Martynov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whymer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whymer tries to throw a body punch but Martynov avoids it by throwing Whymer back against the cage.
Whymer lands an uppercut.
Whymer pushes Martynov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martynov.

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 Sergei Martynov.
Well Martynov 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Syn 684 Shamrock vs Point
Date: May 03, 2020

#R1#
Martynov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martynov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mfer throws out a counter right but Martynov avoids it with no problem.
Mfer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mfer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Martynov checks a low kick from Mfer.
Sergei Martynov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martynov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mfer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martynov.
Martynov lands with a right hand.
Martynov staying out of range there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Martynov.
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
Martynov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.
Martynov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martynov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Mfer counter with a right hand.
Martynov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martynov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martynov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Martynov misses its intended target. #T1#
Mfer wants to clinch.
It looked like Martynov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mfer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Martynov loads up on a big right hand but Mfer slips the punch.
Martynov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
As Mfer looks to move away, Martynov throws a big counter combo but Mfer just gets out of the way.
A leg kick checked by Mfer.
Mfer feints a counter leg kick.
Martynov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mfer tries to clinch but Martynov moves out of range.
Martynov looks to land a combination but Mfer avoids it well.
Nice jab there from Martynov.
Martynov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mfer scores with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Martynov misses.
Mfer throws out a counter right but Martynov avoids it with no problem.
Martynov misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Martynov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer lands with a straight right. Martynov didn't see that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Martynov blocks the leg kick.
Martynov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mfer in his tracks.
Mfer throws the left hand but Martynov avoids the punch easily.
Martynov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mfer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Martynov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mfer will feel that in the morning.
Mfer throws a jab when Martynov was well out of range.
Mfer misses with a body shot.
Martynov takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
Martynov blocks a low kick nicely.
Mfer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mfer connects with a solid leg kick.
Mfer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mfer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Martynov. Martynov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Martynov has closed the distance and engaged Mfer in a clinch. #T3#
Mfer lands a left hand.
Martynov misses with the head strike.
Martynov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martynov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Mfer.
Martynov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mfer smiles and moves away.
Martynov throws a leg kick but Mfer moved away.
Mfer moves away from the strike by Martynov.
Mfer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martynov to score with a decent uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mfer.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martynov. #CL#
Martynov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mfer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martynov backwards.
Martynov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
Martynov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martynov blocks an uppercut.
Mfer misses with some punches.
Mfer working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martynov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mfer walks away with a smile on his face. Martynov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mfer throws a hook but Martynov blocks it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A body shot lands from Mfer.
Mfer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mfer pushes Martynov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mfer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Martynov blocking some punches.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martynov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martynov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martynov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martynov takes a shot to the head.
Martynov pushes Mfer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martynov misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Mfer.
Martynov is breathing heavily.
Martynov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mfer avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ispa Mfer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Martynov scores with a head kick. Mfer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Martynov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mfer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Martynov looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
Mfer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martynov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Martynov misses its target.
Martynov misses with a body kick.
Mfer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martynov. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martynov misses with a left hand
and Mfer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mfer slips under a jab from Martynov.
Martynov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Martynov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mfer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Martynov ducks down to avoid it.
Mfer throws a low kick but Martynov avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Martynov instigates a clinch.
Martynov scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer lands a right hand.
Martynov has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land. #T1#
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martynov landing knees to the body.
Mfer lands an uppercut.
Mfer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Martynov misses with some punches.
Mfer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Martynov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mfer walks away with a smile on his face. Martynov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ispa Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Martynov is just out of range.
Martynov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martynov takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Martynov does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Mfer gets a clinch.
Martynov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martynov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Martynov blocking some punches.
Martynov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mfer avoids it.
Martynov misses with the head strike.
Mfer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martynov fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2#
Mfer trying to stall but Martynov improves his position.
Mfer blocks an uppercut.
Martynov lands a nice knee to the body.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Martynov tries to pull guard but Mfer won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Martynov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martynov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mfer avoids it.
Martynov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mfer blocks it with crossed arms.
Martynov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mfer to keep the fight standing.
Mfer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Martynov on the inside.
Martynov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mfer.
Martynov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Martynov swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martynov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Martynov is trying to pull guard but Mfer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martynov.
Martynov misses with a punch on the inside.
Martynov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martynov can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
Mfer avoids a wild elbow strike from Martynov.
Mfer presses Martynov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
Martynov pulls guard successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mfer slips nicely into half guard.
Mfer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Martynov manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Mfer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martynov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mfer has managed to get both his arms back between Martynov's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB#
Martynov looking for subs off his back but Mfer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Martynov is trying to maintain the position but Mfer is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ispa Mfer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Martynov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mfer.
Mfer tries to clinch but Martynov moves out of range.
Martynov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martynov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martynov connects with a leg kick. Mfer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Martynov takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
Mfer cracks Martynov with a right hand to the side of the head.
A left and a right from Martynov both land. Nice combination.
Martynov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mfer if he has to take too many more of those.
Martynov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mfer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mfer connects with a leg kick. Martynov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mfer moves out of range of the leg kick from Martynov.
Martynov misses with the combination.
Martynov wants to clinch up but Mfer keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Mfer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mfer scores with a jab. Martynov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Martynov checks a low kick from Mfer.
Mfer throws a low kick but Martynov avoids it.
Mfer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Martynov.
A left lands for Martynov.
Martynov fails to land with a series of punches.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Martynov's calf.
A shot to the liver by Martynov. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Martynov rushes Mfer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martynov.
Martynov misses with a knee to the head.
Mfer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martynov lands a left hand.
Mfer misses with a knee strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mfer.
Martynov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martynov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Martynov tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Martynov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mfer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Martynov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martynov.
Mfer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Martynov misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer misses with the head strike.
Mfer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice left hand lands by Mfer.
A shot in the inside from Martynov.
Mfer digs a right hand into Martynov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Martynov's gas tank.
Martynov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mfer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ispa Mfer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Martynov.
Martynov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mfer blocks a body shot from Martynov.
Mfer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sergei Martynov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mfer scores with a knee to the head.
Martynov misses with some punches.
Martynov throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer. #TD#
Martynov drags the fight down to the ground.
Mfer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martynov tries to buck Mfer off but Mfer is having none of it.
Mfer controlling the position.
Martynov prevents Mfer from improving position. #T4#
Mfer controls the position from side control.
Martynov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mfer's best efforts.#SUB#
Martynov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Martynov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mfer pulls his head out easily.

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 Sergei Martynov.
I think Mfer 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sergei Martynov!
Sergei Martynov 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 678 Toivonen vs Martynov
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Martynov connects with a right hand. Toivonen shakes it off.#CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Martynov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Toivonen throws a low kick but Martynov moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Martynov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martynov throws a head kick that Toivonen semi-blocks.
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Martynov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martynov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Toivonen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Martynov just manages to avoid it.
Toivonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big left from Martynov misses.
Toivonen throws a hook but Martynov avoids it easily.
Martynov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Toivonen jabs Martynov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Toivonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martynov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Martynov looks to throw the jab but Toivonen is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martynov, as that shot connected.
Toivonen staying out of range there.
Toivonen tries to work over Martynov's front leg with a kick but Martynov checks it.
Toivonen misses with a leg kick.
Martynov closes the distance but Toivonen moves to the side
and Toivonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Martynov defending well as Toivonen loads up on a big left hand.
Toivonen tries to land a leg kick but Martynov saw it coming and moves away.
Toivonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martynov.
Martynov lands with a kick to the temple. Toivonen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Toivonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martynov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toivonen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Toivonen.
Martynov tries to clinch but Toivonen moves out of range.
Martynov misses with an uppercut
and Toivonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Martynov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Toivonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Martynov walks into a straight right hand from Toivonen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Toivonen.
A punch lands to the side of Toivonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martynov takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC#
Martynov is rocked!
Martynov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
Pekka Toivonen's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Toivonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Martynov.
Toivonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martynov is looking to slow Toivonen down with leg kicks.
Martynov tries to clinch but Toivonen is having none of it.
Toivonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Martynov moved away.
A little jabbing left from Martynov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Toivonen lands with a good body shot.
Martynov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Toivonen.
Martynov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Martynov is still on wobbly legs! Can Toivonen finish him?
Toivonen closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Martynov! Toivonen dives in looking to finish! Martynov is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Toivonen!
After winning the bout, Pekka Toivonen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Syn 674 Turner vs Mahmoud
Date: Mar 06, 2020

#R1#
Mikhasevich digs a good body shot into Martynov's ribs.
Martynov slips a jab and a cross from Mikhasevich.
A clash of legs there as Mikhasevich blocks the low kick.
Martynov misses with a hook. Mikhasevich ducked under it nicely.
Martynov blocks a head kick by Mikhasevich.
Martynov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
Martynov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.
Mikhasevich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mikhasevich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich staying out of range there.
Mikhasevich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab by Martynov.
Mikhasevich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mikhasevich walks into a straight right hand from Martynov.
Martynov scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martynov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Martynov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sergei Martynov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martynov with a nice cross.#T1#
Martynov throws a shot to the body.
Martynov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mikhasevich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Martynovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Martynov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mikhasevich jabs Martynov right on the nose. Martynov blinks but takes it well.
Martynov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martynov lands with a big left! Mikhasevich is wobbled badly! Martynov comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Mikhasevich to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sergei Martynov!
Sergei Martynov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 670 Kerr vs Valentine
Date: Feb 09, 2020

#R1#
Martynov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice combination there by Martynov. #CUT2#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.#CL#
Stein clinches up against the cage.
Martynov tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
Martynov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martynov lands a nice elbow.
Stein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
I was talking to Stein's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Martynov's brow.
Martynov blocks a body shot from Stein.
Martynov blocks an elbow strike.#TD2#
Martynov decides to pull guard.
Martynov keeping full guard, as Stein tries to pass. #SU#
Stein stands up from Martynov's guard - Stein perhaps looking for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T1#
Stein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stein gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Martynov walks into a stiff left hand from Stein.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Martynov, right into the meat.
Martynov sizes up Stein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martynov scores with a jab to the body.
Martynov jabs at Stein's body.
Stein avoids the head kick by Martynov.
Martynov lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martynov lands a head shot.
Martynov defending well as Stein loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Stein misses. #T2#
Martynov works Stein's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Stein moves into the clinch.
Stein prevents a body shot from Martynov.
Martynov tries to work over Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martynov stalling in the clinch but Stein improves position.
Stein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stein presses Martynov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Martynov blocks the elbow strike.
Martynov misses with some punches.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stein throws a punch but it's blocked by Martynov.
Martynov lands with a light punch inside.
Martynov blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Martynov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Martynov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stein just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Martynov obliges.
Stein is breathing heavily.#T3#
A short right from Martynov.
Martynov avoids a wild elbow strike from Stein.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
Stein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stein blocks a body shot from Martynov.
Martynov blocks an elbow strike.
Martynov misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stein.
Martynov tries to work over Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martynov blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
Martynov blocks the elbow strike.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Martynov scores with a shot to the side of Stein's head.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Martynov blocks an elbow strike.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Martynov manages to break the clinch.
Stein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#
Frank Stein's cut is getting worse.
Stein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Stein slips a jab and a cross from Martynov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Stein drives through and clinches with Martynov against the cage.
Martynov misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Martynov.
Martynov scores with a hook to the body.#TD2#
Martynov jumps into guard, dragging Stein to the mat. #SUB2#
Martynov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Martynov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stein trying to control the position from guard on top but Martynov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stein wanted to stand there but Martynov had control of the position.
Stein trying to control the position from guard on top but Martynov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Martynov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein'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#
Stein moves forwards but Martynov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Martynov thuds a left hand into Stein's body.
Martynov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martynov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stein walks into a straight right hand from Martynov.
Stein throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stein with a hook.
Stein cracks Martynov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Martynov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Stein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Martynov is out of range and Stein settles back down.
Martynov scores with a nice strike.
Martynov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martynov throws a hook but Stein blocks it.
Stein feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Martynov throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Martynov drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Stein right on the button. Stein goes down! Martynov follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Martynov gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Martynov!
Sergei Martynov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 665 Shamrock vs Built
Date: Jan 05, 2020

#R1##TD#
Martynov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dog's guard.#ES2#
Dog manages to escape and get back to his feet. #TD#
Martynov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dog!#ES2#
Dog throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
Dog looks to land a left hand but Martynov moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Dog.
Martynov shoots in but Dog avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Martynov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dog quickly recovers to half guard.
Dog manages to get to full guard.
Martynov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dog keeping full guard, as Martynov tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dog is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Martynov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dog doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dog manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dog slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Martynov has an active guard here but Dog has managed to pass into half guard. #T2#
Dog with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Martynov is refusing to be controlled, as Dog sits in half guard.
Martynov is looking for a sweep. Dog is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dog not doing much here. #T3##SUB#
Martynov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dog pulls his head out easily.
Martynov wants to get back to full guard.
Dog is keen to just control but Martynov is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Martynov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Martynov is not content to let Dog control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Martynov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dog as he jumps to the side.
Dog lands with a right hand. #TD#
Martynov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dog wants to stand but Martynov is controlling the position.
Martynov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dog trying to keep a closed guard but Martynov is proving a slippery customer.
Dog might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Martynov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martynov trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junkyard Dog dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Dog. No joy for Martynov on that attempt.
Martynov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Martynov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dog sprawls well. Dog wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Martynov gets slowly back to his feet.
Martynov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dog as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Martynov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martynov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Martynov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dog swings for the body but Martynov moves out of range.
Martynov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dog manages to circle out of the way.
Martynov shoots in but Dog avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dog throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov needs to keep his hands up - Dog had a free shot at his head there.
Dog lands a head shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Martynov or perhaps it was just good defense by Dog, which made it look bad.
Martynov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Dog lands a jab to the nose.
Junkyard Dog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dog throws a quick inside leg kick.
Martynov shoots in but Dog avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Martynov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dog wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Martynov fails with the takedown
and Dog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left lands for Dog.
Martynov defending well as Dog loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Dog misses.
Dog connects with a single shot there.
Martynov shoots in looking for a takedown. Dog tries to sprawl out of it but Martynov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dog manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Martynov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dog.
Martynov shoots in for a double leg but Dog sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dog scores with a push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog throws a leg kick which misses Martynov's front leg but catches the back leg as Martynov tries to avoid it.
Dog stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dog wants it to stay on the feet.
Martynov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dog throws a front kick aimed at Martynov's knee but Martynov avoids it well.
Martynov is looking to counter the offense by Dog and move into the clinch.#KD2#
Dog lands a big head kick that sends Martynov tumbling to the mat! Dog takes a step backwards and waves Martynov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Martynov is rocked!
Dog fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oh Martynov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Donk. Dog catches Martynov right on the button with a cross.
Dog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martynov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dog sprawls well. Dog wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Martynov gets slowly back to his feet.
Dog lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Martynov - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Dog!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junkyard Dog!
Junkyard Dog thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 662 Magufuli vs Tsoko
Date: Dec 22, 2019

#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kaunismieli.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Martynov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kaunismieli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kaunismieli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martynov doesn't seem bothered though.
Martynov looks to land a left hand but Kaunismieli moved out of range nicely.
Kaunismieli throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Martynov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kaunismieli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martynov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaunismieli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kaunismieli swings for the body but Martynov moves out of range.
Martynov tries to counter with a clinch but Kaunismieli shakes him off and moves away.
Kaunismieli lands with a nice body punch.
Kaunismieli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Martynov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kaunismieli thinking.
Martynov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Donk. Kaunismieli catches Martynov right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaunismieli throws a lazy uppercut
and Martynov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kaunismieli throws a looping overhand right but Martynov ducks down to avoid it.
Martynov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martynov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kaunismieli.
Martynov defending well as Kaunismieli loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Kaunismieli loads up on a big right hand but Martynov slips the punch.
Kaunismieli misses with a straight right.
Martynov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Martynov slips a jab from Kaunismieli.
Martynov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kaunismieli definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Martynov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martynov slips under a jab.
Martynov slips a jab from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Martynov moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kaunismieli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kaunismieli checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaunismieli misses the target.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut.
Kaunismieli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Martynov scores with a sloppy right hand. Kaunismieli should have avoided that one.
Kaunismieli cracks the inside of Martynov's front leg. #T2#
Martynov 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.
Martynov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaunismieli is just out of range.
Martynov slips under a jab from Kaunismieli.
Martynov tries to counter with a clinch but Kaunismieli shakes him off and moves away.
Kaunismieli ducks under a wild hook from Martynov.
Kaunismieli staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaunismieli with a nice cross.
Kaunismieli swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Martynov counters by clinching up. #BC#
Kaunismieli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martynov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Martynov slips a jab from Kaunismieli.
Martynov takes a swing at Kaunismieli's ribcage but misses. #KD2#
Martynov lands a left and a right that send Kaunismieli crashing to the mat, dazed. Martynov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Kaunismieli is rocked!
Martynov tries to clinch but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Oh Kaunismieli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martynov blocks a jab.
Kaunismieli seems to have got his legs back now.
Kaunismieli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martynov.
Kaunismieli appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kaunismieli moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
A cross from Kaunismieli lands.
Martynov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kaunismieli lands a jab to the nose.
Martynov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kaunismieli throws the left hand but Martynov avoids the punch easily.
Kaunismieli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Martynov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kaunismieli misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Martynov moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kaunismieli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martynov lands with a good body shot.
Martynov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martynov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kaunismieli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Martynov under the eye.
Kaunismieli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaunismieli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Martynov checks it well.
Martynov misses with a hook. Kaunismieli ducked under it nicely.
Kaunismieli appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Martynov misses the jab.
Kaunismieli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martynov ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli connects with a jab.
Martynov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kaunismieli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martynov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Martynov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli connects with a single shot there.
Kaunismieli avoids the body shot from Martynov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaunismieli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kaunismieli is looking to chop away at Martynov's legs.
Martynov missing with a left hand there. Kaunismieli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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 Kalervo Kaunismieli will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kaunismieli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Martynov tries to clinch up but Kaunismieli circles away and keeps his distance.
Martynov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kaunismieli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Martynov counters with a left to the body.
Martynov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kaunismieli looks to throw the jab but Martynov is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martynov! But no joy.
Kaunismieli digs a good body shot into Martynov's ribs.
Martynov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaunismieli looks to score with a jab to the body but Martynov is just out of range.
Kaunismieli slips a jab and a cross from Martynov.
It looked like Kaunismieli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kaunismieli. That's going to slow Martynov down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov wants to clinch up but Kaunismieli keeps it at a distance.
Kaunismieli connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Kaunismieli. That snapped Martynov's head back.
Kaunismieli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martynov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Kaunismieli throws a right hand that misses
and Martynov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martynov staying out of range there.
Martynov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Martynov avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli cracks Martynov with an open hand slap.
Kaunismieli throws a jab when Martynov was well out of range.
Kaunismieli throws a leg kick
and Martynov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaunismieli lands a leg kick that knocks Martynov off balance momentarily.
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Martynov avoids it easily.
Martynov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaunismieli.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, jab by Martynov - just one landing.
Kaunismieli throws the left hand but Martynov avoids the punch easily.
Martynov throws an overhand right that lands on Kaunismieli's shoulder, as Kaunismieli tries to avoid the shot.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the strikes.
Kaunismieli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martynov slips a jab from Kaunismieli.
Martynov throws a body punch but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Martynov throws a hook to the side of Kaunismieli's head but Kaunismieli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kaunismieli connects with an inside leg kick.
Martynov staying out of range there.
Kalervo Kaunismieli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaunismieli jabs at Martynov's body.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the strikes.
Martynov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Martynov clinches.
Martynov tries to work over Kaunismieli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaunismieli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaunismieli lands a body punch in the clinch.
Martynov has Kaunismieli pressed against the cage, preventing Kaunismieli from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Martynov has a couple of punches blocked by Kaunismieli.
Martynov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Martynov jumps guard but Kaunismieli stands there with Martynov around his waist. Martynov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T3##BC#
Kaunismieli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A good leg kick by Kaunismieli.
Martynov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kaunismieli in his tracks.
Kaunismieli misses with the body kick
and Martynov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martynov throws out a loose jab but Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martynov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Martynov defending well as Kaunismieli loads up on a big left hand.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martynov.
Kaunismieli slips a straight right by Martynov.
Kaunismieli misses with a body kick.
A big left from Kaunismieli misses.
Kaunismieli throws a front kick aimed at Martynov's knee but Martynov avoids it well.
Martynov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws an overhand right that lands on Martynov's shoulder, as Martynov tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Kaunismieli throws a jab when Martynov was well out of range.
Kaunismieli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Martynov lands a jab to Kaunismieli's midsection.
Martynov slips a jab from Kaunismieli.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaunismieli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Martynov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martynov throws out a counter right but Kaunismieli avoids it with no problem.
Martynov 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.
Kaunismieli throws a leg kick but Martynov checks it.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook. Martynov ducked under it nicely.
Kaunismieli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martynov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martynov. #CL2#
Martynov clinches.
Martynov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martynov lands a body shot in the clinch.
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 Kalervo Kaunismieli will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kaunismieli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kaunismieli throws a leg kick which misses Martynov's front leg but catches the back leg as Martynov tries to avoid it.
Martynov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaunismieli misses the shot to the body.
Martynov missing with a left hand there. Kaunismieli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaunismieli misses the shot to the body.
Kaunismieli is looking to land body kicks.
Martynov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kaunismieli feints and then cracks Martynov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Martynov down.
Martynov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaunismieli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kaunismieli lands a jab to the nose.
Kaunismieli catches Martynov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kaunismieli missing with a left hand there. Martynov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martynov moves out of range as Kaunismieli throws a body kick. #T1#
Kaunismieli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Martynov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Martynov lands a slapping body shot.
Kaunismieli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martynov.
Martynov throws a hook to the side of Kaunismieli's head but Kaunismieli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martynov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kaunismieli can pounce on him.
Kaunismieli lands a glancing blow to the side of Martynov's head.
Martynov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kaunismieli missing with a left hand there. Martynov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaunismieli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Martynov's hands.
Kaunismieli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab lands there for Kaunismieli.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kaunismieli 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 Martynov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Martynov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kaunismieli misses with a left hand
and Martynov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaunismieli misses with a body kick.#T2#
A jab from Martynov misses.
Kaunismieli throws a shot from downtown. Martynov moves away and avoids it.
Martynov throws out a counter right but Kaunismieli avoids it with no problem.
Kaunismieli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kaunismieli misses with a jab to the body
and Martynov counters with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Kaunismieli misses.
A big left from Martynov misses.
Kaunismieli throws a right and a left that Martynov avoids nicely.
Martynov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Martynov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Martynov clinches up with Kaunismieli and pushes him back against the cage.
Kaunismieli is looking to break free of the clinch but Martynov has double underhooks.
Martynov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
Kaunismieli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kaunismieli is trying to break free.#BC#
Kaunismieli breaks from the clinch.
Kaunismieli lands with a cross.
Sergei Martynov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalervo Kaunismieli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Martynov scores with a jab. Kaunismieli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kaunismieli misses the shot to the body.
Kaunismieli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Martynov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaunismieli.
Despite the aggression on Martynov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kaunismieli throws a series of punches but Martynov avoids them all with ease.
A low kick from Kaunismieli misses
and Martynov counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaunismieli just misses with a punch to the body.
Martynov throws an overhand right that lands on Kaunismieli's shoulder, as Kaunismieli tries to avoid the shot.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martynov.
Martynov punishes Kaunismieli's body with a nice straight punch.
Martynov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Martynov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kaunismieli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martynov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kaunismieli looks to land a right hand but Martynov moved out of range.
Martynov wants to counter with a clinch but Kaunismieli pushes him away.
Kaunismieli throws a body punch but Martynov moves out of range. #T4#
Nice jab there from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Martynov takes a swing at Kaunismieli's ribcage but misses.
Kaunismieli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Martynov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martynov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kaunismieli.
Martynov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the strikes.
Martynov digs a good hook to Kaunismieli's body.
Martynov moves away from the strike by Kaunismieli.
Martynov throws a right hand that Kaunismieli ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaunismieli also avoids with ease.
Kaunismieli looks to throw the jab but Martynov is out of range.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martynov.
Martynov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Martynov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kalervo Kaunismieli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kaunismieli, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalervo Kaunismieli!
Our winner, Kalervo Kaunismieli, 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: Skrap Fights 100
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
Martynov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arundel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Martynov scores with the left hand. Arundel knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Latrobe Arundel has been cut.
Martynov looks to land a right hand but Arundel moved out of range.
Arundel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arundel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice cross by Martynov.
Arundel swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Martynov counters with a nice right hand that sends Arundel toppling to the canvas! Arundel scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Martynov finish him?!#ROC#
Arundel is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martynov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arundel.
Arundel thinks about the counter body kick.
Sergei Martynov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Martynov misses the target.
Good shot there by Arundel.
Martynov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Arundel.
Arundel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martynov doesn't seem bothered though.
Martynov cracks a nice hook into Arundel's ribs.
Martynov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Arundel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Martynov can pounce on him.
Martynov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arundel looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Martynov misses with a right hand
and Arundel counters with a nice body shot.
Martynov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arundel misses with a hook. Martynov ducked under it nicely.
Arundel misses with an uppercut. Martynov saw that one coming.
A jab from Arundel does it's job there.
Martynov misses with a right hand
and Arundel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arundel slips under a jab.
Arundel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arundel moves forwards but Martynov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Arundel.
Good standup being displayed there by Martynov as he connects with a hook.
Arundel jabs Martynov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Arundel.
A nice leg kick lands there from Martynov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martynov avoids the head kick by Arundel.
Martynov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Martynov misses with a looping right.
Arundel throws out a counter right but Martynov avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Arundel slips under a jab from Martynov.
Arundel throws a big counter head kick but Martynov avoids it with no problem.
Arundel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Martynov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arundel.
Arundel throws a jab when Martynov was well out of range.
Arundel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arundel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Martynov misses with a looping right.
Arundel tries to land a front kick but Martynov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Martynov looks to score with a jab to the body but Arundel is just out of range.
Martynov scores with a sloppy right hand. Arundel should have avoided that one.
Martynov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Martynov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arundel works over Martynov's head and body with a nice combination.
Martynov looks to throw the jab but Arundel is out of range.
Arundel lands a jab to the nose.
Martynov punishes Arundel's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Martynov throws an overhand right that lands on Arundel's shoulder, as Arundel tries to avoid the shot.
Arundel scores with a hook.
Martynov misses the jab.
Martynov throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Martynov.
Martynov misses with a left hand
and Arundel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martynov scores with a nice right hand.
Martynov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martynov throws a combination that misses
and Arundel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Martynov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Arundel.
Arundel moves away from the strike by Martynov.
The fighters circling - Martynov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martynov misses with a looping left.
A big right from Martynov misses. #T4#
Arundel thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arundel throws a head kick but Martynov moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Arundel.
Arundel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Martynov.
Martynov throws out a loose jab but Arundel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Arundel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Arundel cracks Martynov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Martynov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Martynov throws a looping overhand right but Arundel ducks down to avoid it.
Martynov throws a hook to the side of Arundel's head but Arundel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martynov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martynov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arundel staying out of range there.
Martynov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arundel finds it's way round the side to connect with Martynov's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Martynov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Latrobe Arundel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Martynov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Martynov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arundel. That did some damage!
Arundel tries to land a front kick but Martynov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Martynov throws a jab but it's blocked by Arundel.
Martynov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arundel throws a hook to the side of Martynov's head but Martynov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martynov misses with a straight left.
Arundel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Martynov throws an overhand right that lands on Arundel's shoulder, as Arundel tries to avoid the shot.
Martynov takes a swing at Arundel's ribcage but misses.
Arundel looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Martynov with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arundel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martynov.
Martynov throws a lazy head kick
and Arundel counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martynov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the body from Martynov misses
and Arundel counters with a left and a right that stings Martynov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martynov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Arundel misses with a straight right.
Arundel cracks Martynov with a good jab.
Martynov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arundel on the side of the head.
Arundel throws a hook to the side of Martynov's head but Martynov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martynov misses with a right hand
and Arundel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martynov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arundel.
Martynov takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Martynov is rocked!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Arundel might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Martynov has got the better of the exchanges.
Martynov misses with an uppercut.
Oh Martynov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arundel lands an overhand right.
A low kick from Martynov misses
and Arundel scores with a counter punch that sends Martynov to the canvas! Arundel smells blood - he's punishing Martynov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Martynov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Latrobe Arundel!
Latrobe Arundel is the new middleweight champion!
Latrobe Arundel thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Skrap Fights 90
Date: Oct 11, 2019

#R1#
Martynov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buriak just misses with a punch to the body.
Martynov falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Buriak counter with a right hand.
Buriak throws an overhand right that lands on Martynov's shoulder, as Martynov tries to avoid the shot.
Martynov throws a right hand that Buriak ducks under and follows up with a left that Buriak also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Buriak misses the target.
Martynov is looking to counter punch.
Martynov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Buriak.
Martynov moves in looking to clinch but Buriak pushes him off.
Buriak lands a jab to Martynov's midsection.
Martynov misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov misses with a double jab.
Martynov loads up on a big right hand but Buriak slips the punch.
A punch combination from Martynov misses.
Buriak digs a good body shot into Martynov's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Martynov misses the target.
Buriak looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Martynov. Those never looked like landing.
Martynov misses with a left hand
and Buriak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Martynov thinking.
Nice defenses there by Buriak.
Martynov looks to land a combination but Buriak avoids it well.
Buriak misses with a wild body shot.
Buriak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martynov was well out of range. Poor timing from Buriak.
Buriak keeps the fight on the outside.
Martynov fails to land with a series of punches.
Martynov tries to bum rush Buriak with a series of wild strikes but Buriak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A countering left hand to the body from Buriak misses.#CL#
Martynov has closed the distance and engaged Buriak in a clinch.
Buriak can't find room to land a body shot as Martynov controls the action.
Buriak can't find room to land a body shot as Martynov controls the action.
Martynov blocks a body shot from Buriak.
Buriak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martynov tries to land a knee to the head but Buriak blocks with his arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Buriak.
Martynov misses with the head strike.
Buriak misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Buriak misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Buriak.
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!
A nice left hand lands by Buriak.
Buriak can't find room to land a body shot as Martynov controls the action.
Buriak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Martynov misses with a punch on the inside.
Buriak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Buriak tries to work over Martynov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buriak lands a left hand.
Martynov lands an uppercut.
Buriak misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Buriak.
A shot in the inside from Buriak.
Buriak scores with a shot to the side of Martynov's head.
Buriak scores a nice knee to the body.
Martynov is breathing heavily.
Buriak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martynov's elbow. #BC2#
Buriak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buriak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Buriak cracks a nice hook into Martynov's ribs.
Martynov misses with the combination. #T3#
Buriak scores with a shot to the body.
Martynov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Buriak to score with a decent uppercut.
Buriak connects with a leg kick. Martynov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Martynov throws a hook but Buriak avoids it easily.
Buriak shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Buriak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Buriak jabs Martynov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Martynov scores with a punch to the head.
Martynov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martynov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Martynov catches Buriak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good leg kick by Buriak there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martynov staying out of range there.
Buriak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Martynov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buriak.
Buriak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martynov was well out of range. Poor timing from Buriak.
Martynov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buriak.
Martynov swings for the body but Buriak moves out of range.
Martynov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Buriak misses.
Buriak scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Martynov gets a clinch.
Martynov tries a knee to the head but Buriak blocks it.
Buriak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buriak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Buriak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buriak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buriak has Martynov pressed against the ropes, preventing Martynov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Martynov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Buriak dominated that round.
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#
Buriak jabs at Martynov's body.
Martynov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Buriak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Buriak missing with a left hand there. Martynov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buriak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martynov missing with a left hand there. Buriak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martynov throws the left hand but Buriak avoids the punch easily.
Buriak let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Buriak on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Martynov fails to land with a series of punches.
Buriak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Martynov throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Buriak.
Buriak swings for the body but Martynov moves out of range.
Buriak with a jab.
Martynov swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buriak walks into a straight right hand from Martynov.#T1#
Buriak scores with a hook to the body. Martynov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Martynov moves out of range of the strikes.
Martynov tries to counter by clinching up but Buriak breaks away and moves out of range.
Martynov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buriak tries to move into range but Martynov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Buriak looks to score with a jab to the body but Martynov is just out of range.
Buriak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martynov.
Dimitri Buriak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Buriak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martynov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buriak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martynov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Buriak throws a hook but Martynov blocks it.
A nice combination there by Martynov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martynov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Buriak counter with a right hand.
Sergei Martynov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martynov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Martynov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Buriak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Buriak throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Martynov throws a poor cross that misses
and Buriak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Buriak is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Martynov rather than just go for the knockout.
Buriak digs a good body shot into Martynov's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A combination from Buriak does no damage.
Martynov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Buriak momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Martynov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Buriak thuds a left hand into Martynov's body.
Buriak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martynov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buriak.
Martynov is looking for a counter combo.
Buriak lands a jab to Martynov's midsection.
Buriak scores with a shot to the body.
Martynov takes a swing at Buriak's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Buriak.#T3#
Buriak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martynov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Martynov misses the target.
Buriak has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Buriak scores with a body shot.
Sergei Martynov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the body from Martynov misses
enabling Buriak to counter with a crisp jab.
Buriak throws an overhand right that lands on Martynov's shoulder, as Martynov tries to avoid the shot.
Buriak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buriak throws a hook but Martynov blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Martynov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Buriak scores with a jab to the body.
Buriak swats away the attempt to clinch by Martynov.
Martynov throws a poor cross that misses
and Buriak counters with a nice uppercut.
Martynov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buriak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martynov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Buriak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martynov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martynov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Buriak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buriak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Martynov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Martynov slips a jab and a cross from Buriak.
Martynov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martynov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buriak.
Buriak throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buriak throws a body punch but Martynov moves out of range.
Buriak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Martynov slips a jab from Buriak.
Buriak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Buriak misses with an uppercut.
Martynov slips under a jab from Buriak.
Buriak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martynov blocks a low kick nicely.
Martynov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Buriak counters with a left to the body.
Martynov throws out a loose jab but Buriak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buriak misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Buriak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Buriak connects with a jab.
Martynov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Buriak just misses with a punch to the body.
Martynov lands with a cross.
Buriak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martynov throws a series of punches but Buriak avoids them all with ease.
Martynov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buriak.
Martynov misses with a hook. Buriak ducked under it nicely.
Buriak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buriak lands with a shot to the body.
Buriak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Martynov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Martynov connects with a crisp jab.
Martynov throws a jab when Buriak was well out of range.
Martynov throws a jab but it's blocked by Buriak. #T1#
Buriak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martynov doesn't seem bothered though.
Martynov misses the jab.
Martynov throws a lazy uppercut
and Buriak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martynov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Buriak slips a jab and a cross from Martynov.
Martynov throws an off balance right hand
and Buriak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Buriak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Buriak lands with a good body shot.
Martynov throws a series of punches but Buriak moves out of range.
Buriak scores with a shot to the body.
Buriak sizes up Martynov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buriak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martynov throws a jab but it's blocked by Buriak.
Martynov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buriak. #CL#
Martynov clinches up with Buriak and pushes him back against the ropes.#T2#
Buriak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buriak misses with a punch to the body.
Buriak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martynov's elbow.
Buriak works on Martynov's body with a couple of short punches.
Buriak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buriak tries to throw a body punch but Martynov avoids it by throwing Buriak back against the ropes.
Martynov fails to pull guard.
Buriak misses with some punches.
Buriak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buriak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buriak throws a punch but it's blocked by Martynov. #TD#
Martynov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Buriak uses from the top position.
Buriak trying to control the position from guard on top but Martynov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martynov being controlled here, momentarily.
Buriak forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Buriak controlling the pace.
Buriak trying to control from half guard but Martynov is working away.
Buriak is pressing down on Martynov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martynov is holding on for now.
Buriak performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Martynov is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Martynov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Buriak looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Martynov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Martynov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Buriak wants to take a breather but Martynov is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Buriak really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Martynov misses with a hook
and Martynov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martynov's corner calls for a 1-2. Martynov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Martynov misses with a looping left.
Martynov takes one to the chin there.
Martynov just misses with a punch to the body.
Buriak let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Martynov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martynov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Buriak counters with a nice uppercut.
Martynov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buriak misses with a hook.
Buriak shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buriak misses with a hook.
It looked like Martynov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Buriak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martynov misses with a left hand
and Buriak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Martynov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Martynov misses. #T1#
Buriak lands a body shot.
Martynov takes a swing at Buriak's ribcage but misses.
Martynov throws a body shot but no joy.
Buriak digs a good hook to Martynov's body.
Martynov throws a nice looking combination but Buriak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Buriak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martynov tries to close the distance and clinch but Buriak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Buriak now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Martynov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Buriak counter with a right hand.
Martynov throws a shot from downtown. Buriak moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Buriak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Martynov lands with an uppercut that bounces Buriak off the ropes and back into range.
Martynov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Buriak lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buriak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Buriak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Martynov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Buriak misses with a hook. Martynov ducked under it nicely.
Buriak throws out a loose jab but Martynov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buriak lands with a nice body punch.
Buriak jabs at Martynov's body.
Martynov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Martynov misses with a looping left.
Martynov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buriak throws out the jab.
Buriak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Martynov pushes Buriak up against the ropes in a clinch.
Buriak tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martynov avoids it.
Buriak scores with a shoulder strike.
Martynov lands a body shot. #T3#
Martynov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Martynov blocking some punches.
Buriak throws a punch but it's blocked by Martynov.
Martynov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buriak lands with a right to the head.
Buriak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martynov's elbow.
A short right from Buriak on the inside. #BC#
Martynov manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Martynov moves into range and clinches up with Buriak.
Buriak digs a right hand underneath Martynov's ribcage. Martynov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Martynov.
Buriak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Buriak blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Buriak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buriak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martynov moves away.
Buriak throws a lazy right hand but Martynov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buriak just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Martynov walks into a stiff left hand from Buriak.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martynov throws a body punch but Buriak moves out of range. #CL#
Martynov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Martynov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Buriak.
Martynov lands an uppercut.
Martynov scores with a shot to the side of Buriak's head.
Martynov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Buriak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buriak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Buriak. #TD#
Martynov pulls guard.
Buriak trying to control but Martynov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Martynov looking for a guillotine here but Buriak defends easily.
Buriak trying to control but Martynov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Buriak dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Buriak jabs Martynov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Buriak lands a slapping body shot.
Buriak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Martynov at a distance.
Buriak missing with a left hand there. Martynov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martynov misses with a wild combination.
Buriak lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Buriak throws a lazy right hand but Martynov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martynov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Martynov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Buriak's hands.
Buriak slips under a jab.
Buriak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Buriak. That's going to slow Martynov down.
Martynov clobbers Buriak with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Martynov throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buriak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Martynov throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Martynov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Buriak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Buriak misses with an uppercut. Martynov saw that one coming.
Martynov throws a series of punches but Buriak avoids them all with ease.
Buriak throws a looping overhand right but Martynov ducks down to avoid it.
Buriak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Buriak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buriak misses with a hook. Martynov ducked under it nicely.
Martynov tries to clinch but Buriak moves out of range.
Buriak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buriak throws an overhand right that lands on Martynov's shoulder, as Martynov tries to avoid the shot.
Buriak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Martynov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Martynov.
Buriak jabs at Martynov's body.
Nice straight punches there by Buriak. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Buriak.
Well,Martynov is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Martynov darts in trying to clinch
and Buriak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Martynov thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martynov throws a poor cross that misses
and Buriak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Martynov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Buriak backs up against the ropes.
Buriak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Buriak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martynov. #T3#
Martynov just misses with a punch to the body.
Buriak shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Martynov eats them both and turns towards Buriak to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Buriak throws a jab but it's blocked by Martynov.
Buriak lands a nice hook to Martynov's body. Martynov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Martynov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Buriak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martynov.
Martynov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Buriak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martynov swings widly with a right hand
and Buriak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martynov throws a body shot but no joy.
Buriak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martynov.
Buriak scores with the left hand. Martynov knows he should have avoided that one.
Buriak slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Buriak misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martynov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martynov throws a combination that misses
and Buriak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Buriak takes one to the chin there.
Martynov swings for the body but Buriak moves out of range.
Martynov misses with an uppercut. Buriak saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Buriak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A lazy left from Martynov finds it's target.
Martynov swings widly with a right hand
and Buriak counters with a nice uppercut.
Martynov throws a poor cross that misses
and Buriak counters with a straight right hand.
Martynov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buriak connects with a nice looking jab.
Buriak throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Buriak throws a hook but Martynov avoids it easily.
Martynov connects with a right hand. Buriak shakes it off.
Sergei Martynov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dimitri Buriak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC#
Buriak is rocked!
Martynov lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Buriak head around and knocks him out cold! Martynov hops onto the ropes and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergei Martynov!
Sergei Martynov retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Sergei Martynov 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: Skrap Fights 81
Date: Sep 13, 2019

#R1#
Martynov misses with a body shot.
Costa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Martynov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Martynov slips a jab and a cross from Costa.
Martynov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Costa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good standup being displayed there by Costa as he connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Martynov. That snapped Costa's head back.
Costa dodges the punch combination from Martynov.
Costa attempts a counter takedown but Martynov avoids it well and moves away.
Martynov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to the liver by Costa. Beautiful body shot.
Costa takes a swing at Martynov's ribcage but misses.
Martynov moves away from the strike by Costa.
Martynov thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martynov just misses with a punch to the body.
Costa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martynov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Martynov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martynov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Costa misses with a jab to the body
and Martynov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Costa is looking to wear down Martynov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Martynov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Costa circles away quickly and effectively.
Martynov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Martynov misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Costa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Martynov is in trouble now - Costa has advanced to mount!
Martynov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Costa has hold of Martynov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Martynov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
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!#SUB#
Costa looking for a guillotine from mount but Martynov is having none of it. #T2#
Martynov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Costa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Martynov is desperately trying to improve his position but Costa has a good base and remains in mount.
Costa controlling the position easily from mount.
Costa wants to control the pace but Martynov is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Costa is trying to take his opponent's back.
Costa wants to control the pace but Martynov is squirming around nicely.
Martynov wants to control but Costa is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Costa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Costa trying to control but Martynov is having none of it. #SUB#
Costa is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Martynov has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Martynov tries to hold on but Costa postures up.
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.
Costa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Martynov is looking to escape.
Costa wants to take Martynov's back but he can't do it this time.
Costa wants to control but instead Martynov manages to regain half guard.
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 Santiago Costa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Costa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Martynov swats away the attempt to clinch by Costa.
The fighters circling - Costa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martynov moves away.
Martynov misses the shot to the body.
Costa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Martynov takes a swing at Costa's ribcage but misses.
Sergei Martynov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martynov throws a body punch but Costa moves out of range.
Costa misses with a shot to the body
and Martynov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Costa throws a looping overhand right but Martynov ducks down to avoid it.
Martynov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martynov misses with a straight right.
Martynov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Martynov misses.
Martynov falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Costa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Martynov is staying active underneath Costa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Martynov trying to control from the bottom.
Costa wants to take a breather but Martynov is having none of it.
Costa is controlling the pace.
Costa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martynov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Costa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Martynov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Costa.
Costa slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big right from Martynov misses.
A little feinted left hand from Costa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martynov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Costa lands a nice shot that snaps Martynov's head back.
Martynov scores with a jab to the body.
Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martynov moves away.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Costa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Costa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costa misses the shot to the body.
Sergei Martynov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martynov throws a hook but Costa avoids it easily.
Martynov looks to land a combination but Costa avoids it well.
Martynov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Martynov throws a body shot but no joy.
Martynov throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Costa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Costa trying to control the action but Martynov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Martynov actively working from the bottom here.
Martynov is not content to let Costa control the position.#T4##SUB2#
Martynov actively working from the bottom here.
Costa working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Martynov's thigh. Martynov counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
Martynov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Costa is defending well. Martynov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Costa has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Martynov celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergei Martynov! Sergei Martynov retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergei Martynov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Skrap Fights 70
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Martynov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Buriak.
Buriak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martynov.
Nice jab there from Buriak.
Martynov misses with a wild body shot.
Martynov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Buriak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martynov was well out of range. Poor timing from Buriak.
Martynov takes a swing at Buriak's ribcage but misses.
Martynov avoids the body shot from Buriak.
Martynov swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Buriak to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Buriak missing with a left hand there. Martynov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buriak loads up on a big right hand but Martynov slips the punch.
Martynov throws a hook to the side of Buriak's head but Buriak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buriak misses with a left hand
and Martynov counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Buriak connects with the punch.
Buriak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martynov.
Buriak throws out a counter right but Martynov avoids it with no problem.
Buriak jabs at Martynov's body.
Buriak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martynov.
Buriak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Buriak misses the shot to the body.
Martynov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Martynov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martynov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buriak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Martynov is looking to wear down Buriak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Buriak lands with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Martynov.
A countering left hand to the body from Buriak misses.#T2#
A punch combination from Martynov misses.
Buriak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martynov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Buriak with a jab.
A punch combination from Martynov misses.
Buriak is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Martynov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Buriak throws a body shot but no joy.
Buriak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martynov moves away.
Buriak slips under a jab from Martynov.
Buriak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martynov. Buriak does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Martynov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buriak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Martynov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Buriak counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Buriak does it's job there.#T3#
Buriak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martynov.
Martynov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Buriak throws out a loose jab but Martynov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martynov is looking for a counter combo.
Buriak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Buriak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martynov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Buriak finds it's way round the side to connect with Martynov's head.
Martynov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martynov throws out a loose jab but Buriak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buriak swings away with a body shot that misses
and Martynov counters with a series of strikes. Buriak will be more careful next time no doubt.
Buriak ducks under a wild hook from Martynov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martynov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Buriak finds it's way round the side to connect with Martynov's head.
Martynov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Martynov lunges at Buriak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Buriak's hand.
Martynov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buriak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buriak lands with a good body shot.
Dimitri Buriak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Martynov. Those never looked like landing.
Martynov avoids the body shot from Buriak.
Buriak takes a swing at Martynov's ribcage but misses.
Martynov throws a big counter combination but Buriak scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Buriak lands an overhand right.
Martynov tries to clinch but Buriak is having none of it. #CL#
Martynov gets a clinch.
Martynov is trying to stall.
Buriak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Martynov as the two fighters clinch.
Nice elbow from Martynov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dimitri Buriak will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Martynov.
Buriak takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Buriak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buriak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Martynov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Buriak misses its intended target.
Martynov misses with an uppercut.
Buriak lands with an uppercut that bounces Martynov off the ropes and back into range.
Buriak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buriak looks to score with a jab to the body but Martynov is just out of range.#KD#
Martynov lands a left and a right that send Buriak crashing to the mat, dazed. Martynov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martynov slips a jab from Buriak.
Buriak connects with a right hand. Martynov shakes it off.#T1#
Buriak gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Martynov gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Martynov!
Sergei Martynov retains his middleweight title!
Sergei Martynov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Skrap Fights 62
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
Martynov misses with an uppercut. Costa saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Martynov.
Martynov swings widly with a right hand
and Costa counters with a nice uppercut.
Martynov lands a glancing blow to the side of Costa's head.
Martynov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martynov misses with a two punch combination.
Costa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martynov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martynov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Costa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA Vale Tudo in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martynov throws out the jab.
Costa misses with a hook to the body
and Martynov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martynov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martynov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Costa.#T1#
Martynov misses with a straight left.
Martynov avoids the body shot from Costa.
A left lands for Costa.
Costa throws a big shot that misses.
Martynov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sergei Martynov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Martynov.
Martynov throws a shot from downtown. Costa moves away and avoids it.
Costa tries to counter with a takedown but Martynov is quick to defend against it.
Martynov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Martynov misses with a body punch #TD#
and Costa counters with a takedown into side control.
Martynov is trying to control Costa's posture but Costa avoids it.
Martynov trying to control but Costa flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Costa gets his hands free as Martynov looks to control.
Martynov looking to control the position. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martynov prevents Costa from getting a body triangle.
Martynov trying to control but not successfully.
Costa keeps control of the position as Martynov tries to break free.
Costa gets his hands free as Martynov looks to control.
Costa is controlling the position but Martynov somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Martynov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Martynov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Martynov trying to control here.
Martynov is staying active underneath Costa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Costa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Martynov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Costa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Costa's back!#T4#
Costa staying busy and making it hard for Martynov to control.
Martynov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Costa rolls, trying to escape but Martynov keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santiago Costa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Martynov tries to clinch up but Costa circles away and keeps his distance.
A quick step to the side and Costa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costa misses with a body shot.
Costa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Martynov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Costa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Martynov instigates a clinch.
Martynov blocks a body shot from Costa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martynov.
Martynov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Costa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Martynov lands with a light punch inside.
Martynov gets through Costa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Martynov to keep the fight standing.
Costa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Costa throws a punch but it's blocked by Martynov.
Martynov can't find room to land a body shot as Costa controls the action. #TD#
Costa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Martynov uses from the top position. #SUB#
Costa working for submissions but it's allowed Martynov to get to half guard. #T1#
Martynov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Costa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Martynov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.#SUB#
Costa working for a triangle but Martynov defends it easily. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Martynov passes Costa's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SU2#
Martynov decides to stand and escape the position.
Costa just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Nice uppercut there from Martynov.
Martynov stuffs the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Costa. Martynov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Costa throws a body shot but no joy.
Martynov misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Costa misses its target.
Martynov misses with a looping left.
Martynov lands a lovely overhand right.
Martynov misses with a wild body shot.
Martynov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Costa throws a hook but Martynov avoids it easily.
Martynov misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Costa misses the target.
Costa is looking to wear down Martynov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Costa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martynov throws out the jab. #T4#
Costa slips a jab and a cross from Martynov.
A left lands for Costa.
Martynov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Costa was well out of range. Poor timing from Martynov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Martynov.
Martynov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costa.#TD#
Costa shoots in and gets a takedown into Martynov's guard.#SUB2#
Martynov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Costa defends it easily.
Costa works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Costa is looking for a kimura here.
Martynov is looking to control Costa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Martynov avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Martynov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Martynov just misses with a punch to the body.
Costa throws a body punch but Martynov moves out of range.
Martynov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Martynov works over Costa's head and body with a nice combination.
Costa misses with a takedown attempt
and Martynov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Costa misses with a shot to the body
and Martynov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Costa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Costa showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martynov tries to roll over but Costa keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Martynov actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB2#
Martynov looking for submissions off his back.
Martynov trying to control but Costa postures up.
Martynov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Costa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Martynov looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Martynov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Martynov looking for a triangle here. Costa is fighting it but it looks tight! Martynov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Costa is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sergei Martynov!
Sergei Martynov is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Sergei Martynov 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: Skrap Fights 55
Date: Jun 14, 2019

#R1#
Kovacs throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovacs doesn't manage to clinch there - Martynov circles away.
Kovacs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kovacs moves forwards but Martynov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch but Martynov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martynov missing with a left hand there. Kovacs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovacs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Martynov has knocked Kovacs down with a huge combo! Martynov steps away and waves a wobbly Kovacs back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Takeshi Kovacs has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martynov scores with a shot to the body.
Kovacs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martynov but Martynov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Martynov scores with a hook to the body. Kovacs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Martynov lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Martynov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovacs manages to avoid it.
Martynov misses with an uppercut.
Kovacs tries to counter with a takedown but Martynov is quick to defend against it.
Martynov drops his hands momentarily and Kovacs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Martynov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovacs is just out of range.
Kovacs slips under a jab.
Kovacs was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Martynov misses the shot to the body.
Kovacs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Martynov throws a right hand that Kovacs ducks under and follows up with a left that Kovacs also avoids with ease.#CL#
Kovacs moves into the clinch successfully.
Kovacs drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Martynov gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Martynov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kovacs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kovacs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sergei Martynov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Martynov. Those never looked like landing.
Martynov scores with the left hand. Kovacs knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab, jab by Kovacs - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martynov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kovacs counters with a nice uppercut.
Kovacs throws a lazy right hand but Martynov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovacs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martynov.
Kovacs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Martynov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kovacs to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kovacs wants to control from the top but Martynov keeps moving. #T3#
Kovacs works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Martynov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Martynov with the active half guard here but Kovacs passes nicely into side control.
Martynov is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kovacs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Martynov, who protects the arm well.
Martynov is being controlled here. #T4#
Kovacs moves into full mount!
Martynov regains half guard.#SUB#
Kovacs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Martynov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Martynov is not content to let Kovacs control the position.#SUB#
Kovacs is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Martynov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Martynov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Kovacs manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kovacs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Martynov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Kovacs's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kovacs missing with a left hand there. Martynov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovacs moves in looking to clinch but Martynov pushes him off.
Kovacs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martynov manages to avoid it.#TD#
Kovacs closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Martynov quickly recovers to half guard.
Martynov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kovacs is working away from the top position though.
Kovacs is stalling here. Martynov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kovacs seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Martynov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Martynov working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kovacs tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Martynov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kovacs looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
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.#T1#
Kovacs looking very determined here, making life difficult for Martynov.
Kovacs is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Martynov avoiding Kovacs 's attempts to control his hands.
Kovacs is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Martynov.
Martynov controlling well, preventing Kovacs from escaping the position.
I would not like to be Kovacs right now.
Kovacs can't escape the position. #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.
Kovacs trying to control the position but Martynov manages to sink in the hooks.
Kovacs tries to escape but Martynov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Martynov gets his hands free as Kovacs looks to control.
Kovacs tries to escape but Martynov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Martynov has good solid back control here.
Kovacs wants to escape the position.
Martynov is trying to stick to Kovacs's back but Kovacs is turning into Martynov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Martynov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kovacs.
Martynov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Martynov keeping moving, preventing Kovacs from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Martynov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kovacs doesn't defend quickly enough and Martynov has managed to lock this one up! Can Kovacs escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Martynov on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sergei Martynov!
A relieved looking Sergei Martynov 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: Skrap Fights 48
Date: May 17, 2019

#R1#
Costa lands a jab to Martynov's midsection.
Martynov throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costa lands an overhand right.
Martynov throws a jab but it's blocked by Costa.
It looked like Costa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Martynov.
Martynov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martynov. Costa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martynov avoids the body shot from Costa.
Martynov avoids the body shot from Costa.
Martynov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Costa cracks a nice hook into Martynov's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Martynov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Martynov.
Costa slips a straight right by Martynov.
Costa feinted with a counter takedown.
Costa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costa fails to land the takedown.
Martynov throws a looping overhand right but Costa ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa throws a body punch but Martynov moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Martynov misses.#T1#
Costa lands a body shot.
Costa is looking to wear down Martynov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Martynov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Costa throws a body punch but Martynov moves out of range.
Costa misses with a body shot.
Martynov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martynov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Costa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Costa moves away from the strike by Martynov.
Martynov moves out of range as Costa strikes.
Martynov feints a jab promting Costa to slip. Martynov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Costa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Martynov is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martynov lands a lovely overhand right.
Martynov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Costa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martynov.
Sergei Martynov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martynov takes a swing at Costa's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Costa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martynov throws a jab but it's blocked by Costa.
Costa tries to counter with a takedown but Martynov is quick to defend against it.
Sergei Martynov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martynov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Costa attempts a counter takedown but Martynov avoids it well and moves away.
Martynov throws a right and a left that Costa avoids nicely.
The crowd cheers as Costa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Martynov doesn't seem phased though.
Costa looks to score with a jab to the body but Martynov is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Martynov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Costa, as that shot connected.
Costa throws a body punch but Martynov moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martynov. Costa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martynov throws a jab when Costa was well out of range.
Martynov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Costa.
Costa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Costa misses.
Martynov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
so Costa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Costa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Martynov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Costa has picked Martynov up and slammed him! Martynov can't keep hold of the triangle and Costa manages to pass to side control!
Martynov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Martynov sneaks back into half 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.
Costa trying to pass the guard but Martynov defending well. #SUB2#
Martynov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Martynov actively working from the bottom here.
Costa is looking to take a break and control but Martynov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martynov trying to control but Costa postures up. #T4#
Costa is keen to just control but Martynov is a slippery customer.
Costa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Martynov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Costa pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Martynov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Costa escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Costa!
A control attempt from Martynov but he's now mounted!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Costa looking to control but Martynov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Costa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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 Santiago Costa will probably get the nod.
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#
Martynov slips under a jab from Costa.
Martynov throws a counter combo.
Martynov lands a right hook to the body.
Costa lands with a nice body punch.
Martynov looks to land a right hand but Costa moved out of range.
Costa throws a shot from downtown. Martynov moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Martynov misses.
Costa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Costa lands a glancing blow to the side of Martynov's head.
It looks like Costa has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Costa slips a straight right by Martynov.
Martynov moves out of range of the strikes.
Martynov lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Martynov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sergei Martynov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martynov misses with a body shot.
Martynov misses with a straight right.
Martynov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Martynov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Costa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martynov.
Costa slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Costa, as that shot connected.
Costa looks to land a right hand but Martynov moved out of range.
Martynov avoids the body shot from Costa.
Costa slips a jab from Martynov.
Costa misses with a shot to the body
letting Martynov counter with a right hand.
Costa scores with a body shot.
Martynov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Costa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Martynov's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costa is thwarting Martynov's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Martynov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Costa pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Martynov is looking to control Costa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Martynov avoid being mounted?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Martynov gets back to full guard.
Costa trying to control but Martynov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Martynov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Costa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Martynov.
Martynov is looking to regain half guard here but Costa keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Martynov is not content to let Costa control the position.
Martynov tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Costa easily slips into full mount!
Martynov can't escape the position. #SUB#
Martynov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Costa.
Martynov is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Costa has taken his back.
Martynov is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T4##SUB#
Costa working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Martynov breaks Costa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Costa working for a triangle but Martynov defends it easily. #SUB#
Costa has his foot on Martynov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martynov works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Santiago Costa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Costa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martynov to score with a decent uppercut.
Costa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martynov.
Costa swings for the body but Martynov moves out of range.
Costa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Martynov on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Costa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Costa lands with an uppercut that bounces Martynov off the ropes and back into range.
Martynov cracks Costa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Martynov throws an overhand right that lands on Costa's shoulder, as Costa tries to avoid the shot.
Martynov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Costa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Martynov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Costa dives in and grabs Martynov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martynov pushes down on Costa's head and hops out.
Sloppy strikes from Martynov. Those never looked like landing.
Costa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Costa misses with a straight right. #T1#
Costa cracks Martynov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Martynov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costa moves away.
Costa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martynov.
Nice uppercut there from Martynov.
Martynov avoids the body shot from Costa.
Martynov walks into a stiff left hand from Costa.
Martynov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Costa attempts a counter takedown but Martynov avoids it well and moves away.
Martynov misses with a double jab.
Martynov throws a series of punches but Costa moves out of range.
Martynov throws a right and a left that Costa avoids nicely.
Martynov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Costa cracks Martynov with a good jab.
Martynov lands with an uppercut that bounces Costa off the ropes and back into range.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa looks to land a left hand but Martynov moved out of range nicely.
Martynov misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Costa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martynov throws a hook but Costa blocks it.
Martynov scores with a sloppy right hand. Costa should have avoided that one. #TD#
Costa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Martynov to the mat! Martynov manages to get full guard.
Costa wants to control from the top but Martynov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Martynov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Costa passes Martynov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Martynov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Costa moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Martynov.
Martynov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Costa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Martynov is trying to reverse the position but instead Costa has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Martynov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Costa is not going to allow Martynov to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Costa is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Martynov has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Costa has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Martynov taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Costa doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Santiago Costa!
Santiago Costa is the new middleweight champion!

Event: Skrap Fights 42
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Martynov.
Vonshredder throws a combination. Martynov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vonshredder lands a nice shot to the body.
Martynov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martynov misses the jab.
Martynov slips under a jab.
Martynov throwing a counter right hand but Vonshredder manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Martynov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vonshredder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martynov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vonshredder in his tracks.
Martynov moves away from the strike by Vonshredder.
Martynov throws an off balance right hand
and Vonshredder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martynov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
Martynov throws a body shot but no joy.
Vonshredder 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vonshredder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vonshredder tries to bum rush Martynov with a series of wild strikes but Martynov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martynov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Martynov's corner calls for a 1-2. Martynov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Vonshredder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Martynov's hands.
Martynov cracks Vonshredder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vonshredder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martynov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sergei Martynov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vonshredder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martynov misses with a two punch combination.
Vonshredder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vonshredder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martynov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vonshredder on the side of the head.
Martynov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vonshredder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martynov.
Vonshredder drops his hands momentarily and Martynov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vonshredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Martynov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martynov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martynov throws a right hand that Vonshredder ducks under and follows up with a left that Vonshredder also avoids with ease.
Martynov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vonshredder under the eye.
Vonshredder throws a shot from downtown. Martynov moves away and avoids it.#KD#
Martynov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vonshredder sprawling to the canvas! Vonshredder rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Martynov finish him?! #ROC#
Vonshredder is rocked!
Martynov cracks a nice hook into Vonshredder's ribs.
Vonshredder is still on wobbly legs! Can Martynov finish him?
Vonshredder gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Martynov points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Vonshredder wakes up just in time to hear Martynov thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergei Martynov!
Sergei Martynov retains his middleweight title!
Sergei Martynov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Skrap Fights 35
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1##CL#
Pierre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pierre tries to pull guard but Martynov forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Pierre tries to pull guard but Martynov holds him up against the ropes and eventually Pierre drops back down to his feet.
Pierre jumps guard but Martynov turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilky Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierre tries to pull guard but Martynov forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Pierre is trying to pull guard but Martynov turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Martynov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pierre is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Martynov to keep the fight standing.
Pierre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martynov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pierre tries to pull guard but Martynov won't allow it.
Pierre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Martynov smiles and moves away. #CL#
Pierre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Martynov, pushing him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martynov lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Martynov manages to pull guard.
Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Martynov is retaining full guard.
Martynov keeping moving, preventing Pierre from controlling successfully.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1##SUB2#
Pierre is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Martynov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Pierre is looking to defend but Martynov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Pierre! Martynov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Pierre taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sergei Martynov!
Sergei Martynov is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Sergei Martynov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Skrap Fights 23
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Frye throws an off balance right hand
and Martynov counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Frye does it's job there.
Martynov walks into a stiff left hand from Frye.
Frye fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martynov defending well as Frye loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Martynov closes the distance and clinches.
Martynov is trying to pull guard but Frye has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Martynov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martynov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Martynov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frye, pushing him back against the ropes.
Frye displaying some good clinch control by pressing Martynov up against the ropes.#BC2#
Frye breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martynov slips a jab from Frye.
Martynov moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Martynov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frye looks to land a left hand but Martynov moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Martynov finds it's target.#CUT#
It looks like Isaac Frye has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martynov swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Frye to counter with a crisp jab.
Martynov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martynov takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Martynov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frye. Martynov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martynov scores with a hook to the body. Frye takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Martynov closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Martynov breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Frye misses the target.
Martynov connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Martynov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frye, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Martynov breaks the clinch.
Martynov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Martynov cracks Frye with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Martynov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Isaac Frye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Frye, as that shot connected.
Martynov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#
Frye is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Isaac Frye's cut even more.
Martynov drops Frye with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Frye! Martynov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Martynov!
A victorious Sergei Martynov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Isaac Frye had this to say: 'My opponent was victorious tonight. I will return and next time it will be me who is victorious.'.

Event: Skrap Fights 14
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Martynov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rudskogen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen lands a front kick.
Rudskogen lands a body shot.
Rudskogen looks to score with a jab to the body but Martynov is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen throws a lazy body kick
and Martynov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martynov lands a jab to the head.
Rudskogen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Martynov counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Martynov defending well as Rudskogen loads up on a big left hand.
Martynov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rudskogen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rudskogen misses with an uppercut. Martynov saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Martynov. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Martynov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rudskogen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rudskogen swings widly with a right hand
and Martynov counters with a stiff right hand.
Martynov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Rudskogen scores with a jab to the body.
Martynov 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.
Rudskogen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rudskogen misses with an uppercut
and Rudskogen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martynov moves away from the strike by Rudskogen.
Martynov throws out a loose jab but Rudskogen uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martynov misses with a left hand
and Rudskogen counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Rudskogen misses the shot to the body.
Martynov misses with a double jab
and Rudskogen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Martynov misses with a left hand
and Rudskogen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rudskogen misses the shot to the body.
Rudskogen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Rudskogen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rudskogen misses with a low kick as Martynov jumps back.#T4#
Martynov fails to land with a series of punches.
Rudskogen takes a swing at Martynov's ribcage but misses.
Rudskogen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rudskogen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Martynov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws the kick towards the body but Martynov avoids it.
Rudskogen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Martynov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Martynov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rudskogen moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Rudskogen misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Rudskogen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Donk. Martynov catches Rudskogen right on the button with a cross.
Martynov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sergei Martynov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rudskogen misses with a kick to the body.
Rudskogen tries to score with a low kick but Martynov moves his leg out of the way.
Martynov misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Martynov misses with a combination
and Rudskogen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Martynov throws a right hand that Rudskogen ducks under and follows up with a left that Rudskogen also avoids with ease.
Rudskogen tries to land a leg kick but Martynov saw it coming and moves away.
Rudskogen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martynov.
A jab from Martynov misses.
Martynov scores with a jab to the head.
Martynov lands an overhand right.#T2#
Rudskogen misses with a body shot
and Martynov counters with a stiff right hand.
Rudskogen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martynov's sensitive parts.
Rudskogen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rudskogen thows a leg kick but Martynov checks it
and Martynov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martynov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rudskogen slips under a jab.
Martynov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martynov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Rudskogen swings for the body but Martynov moves out of range.
Martynov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#KD#
Martynov drops Rudskogen with a beautiful combination! Rudskogen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Martynov is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Rudskogen is rocked!
Rudskogen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Martynov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Martynov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Martynov on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL2#
Rudskogen instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Martynov breaks the clinch. #T4#
Nice body punch from Martynov.
Rudskogen takes one to the side of the head.
Rudskogen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martynov momentarily.
Rudskogen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rudskogen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Martynov will feel that in the morning.
Rudskogen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martynov.
Rudskogen throws a shot from downtown. Martynov moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Martynov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Martynov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Martynov lands with a straight right. Rudskogen didn't see that one coming.
Rudskogen moves out of range of the strikes.
Martynov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Martynov.
Martynov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rudskogen 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.
Rudskogen throws a series of punches but Martynov moves out of range.
Martynov throws a jab but it's blocked by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
Rudskogen throws a push kick but Martynov slaps the foot to one side.
Rudskogen misses the shot to the body.
Martynov misses with a two punch combination.
Rudskogen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Martynov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rudskogen manages to avoid it.
Rudskogen tries to land a front kick but Martynov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rudskogen swings for the body but Martynov moves out of range.
Martynov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rudskogen. Martynov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jon Rudskogen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Martynov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rudskogen. Rudskogen obviously looking to wear him down.
Rudskogen connects with a crisp jab.
Rudskogen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rudskogen ducks under a wild hook from Martynov.
Martynov takes a swing at Rudskogen's ribcage but misses.
Martynov throws a looping overhand right but Rudskogen ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rudskogen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Martynov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Martynov blocks the leg kick.
Martynov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rudskogen wants to land a leg kick but Martynov is out of range.
Martynov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Martynov throws a shot to the body.
Rudskogen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martynov. That did some damage!
Martynov throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Rudskogen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Martynov avoids a kick to the body.
Martynov is looking to counter punch.
Rudskogen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Martynov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martynov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rudskogen throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rudskogen throws a hook but Martynov blocks it.
Martynov throws a series of punches but Rudskogen moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Martynov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Martynov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Sergei Martynov!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Sergei Martynov!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Sergei Martynov!

Sergei Martynov wins by unanimous decision!
Sergei Martynov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DK Battleground XIII
Date: Nov 21, 2018

#R1#
Costa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martynov pinned against the cage. Martynov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Costa looks to score with a jab to the body but Martynov is just out of range.
Martynov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Costa.
The fighters circle momentarily. Martynov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Costa misses with a looping left.
Costa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martynov sprawls well. Martynov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Costa gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Martynov throws a jab when Costa was well out of range.
Costa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Costa.
Sergei Martynov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Costa.#T1#
Costa takes a swing at Martynov's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Martynov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martynov scores with a jab. Costa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martynov moves away.
Costa fails with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Martynov.
And Costa tries to counter it with a takedown but Martynov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Martynov fails to land with a series of punches.
Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
Martynov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Costa has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
No joy there for Costa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Costa looks to move away, Martynov throws a big counter combo but Costa just gets out of the way.
Costa lands a body shot.
Costa throws a lazy uppercut
and Martynov counters with a stiff right hand.
Costa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Martynov enables Costa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Martynov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Costa has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Martynov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Costa is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Martynov pulls down on the head and he's put Costa to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sergei Martynov!
Sergei Martynov retains his middleweight title!
Sergei Martynov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DK Battleground XI
Date: Oct 29, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Ofenloch clinches up with Martynov and pushes him back against the cage.
Ofenloch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ofenloch connects with a knee to the head.
Ofenloch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martynov.
Martynov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martynov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ofenloch smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Ofenloch closes the distance and clinches.
Martynov tries to pull guard but Ofenloch won't allow it. #TD#
Martynov decides to pull guard.
Ofenloch sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Ofenloch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martynov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ofenloch has managed to get both his arms back between Martynov's legs - danger averted.
Ofenloch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Martynov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Martynov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ofenloch is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Martynov is looking for a triangle but Ofenloch pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Ofenloch controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Martynov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ofenloch defends well.
Ofenloch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Martynov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ofenloch defends it easily.#SUB#
Martynov looking for a guillotine here but Ofenloch defends easily. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ofenloch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ofenloch pushing down on Martynov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Martynov wants to control but Ofenloch is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ofenloch works his way into side control.
Martynov is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Ofenloch trying to control the action but Martynov is working from the bottom.
Martynov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ofenloch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Martynov seems a little lost for a moment, as Ofenloch dominates the positioning.
Martynov is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Martynov manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Martynov looking for submissions off his back.
Ofenloch is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Ofenloch moves nicely into side control.
Martynov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Martynov is being controlled here.
Ofenloch tries to move to mount but Martynov blocks the move with his legs.
Martynov is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martynov struggling a bit here.
Martynov gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Ofenloch dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ofenloch throws a push kick but Martynov slaps the foot to one side.
Martynov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Ofenloch has Martynov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ofenloch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martynov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ofenloch smiles and moves away.
Ofenloch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martynov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Ofenloch moves into the clinch.
Ofenloch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martynov.
Martynov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ofenloch backwards.
Knees to the body from Ofenloch.
Martynov working aggressively here.
Martynov working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ofenloch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ofenloch obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ofenloch blocking some punches.
Ofenloch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Martynov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ofenloch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martynov avoids it.
Martynov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martynov tries to pull guard but Ofenloch holds him up against the cage and eventually Martynov drops back down to his feet.
Ofenloch lands a knee to the head. #T1#
Ofenloch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ofenloch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ofenloch connects with a knee to the head.
Tom Ofenloch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ofenloch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martynov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martynov misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ofenloch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Martynov blocks it with crossed arms.
Ofenloch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ofenloch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Martynov working aggressively here.
Ofenloch trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Ofenloch.
Ofenloch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martynov tries to work over Ofenloch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ofenloch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Martynov blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martynov.
Martynov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Martynov misses with a body 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!#TD#
Martynov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ofenloch uses from the top position.
Sergei Martynov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ofenloch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Martynov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ofenloch defends well.#SUB#
Martynov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ofenloch sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Martynov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ofenloch sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3##SUB#
Martynov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Martynov working a defensive guard here.
Ofenloch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ofenloch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Martynov struggling a bit here.
Ofenloch controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ofenloch trying to control the action but Martynov is working from the bottom.
Ofenloch moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Martynov can't do much from the bottom here.
Martynov being controlled for a moment.
Martynov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Ofenloch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3##CL2#
Ofenloch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martynov.
Ofenloch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Martynov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martynov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ofenloch's elbow.
Ofenloch takes a shot to the head.
Martynov taking a breather.
Martynov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ofenloch to keep the fight standing.
Ofenloch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Martynov's defenses.
Martynov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ofenloch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Martynov's defenses.
Ofenloch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ofenloch scores with a knee to the head.
Martynov throws a head punch that misses.
Martynov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ofenloch to keep the fight standing.
Martynov jumps guard but Ofenloch stands there with Martynov around his waist. Martynov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Martynov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martynov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ofenloch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martynov avoids it.
Ofenloch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Martynov's defenses. #T1#
Martynov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ofenloch walks away with a smile on his face. Martynov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ofenloch keeps the fight on the outside.
Martynov keeps the fight on the outside.
Ofenloch tries to clinch up.
Martynov tries to clinch but Ofenloch is having none of it.
Martynov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ofenloch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ofenloch throws a head kick but Martynov moves out of range.
Martynov misses with an uppercut.
Martynov misses with a right hand
and Ofenloch counters with a head kick. That will keep Martynov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CL2#
Ofenloch takes the fight into the clinch.
Ofenloch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ofenloch obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ofenloch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ofenloch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T2#
Martynov is trying to pull guard but Ofenloch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ofenloch crunches a lovely knee into Martynov's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ofenloch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ofenloch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Martynov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ofenloch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ofenloch scores a nice knee to the body.
Ofenloch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ofenloch lands an elbow inside.
Martynov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice elbow from Ofenloch.
Martynov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martynov being controlled against the cage.
Ofenloch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martynov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ofenloch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ofenloch crunches a lovely knee into Martynov's ribcage.
Martynov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Ofenloch lands an elbow inside that Martynov shrugs off.
Ofenloch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ofenloch lands a knee to the head.
Ofenloch lands an elbow just above Martynov 's eye.
Ofenloch crunches a lovely knee into Martynov's ribcage.
Ofenloch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martynov has a couple of punches blocked by Ofenloch.
Ofenloch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Martynov blocks it with crossed arms.
Martynov takes an elbow to the temple.
Martynov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ofenloch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Martynov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ofenloch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martynov.
Martynov tries to work over Ofenloch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ofenloch crunches a lovely knee into Martynov's ribcage.
Martynov dodges an elbow strike from Ofenloch.
Martynov tries to pull guard but Ofenloch forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ofenloch trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
Martynov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ofenloch.
Ofenloch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ofenloch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Martynov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ofenloch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ofenloch tries to land a knee to the head but Martynov blocks with his arms.
Ofenloch content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Martynov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Martynov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Martynov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martynov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ofenloch.
Martynov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martynov misses with a punch on the inside.
Martynov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ofenloch.
Ofenloch misses with a knee strike.
Martynov can't find room to land a body shot as Ofenloch controls the action.
Martynov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martynov. #TD#
Martynov jumps guard and drags Ofenloch to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Ofenloch really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Ofenloch tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Martynov is able to avoid easily.
Martynov scores with a one two! Ofenloch had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ofenloch tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Martynov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Ofenloch darts in and clinches Martynov up against the cage.
Martynov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Martynov has a couple of punches blocked by Ofenloch.
Ofenloch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ofenloch crunches a lovely knee into Martynov's ribcage.
Martynov has a couple of punches blocked by Ofenloch.
Ofenloch misses with a knee to the head.
Ofenloch tries a knee to the head but Martynov blocks it.
Ofenloch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martynov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ofenloch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martynov is trying to pull guard but Ofenloch has him pressed against the cage.
Martynov is trying to pull guard but Ofenloch has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martynov.
Martynov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ofenloch just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Martynov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martynov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Martynov digs a right hand underneath Ofenloch's ribcage. Ofenloch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ofenloch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Martynov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ofenloch holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ofenloch lands a damaging elbow.
Martynov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ofenloch just stands there and leans against the cage.
Martynov tries to pull guard but Ofenloch holds him up against the cage and eventually Martynov drops back down to his feet.
Ofenloch prevents a body shot from Martynov.
Martynov managing to block the knees to the body from Ofenloch.
Ofenloch misses with a knee strike.
Martynov scores with a shot to the side of Ofenloch's head.
Ofenloch tries to land a knee to the head but Martynov blocks with his arms.
Ofenloch is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ofenloch landing knees to the head. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martynov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ofenloch.
Ofenloch tries a knee to the head but Martynov blocks it.
Ofenloch looking to throw knees to the head but Martynov is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Martynov tries to throw a body punch but Ofenloch avoids it by throwing Martynov back against the cage.
Martynov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ofenlochs head.
Martynov misses with the head strike.
Ofenloch blocks a body shot from Martynov.
Martynov is trying to stall.
Ofenloch missing with knees to the body.
Martynov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Martynov lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Martynov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ofenloch uses from the top position.
Ofenloch stays in close to Martynov's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Martynov is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Ofenloch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Martynov trying to control the position.
Ofenloch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ofenloch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martynov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Martynov looking for a triangle here. Ofenloch is fighting it but it looks tight! Martynov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ofenloch is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sergei Martynov!
Sergei Martynov is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Sergei Martynov, 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: DKCW 3
Date: Oct 21, 2018

#R1#
Cleinias misses with a double jab.
Cleinias throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Martynov counters with a nice uppercut.
Martynov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cleinias throws a poor cross that misses
and Martynov counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Alcibiades Cleinias has been cut.
Cleinias thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martynov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martynov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Martynov scores with a jab. Cleinias acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cleinias misses with a straight left.
Cleinias misses with an uppercut. Martynov saw that one coming.
Cleinias misses with a hook to the body
and Martynov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cleinias misses with a wild combination.
Cleinias on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cleinias looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martynov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martynov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cleinias connects with a nice looking jab.
Martynov cracks Cleinias with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Martynov moves into range and clinches up with Cleinias.
Martynov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cleinias is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Martynov lands a body shot. #T1#
Martynov is pushing Cleinias up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Martynov is leaning against Cleinias and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Martynov lands with a left to the head.
Martynov digs a right hand underneath Cleinias's ribcage. Cleinias let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Martynov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Martynov lands with a right to the head.
Martynov pushes Cleinias back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Martynov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Martynov.
Cleinias's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Martynov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Martynov lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martynov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Martynov scores with a shot to the side of Cleinias's head.
Martynov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Martynov scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Cleinias is rocked!
Martynov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cleinias is still on wobbly legs! Can Martynov finish him?
A short uppercut from Martynov.
Martynov lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
A frustrated look appears on Cleinias's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cleinias seems to have recovered his senses.
Martynov lands with a short shot to the head.
Martynov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Martynov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Martynov scores with a nice hook to the head.#KD#
Martynov drops Cleinias onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cleinias is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Nice body punch from Martynov.
Martynov lands a nice shot to the body.
Martynov lands a nice shot to the body.
Martynov lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Martynov.
Martynov pushes Cleinias against the cage. Martynov is working some dirty boxing. Martynov pushes off with a quick right hook! Cleinias goes down! Cleinias tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Martynov moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Martynov!
Sergei Martynov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DK Exhibition 3
Date: Oct 03, 2018

#R1#
Martynov blocks a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Allen.
Barry Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen with a nice cross.
Martynov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Allen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Allen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Martynov checks a leg kick.
Martynov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Allen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Allen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Allen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Martynov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice combination there by Allen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Martynov.
Martynov throws a monster overhand right that drops Allen! Martynov follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Martynov!
An out of breath Sergei Martynov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DK Battlegrounds V
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Martynov misses with a looping right.
A big left from Martynov misses.
Martynov avoids a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Allen.
A clash of legs there as Martynov blocks the low kick.
A good leg kick by Allen.
Allen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martynov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Allen throws a lazy head kick
and Martynov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Martynov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Allen walks into a straight right hand from Martynov.
Allen misses with a low kick.
Allen slips a jab and a cross from Martynov.
Allen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Martynov manages to circle out of the way.
Allen blocks a jab.
Martynov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allen sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Martynov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to Allen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martynov works on Allen's body with a couple of short punches.
Martynov lands a right hand.
Martynov lands a nice shot to the body.
Allen is breathing heavily.
Martynov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Martynov pushes Allen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Martynov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Nice body punch from Martynov - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Martynov.
Martynov lands with a light punch inside.
Martynov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Martynov.
Martynov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Martynov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Martynov.
Martynov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Martynov.
Martynov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Martynov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Martynov.
Martynov lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martynov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Martynov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Martynov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Martynov.
Martynov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Martynov scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Martynov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Martynov.
Martynov lands a left hand.
Martynov is leaning against Allen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Martynov lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Allen is rocked!
Martynov pushes Allen against the cage. Martynov is working some dirty boxing. Martynov pushes off with a quick right hook! Allen goes down! Allen tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Martynov moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Martynov!
A victorious Sergei Martynov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KONFLIKT XIX
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Martynov slips under a jab.
It looked like Martynov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bruce lands with an uppercut that bounces Martynov off the cage and back into range.
Bruce has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Martynov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bruce looks to land a left hand but Martynov moved out of range nicely.
Bruce avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Bruce releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Martynov throws a series of punches but Bruce avoids them all with ease.
Martynov staying out of range there.
Martynov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bruce misses with a looping right.#CL#
Martynov clinches.
Martynov tries to throw a body punch but Bruce avoids it by throwing Martynov back against the cage.
Bruce misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bruce creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Martynov misses with the head strike.
Martynov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bruce's elbow.
Bruce lands a body punch.
Bruce lands a body shot.
Martynov prevents a body shot from Bruce.
Martynov slows down the pace here.
Bruce looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Martynov struggles to land a body shot inside as Bruce controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bruce. #T1#
Bruce scores with a shot to the side of Martynov's head.
Bruce working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martynov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martynov.
Bruce stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Bruce breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Martynov.
Martynov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martynov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bruce cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martynov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bruce slips under a jab from Martynov.
Martynov blocks a jab.
Bruce goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Martynov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Martynov moves in looking to clinch but Bruce pushes him off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruce lands with a cross.
Bruce moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Martynov swings for the body but Bruce moves out of range. #T2#
Bruce swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martynov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bruce.
Martynov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Martynov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martynov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martynov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bruce misses with a hook. Martynov ducked under it nicely.
Martynov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bruce.
A little feinted left hand from Martynov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bruce jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bruce misses with a straight right.
Martynov is looking to counter the offense by Bruce and move into the clinch.
Bruce steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martynov.
Bruce showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martynov.
Bruce throws a hook but Martynov avoids it easily.
Bruce is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martynov.
Martynov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bruce.
Bruce fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Bruce uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martynov.
Martynov slips under a jab from Bruce.
Bruce punishes Martynov's body with a nice straight punch.
Bruce bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bruce looks to land a right hand but Martynov moved out of range.
Robert Bruce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruce throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martynov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martynov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bruce counters with a nice uppercut.
Bruce throws a hook but Martynov blocks it.
Martynov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Bruce misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Martynov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bruce misses with a hook to the body
and Martynov counters with a stiff right hand.
Martynov blocks a jab.
Martynov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Martynov misses with a few strikes there.
Bruce lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martynov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bruce throws a shot from downtown. Martynov moves away and avoids it.
As Bruce looks to move away, Martynov throws a big counter combo but Bruce just gets out of the way.
Martynov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Martynov misses with a two punch combination.
Martynov swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Bruce to counter with a crisp jab.
Bruce lands a lovely overhand right.
Bruce misses with a straight right.
Bruce comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Martynov misses the target.
Bruce slips a jab and a cross from Martynov.
Martynov defending well as Bruce loads up on a big left hand.
Martynov throwing a counter right hand but Bruce manages to avoid it.
Martynov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martynov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bruce 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.
A jab from Martynov misses.
Bruce is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Martynov with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruce defending well as Martynov loads up on a big left hand.
Bruce darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bruce misses with a straight right.
Martynov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Martynov closes the distance and pushes Bruce back into the cage.
Bruce lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Bruce dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bruce lands a nice hook to Martynov's body. Martynov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Martynov throws a looping overhand right but Bruce ducks down to avoid it.
Bruce misses with a hook. Martynov ducked under it nicely.
Robert Bruce seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martynov throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Bruce to counter with a crisp jab.
Martynov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bruce.
Martynov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruce moves away.
Martynov looks to land a right hand but Bruce moved out of range.
Bruce connects with a body shot.
Sergei Martynov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bruce avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bruce throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martynov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruce uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martynov.
Bruce thuds a left hand into Martynov's body.
Martynov misses with a shot to the body
and Bruce counters with a nice uppercut.
Bruce scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruce ducks under a wild hook from Martynov.#T1#
Bruce fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martynov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bruce has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bruce throws a good cross that connects.
Bruce moves out of range of the strikes.
Bruce looks to throw the jab but Martynov is out of range.
Bruce lands with a hook. Martynov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bruce misses with a straight right.
Martynov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bruce pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martynov missing with a left hand there. Bruce was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bruce misses the jab.
Bruce pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Martynov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Martynov misses.
Martynov throws a series of punches but Bruce moves out of range.
Martynov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bruce counters with a stiff right hand.
Martynov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Martynov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martynov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Martynov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bruce moves out of range and avoids them all 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!
Bruce moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Bruce throws out a powerful jab.
Martynov slips a straight right by Bruce.
Bruce throws a hook to the side of Martynov's head but Martynov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bruce misses with a straight left.
Martynov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bruce manages to circle out of the way.
Martynov misses with the combination.
Bruce looks to land a right hand but Martynov moved out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bruce scores with a decent looking hook.
Martynov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bruce looks to land a combination but Martynov avoids it well.
Martynov digs a good hook to Bruce's body.
Bruce misses with a straight right.
Martynov throws a poor cross that misses
and Bruce cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bruce ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martynov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bruce throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Martynov slips a jab from Bruce.
Martynov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martynov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bruce moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Martynov throws a lazy uppercut
and Bruce counters with a straight right hand.
Martynov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Martynov walks into a straight right hand from Bruce.
Martynov misses with a looping left.
Martynov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bruce.
Martynov jabs Bruce right on the nose. Bruce blinks but takes it well.
Good shot there by Martynov.
Martynov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Bruce.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruce loads up on a big right hand but Martynov slips the punch.
A jab from Martynov misses.
Bruce jabs at Martynov's body.
Martynov misses with a shot to the body
and Bruce counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Bruce there.
Bruce moves away from the strike by Martynov.
Bruce lands a two punch combo.
Bruce works Martynov's body with a nice hook.
Martynov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bruce loads up on a big right hand but Martynov slips the punch.
Nice body punch from Bruce.
Bruce rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martynov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Martynov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bruce thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bruce lands a nice shot to the body.
Bruce lands with an uppercut that bounces Martynov off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Bruce. That snapped Martynov's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martynov. Bruce does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bruce looks to score with a jab to the body but Martynov is just out of range.
Bruce is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Bruce showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Martynov throws a hook to the side of Bruce's head but Bruce sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bruce misses with a double jab
enabling Martynov to counter with a crisp jab.
Martynov thuds his right hand into Bruce's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bruce misses with a straight left.
Bruce lands with an uppercut that bounces Martynov off the cage and back into range.
Bruce lands with a nice body punch.
Bruce lands an overhand right.
Bruce throws a right and a left that Martynov avoids nicely.
Martynov lands a body shot.
Bruce looks to land a combination but Martynov avoids it well.
Bruce swings for the body but Martynov moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martynov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bruce misses the jab.
Bruce ducks under a wild hook from Martynov.#T1#
Martynov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Martynov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martynov slips a straight right by Bruce.
Martynov throws a looping overhand right but Bruce ducks down to avoid it.
Bruce misses the jab.
Bruce throws a hook but Martynov blocks it.
Martynov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bruce manages to circle out of the way.
Martynov slips a jab and a cross from Bruce.
Bruce misses with a straight right.
Martynov misses with a series of wild punches.
Martynov slips under a jab.
Martynov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Martynov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bruce cracks Martynov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Martynov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martynov connects with a crisp jab.
Bruce lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Bruce connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Martynov's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruce swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Martynov.
Bruce connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martynov momentarily.
Martynov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Martynov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martynov moves out of range as Bruce strikes.
Martynov staying out of range there.
Bruce lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bruce wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bruce misses with a looping right.
Martynov moves in looking to clinch but Bruce pushes him off.
Bruce throws a hook to the side of Martynov's head but Martynov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bruce throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martynov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Martynov just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruce throws a counter combo.#T3#
Martynov moves out of range as Bruce strikes.
Martynov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bruce jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martynov misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Bruce misses.
Bruce avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martynov throws a good cross that connects.
Martynov tries to close the distance and clinch but Bruce swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bruce thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheers as Martynov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bruce doesn't seem phased though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bruce.
Bruce 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.
Robert Bruce is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Martynov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bruce cracks a nice hook into Martynov's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruce lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Martynov backs up against the cage. #T4#
Martynov misses with a series of wild punches.
Bruce misses with a body shot.
Bruce thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bruce throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bruce rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martynov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bruce throws a lazy right hand but Martynov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martynov slips a jab from Bruce.
Martynov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bruce counters with a straight right hand.
Martynov throws a combination that misses
and Bruce counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bruce scores with a hook to the body. Martynov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bruce scores with a punch to the head.
Bruce misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martynov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruce moves away.
Sergei Martynov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruce throws a hook but Martynov avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Bruce comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bruce 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Bruce!
Robert Bruce bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2018

#R1#
Martynov dips to his left and cracks DeBurgemeester with an uppercut!
Martynov drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks DeBurgemeester right on the button. DeBurgemeester goes down! Martynov follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Martynov gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Martynov!
Our winner, Sergei Martynov, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2018

#R1#
Martynov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saari on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Riku Saari has been cut.
Saari looks to score with a jab to the body but Martynov is just out of range.
A slow jab from Martynov misses its intended target.
Martynov drops Saari with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Saari! Martynov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Martynov!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergei Martynov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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