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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Martin gets tackled into the cage by Bangbang. Bangbang maintains the clinch.
Martin looking to stall.
#BC2#
Martin manages to break the clinch.
Bangbang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Martin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangbang.
#CL#
Bangbang rushes Martin and presses him up against the cage.
Bangbang misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Martin successfully pulls guard.
Martin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Martin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bangbang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Martin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bangbang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martin on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Martin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Bangbang stopping the sweep attempt from Martin.
Martin looking to control.
Bangbang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bangbang won't allow Martin to get back to his feet.
Martin looking for a sweep. Not yet Martin, not yet. #SUB2#
Martin is looking for a triangle but Bangbang pushes his legs off easily.
Martin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bangbang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bangbang prevents Martin from getting back to his feet.
Martin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bangbang stays in close to Martin's body and controls the position.
Martin wants to get back to his feet but Bangbang is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Bangbang gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Martin prevents a body shot from Bangbang.
Nice body punch from Bangbang - that landed with a thud.
Bangbang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martin fails to pull guard.
Bangbang throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Bangbang.
Martin taking a breather.#TD2#
Bangbang is fighting off a takedown attempt but Martin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bangbang to the mat. Bangbang regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Martin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bangbang is breathing heavily.
Martin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Martin throws a big right hand that misses. #SU2#
Martin stands and steps away. Bangbang gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've been informed that Martin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Bangbang instigates a clinch.
Martin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bangbang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Bangbang.
#TD2#
Martin pulls guard successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bangbang manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Bangbang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bangbang tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Martin 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##CL#
Bangbang gets a clinch.
Martin is trying to stall.
Bangbang misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bangbang.
Bangbang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Martin.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martin looking for a takedown.
Bangbang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Bangbang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Martin breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Bangbang moves into the clinch successfully.
Bangbang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin's elbow.
Bangbang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bangbang misses with a body punch.
#T1#
A short body shot lands from Bangbang as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bangbang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martin wants to take the fight to the mat but Bangbang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Izzy Bangbang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Martin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bangbang.
A short uppercut from Bangbang.
Bangbang lands a hook that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
Bangbang lands a body shot.
Bangbang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bangbang swings wildly with an uppercut but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bangbang throws a head punch that misses.
Bangbang throws a head punch that misses.
Martin wants to stall.
Martin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bangbang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bangbang.
Bangbang misses with a body punch.
Bangbang lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Martin pulls guard successfully.
Martin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bangbang is one step ahead there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin is trying to keep Bangbang in close.
#SUB2#
Martin looking for a guillotine here but Bangbang defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Martin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bangbang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Martin controls Bangbang momentarily but Bangbang frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Bangbang pushes Martin up against the cage in a clinch.
Martin can't get the takedown.
Bangbang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martins head.
Izzy Bangbang has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Martin drags the fight down to the ground.
Martin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bangbang's guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin wants to control from the top but Bangbang keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Izzy Bangbang dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch but Bangbang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Bangbang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bangbang misses with the head strike.
Martin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bangbang prevents it.
Bangbang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
Bangbang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bangbang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
Bangbang gets underhooks to prevent Martin's takedown attempt.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Bangbang is controlling him.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Bangbang has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Bangbang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Martin wants to take the fight to the mat but Bangbang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Izzy Bangbang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Martin.
A short right from Bangbang.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bangbang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Martin tries to throw a body punch but Bangbang avoids it by throwing Martin back against the cage. #T1#
Bangbang throws a head punch that misses.
Martin avoiding damage.
Martin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bangbang is defending well.
Martin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bangbang's elbow.
Bangbang is leaning against Martin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bangbang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bangbang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Bangbang struggles to land a body shot inside as Martin controls his hands.
Bangbang lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Bangbang.
Bangbang lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Martin is rocked!
Martin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bangbang after a bit of a struggle.
Martin takes a shot to the head.
Martin is still on wobbly legs! Can Bangbang finish him?
A short right from Bangbang on the inside.
Bangbang lands a hook that snaps the head of Martin backwards. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bangbang.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bangbang.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Martin has hold of one of Bangbang's legs. Bangbang is fighting the takedown attempt but Martin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Martin wants to control from the top but Bangbang keeps moving. #SU2#
Martin stands up from Bangbang's guard - Martin perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Bangbang has managed to clinch.
Martin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bangbang lands a left hand.
Martin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by Bangbang.
A shot in the inside from Bangbang. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bangbang.
Bangbang working aggressively here.
Martin is trying to pull guard but Bangbang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bangbang struggles to land a body shot inside as Martin controls his hands.
Bangbang lands an uppercut.
Martin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bangbang scores with a shot to the side of Martin's head.
Bangbang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bangbang misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Bangbang.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bangbang.
Martin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bangbang working aggressively here.
Martin blocking some punches.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bangbang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bangbang stops a takedown attempt from Martin.
#T4#
Bangbang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bangbang keeps control of Martin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bangbang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Bangbang.
Martin tries to pull guard but Bangbang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Martin manages to break the clinch.
Martin seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Bangbang instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bangbang.
Martin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bangbang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bangbang scores with a shot to the side of Martin's head.
Martin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bangbang prevents the takedown attempt.
Bangbang misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Izzy Bangbang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bangbang 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izzy Bangbang!
In defeat, Conor Martin stepped up to the mic, saying 'Was I doing it right? I have to return strong again.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Lee gets a takedown into half guard.
Martin wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Martin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Martin trying to control the position.
Martin is adopting a defensive guard.
Lee preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Martin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Martin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1##SUB#
Lee has gone for a leg lock! Martin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lee's guard.#REVB#
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martin is one step ahead there.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Martin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Lee has his foot on Martin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martin works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lee throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Martin escapes and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Martin keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is not content to let Martin control the position.
Lee parries the strikes from Martin easily there. Martin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lee to escape.
Martin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA New York. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3#
Lee managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Martin.
Lee is trying to control Martin's posture but Martin avoids it.
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Martin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Martin wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Lee wants to clinch.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Lee gets a double leg takedown into Martin's guard.#ES2#
Martin has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lee has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Martin pulls Lee into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Lee taking some punishment here, with Martin in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Martin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lee is looking to clinch. #TD#
Lee feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Martin wants to stand up but Lee is controlling him.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin has control of Lee's left arm, preventing Lee from doing any damage.
Martin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lee looking for subs off his back but Martin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Martin is looking to stall here but Lee recovers full guard. #T1#
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Martin wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee wants to stand and escape but Martin is having none of it.
Martin won't allow Lee to sweep him here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Martin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Martin throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Lee looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Martin has picked Lee up and slammed him! Lee can't keep hold of the triangle and Martin manages to pass to side control!
Lee is trying to improve his position.
Martin staying calm.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Martin drags him back down.#T3#
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee is trying to escape the position but Martin is controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SU2#
Martin decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Martin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Martin wants a takedown but no success here.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Martin.
#TD2#
Martin has Lee pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Martin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lee tumbling to the mat - Martin dives into Lee's guard.#T4#
Martin wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet. #SUB#
Lee is looking to cinch up a triangle. Martin throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lee's body to avoid the submission. Lee has instead reached around Martin's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lee arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mo Lee!
Conor Martin was interviewed post fight and said 'Was I doing it right? I have to return strong again.'.
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Event:
EFL 8 - Murphy v Stiltskin
Date: Jun 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Martin has a takedown stuffed.
Martin fails to land the takedown.
St John pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
St John lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martin's sensitive parts.
Martin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts St John as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? St John is fending him off so far but Martin persists. Nope, St John circles away and we're back to standing.
St John fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin takes one to the side of the head.
St John throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Martin on the side of the head.
Martin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from St John.
St John scores with a leg kick.
Martin tries to clinch up but St John circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
A head kick from St John lands but Martin takes it in his stride. #ROC2#
Martin is rocked!
Martin misses with a takedown #CL2#
and St John moves into the clinch.
Oh Martin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
I was talking to Martin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
St John leaning his opponent against the cage.
St John scores with a nice hook to the head.
Martin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
St John lands a knee to the body.
#BC2#
St John breaks from the clinch.
Martin seems to have got his legs back now.
St John misses with a series of wild punches.
St John misses with a double jab.
St John takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
St John bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Martin's head.
St John has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T2##CL2#
St John moves into range and clinches up with Martin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St John lands an elbow inside that Martin shrugs off.
St John missing with knees to the body.
Martin stalling in the clinch but St John improves position.
Martin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables St John to keep the fight standing.
Martin jumps guard but St John stands there with Martin around his waist. Martin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
St John lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Martin breaks from the clinch.
Martin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
St John fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
St John changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt.
St John throws a counter combo.#T3#
St John checks a leg kick.
Martin shoots in for a double leg but St John sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
St John throws a counter combo.
St John bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Martin's head backwards.
St John throws a series of strikes that have Martin backpedaling.
A lazy left from St John finds it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by St John as he connects with a hook.
St John throws a head kick but Martin moves out of range.
St John is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Martin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Martin drops his hands momentarily and St John takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Martin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. St John manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Martin backs off St John throws a huge counter combo but Martin manages to avoid it all.
A head kick misses from St John. #CL2#
St John pushes Martin up against the cage in a clinch.
St John gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St John content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T4#
St John tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin's elbow.
St John throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, St John throws an elbow but misses.
St John lands with a light punch inside.
St John is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Martin is defending well.
St John lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
St John breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
St John checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
St John blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
St John rushes Martin and presses him up against the cage.
St John using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Martin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Martin breaks the clinch.
Martin dives in for a single leg takedown but St John sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim St John dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Martin takes one to the side of the head.
St John tries a head kick but it misses.
St John throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range.
Martin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Martin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says St John as he avoids it easily.
St John scores with a jab to the jaw.
St John throws a nice outside leg kick.
Martin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. St John defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St John fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
St John explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
St John lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#KD2#
St John lands a big head kick that sends Martin tumbling to the mat! St John takes a step backwards and waves Martin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
St John throws a head kick but Martin moves out of range.
A punch combination from St John misses.
St John looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Martin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Martin showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Martin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and St John defends it well.
St John blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martin. #T2#
Martin wants to take a breather but St John is having none of it. #SUB2#
St John actively working from the bottom here.
St John keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Martin slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
St John is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St John blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martin.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Martin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. St John defending well though. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martin tries to move into range but St John moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Martin throws a body kick that misses.
St John unleashes a big counter combination but Martin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
St John rushes Martin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Martin tries to pull guard but St John forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin tries to pull guard but St John holds him up against the cage and eventually Martin drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
St John manages to break the clinch.
Tim St John seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for St John.
Martin throws an overhand right that lands on St John's shoulder, as St John tries to avoid the shot.
St John leaves Martin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
St John avoids a kick to the body.
St John thuds a left hand into Martin's body.
Martin looks to throw the jab but St John is out of range.
St John chopping away at his opponent's legs.
St John misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim St John showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A left lands for St John.
Conor Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
St John slaps away a takedown attempt from Martin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
St John lands a glancing blow to the side of Martin's head.
St John cracks a nice hook into Martin's ribs.
Martin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martin takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
St John is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Martin's half guard.#SUB#
Martin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
St John thows a huge punch but Martin dodges it nicely.
#T1#
St John seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Martin 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.
Martin missing with punches from the bottom.
Martin works his way to full guard. Good work.
St John throwing strikes but missing.
St John tries to free his leg and advance position but Martin is retaining full guard.
Martin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
St John postures up in Martin's guard and throws a big left but Martin blocks it.
St John throwing strikes from guard but Martin blocks nicely. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
St John looking to sit in guard and control but Martin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Martin stands up from St John's guard - Martin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tim St John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin blocks a head kick by St John.
Martin fails with the takedown
and St John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
St John throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Martin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3##TD#
Martin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
St John is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Martin presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
St John breaks from the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by St John.
Tim St John is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Martin tries to clinch but St John moves away
and St John counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Martin is defended easily by St John.
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around St John's waist but St John gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side.
Martin blocks a head kick by St John.
#T4#
St John dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martin. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by St John.
Martin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
St John moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Martin takes one on the button.
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
St John takes the fight into the clinch.
Martin can't find room to land a body shot as St John controls the action.
Martin is looking for a takedown.
St John is pressed up against the cage. Martin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag St John down to the mat. St John avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Conor Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St John lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim St John comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got St John winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim St John!
Tim St John managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Top Nutrition 160Q250$ 140Q150$ 100Q50$, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Conor Martin stepped up to the mic, saying 'Was I doing it right? I have to return strong again.'.
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Event:
EFL 5 - Claremont v Matthews
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Gomez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Martin to the mat! Martin manages to get full guard.
Gomez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomez is in close to Martin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Martin wants to control the position but Gomez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gomez moves into full mount! Martin won't be happy about that!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin tries to hold on but Gomez postures up.
Martin tries to reverse the position but Gomez maintains control.#T1#
Gomez tries to control but Martin wriggling away.
Gomez is really struggling to control Martin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Martin is desperately trying to improve his position but Gomez has a good base and remains in mount.
Gomez looking to finish Martin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Martin!
Gomez wants to control the pace but Martin is squirming around nicely.
Martin tries to lock up and control but Gomez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Gomez wants to control the pace but Martin is squirming around nicely.
Gomez is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gomez wants to control the pace but Martin is squirming around nicely.
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.
Martin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Gomez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gomez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gomez lands a big elbow.
Gomez controlling his opponent.
Martin can't escape the position.
Martin tries to improve his position but instead Gomez has taken his back!
Gomez is hanging on to Martin's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Gomez looking to break Martin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Martin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gomez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4#
Martin tries to escape but Gomez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gomez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gomez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Martin for as long as he can get away with.
Martin tries to escape but Gomez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomez is looking to control Martin but Martin is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablito Gomez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Martin. No joy for Gomez on that attempt.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Martin feints and as Gomez raises his hands in defense, Martin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Gomez kicks Martin off and gets to his feet.
Martin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Gomez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gomez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Gomez clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Martin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gomez's guard.
Gomez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Gomez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#ES#
Gomez manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the ropes.#T1#
Martin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gomez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD#
Gomez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Martin is trying to keep an underhook but Gomez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gomez wants to free his trapped foot but Martin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Martin keeping hold of Gomez's head, controlling as best he can.
Pablito Gomez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gomez is looking to take a break and control but Martin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Gomez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've been informed that Martin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Martin trying to control but Gomez postures up.
Martin is not content to let Gomez control the position.
Gomez trying to control the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Gomez is trying to work for a kimura but Martin is defending well.
#T3#
Gomez trying to mount his opponent but Martin defends it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Martin gets a double leg takedown into Gomez's guard.#ES#
Gomez pushes Martin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gomez throws a hook to the side of Martin's head but Martin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martin tries a head kick but it misses.
Gomez tries a head kick but it misses.
Gomez misses with a low kick.
Martin stuffs the takedown attempt from Gomez. Gomez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablito Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Martin avoids the body shot from Gomez.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gomez as he jumps to the side.
Martin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Martin tries to clinch but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez feinted with a counter takedown.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martin but Martin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gomez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martin circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Martin closes the distance and pushes Gomez back into the ropes.#TD#
Gomez lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB2#
Martin has his foot on Gomez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gomez works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablito Gomez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gomez goes for a double leg but Martin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Martin continues to drive forward.
Martin fails to land with a series of punches.
Martin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gomez.
Gomez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Martin defends well and Gomez ends up having to push Martin into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Martin misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Gomez clinches up with Martin and pushes him back against the ropes.#TD#
Gomez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Martin is trying to keep an underhook but Gomez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gomez trying to advance position but Martin counters by regaining guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin wants to stand but Gomez is controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Martin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Gomez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Martin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Martin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Martin! #REVB#
Martin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomez keeps working.
Gomez is looking to regain half guard here but Martin keeps moving and retains side control.
Gomez wants to control but Martin postures up.#T2##SUB2#
Martin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Martin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Martin working the ground and pound but Gomez is defending the strikes.
Gomez is trying to control Martin's posture but Martin avoids it.
Martin wants to stand but Gomez has his arm trapped. #SUB2#
Martin swings around for an armbar but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Martin's guard.#T3#
Martin keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
Martin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gomez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Martin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gomez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Martin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomez is one step ahead there. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Martin is trying to keep Gomez in close.
Gomez stands up over Martin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gomez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gomez wants to control but Martin is keeping him busy.
Martin is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gomez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Conor Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pablito Gomez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Martin looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conor Martin.
I think Gomez 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablito Gomez!
The defeated Conor Martin had this to say: 'Was I doing it right? I have to return strong again.'.
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Event:
EFL 3 - Gonzalez v Claremont
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Mitchell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Mitchell tries to get set, Martin tries to push him back and clinch up but Mitchell manages to avoid the attempt.
Martin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mitchell throws a counter combo.
Martin throws a series of punches but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Martin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Mitchell pulls Martin into guard.
Martin being controlled here momentarily.
Mitchell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin looking to pass the guard.
Martin throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Mitchell seems keen to control Martin's posture.
Mitchell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martin controls the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Martin stops Mitchell from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Mitchell takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Mitchell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mitchell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Martin is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mitchell throws a push kick but Martin slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Mitchell gets a double leg takedown into Martin's guard.
Mitchell trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Martin working a defensive guard here.
Martin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Martin seems to be looking for submissions.
Mitchell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martin is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Martin is looking to take a break and control but Mitchell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mitchell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like Martin is going to stand back up.
#SUB#
Martin seems to be working for a kimura but Mitchell defends the submission attempt.
Mitchell tries to roll over but Martin keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Martin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell is positioning himself well to prevent Martin advancing to mount.
Mitchell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martin is working away from the top position though.
Martin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Martin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mitchell trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Mitchell 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#
Mitchell goes for a double leg but Martin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Martin continues to drive forward.
Mitchell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mitchell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mitchell lands with a nice combination. Martin backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#
Martin is rocked!
Mitchell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Martin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mitchell looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Martin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mitchell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martin seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Martin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Martin tries to stand but Mitchell is controlling from the bottom.
Mitchell wants to get back to his feet but Martin passes into half guard.
#T1#
Mitchell is not content to let Martin control the position.
Martin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Martin looking to control but Mitchell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Martin is landing with some decent strikes but Mitchell is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2#
Martin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mitchell regains half guard.
Martin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mitchell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell is staying active underneath Martin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Mitchell is defending well.
Mitchell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mitchell.#T3#
Mitchell is trying to keep Martin in close.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Martin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Mitchell is keeping the position.
Mitchell looking for a sweep. Not yet Mitchell, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mitchell avoids the body shot from Martin.
Martin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mitchell scores with a kick to the body.
Martin avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Martin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Martin showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martin is working away from the top 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 Conor Martin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Martin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mitchell fails with the takedown.
Mark Mitchell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mitchell lands a lovely overhand right.
Mark Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Martin or perhaps it was just good defense by Mitchell, which made it look bad.
Mitchell is looking for the big counter here.
Martin goes for a double leg but Mitchell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mitchell continues to drive forward.
Mitchell looks for a takedown but Martin sprawls well.
As Mitchell tries to get set, Martin tries to push him back and clinch up but Mitchell manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch but Mitchell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martin throws a wild body kick that Mitchell sees coming a mile off.
Martin shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin tries to land a front kick but Mitchell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1##CL2#
Mitchell rushes Martin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Mitchell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Mitchell moves into range and clinches up with Martin.
Martin is looking to break free of the clinch but Mitchell has double underhooks.
Mitchell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mitchell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martin.
Martin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mitchell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mitchell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Martin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Martin can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Mitchell successfully pulls guard.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Martin stays in close to Mitchell's body and controls the position.
Mitchell throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Mitchell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martin defends it easily.
Mitchell pulls Martin in close to prevent any damage.
Mitchell being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Conor Martin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Mitchell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Martin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mitchell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mitchell is refusing to be controlled, as Martin sits in half guard. #T4#
Martin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Martin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mitchell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Martin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mitchell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mitchell trying to control from the bottom.
#ES2#
Mitchell manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Conor Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Martin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Mitchell kicks off Martin and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martin circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Mitchell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mitchell 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Mitchell!
The defeated Conor Martin had this to say: 'Was I doing it right? I have to return strong again.'.
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Event:
EFL 1 - Midget v McGee
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Martin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Martin is controlling him well.
Martin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Martin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Martin is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Martin is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Martin to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Martin is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin is taking a breather. Jones says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Martin trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Well, if Martin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Martin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jones pushes Martin off looking to stand but Martin dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Still in half guard, Martin seems content to control.
Martin missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Martin is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martin on the ground.
Martin is taking a breather. Jones says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jones tries to kick Martin off but Martin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Martin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Martin working the head and body with strikes.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Martin is controlling him well.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martin.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Martin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Martin eventually gives up the hold.
Martin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martin thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Martin 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#
Martin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Martin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Martin maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jones could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Martin has cracked it and Jones is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Martin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Conor Martin!
A very excited looking Conor Martin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Martin has Arnold up against the cage in a clinch.
Martin fails to pull guard.
Arnold tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Martin smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Martin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Arnold manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold is trying to control the position but Martin postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Martin wants to pass the guard but Arnold is keeping the position.
Martin pushing down on Arnold's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Martin trying to control from half guard but Arnold is working away.
Arnold tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Martin is trying to work for a kimura but Arnold is defending well.
Arnold blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martin.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Martin in particular looking to stall.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arnold trying to control from the bottom.
Martin is keen to just control but Arnold is a slippery customer.
Arnold is controlling Martin's trapped leg to prevent Martin from advancing to side control.
Arnold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Arnold is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arnold avoids the head kick by Martin.
Arnold appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Arnold clinches up with Martin and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Martin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arnold really is a fat lump.
Martin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arnold is fending him off so far but Martin persists. Nope, Arnold circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Arnold forces Martin back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Arnold stalling.
Martin is trying to pull guard but Arnold turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Matthew Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Martin.
Arnold stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Arnold is looking for a takedown.
Arnold stalling.
#TD2#
Martin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Arnold uses from the top position.
Arnold has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Martin wants to sweep here but Arnold controlling him for the moment.
Arnold would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arnold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arnold throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Arnold is looking to stand up but Martin won't let him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Martin punching to the body, from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice defenses there by Arnold.
Martin throws a jab but it's blocked by Arnold.
Matthew Arnold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arnold fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arnold sets himself, and Martin steps forward looking for the clinch! Arnold avoids it this time.
Arnold swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2#
and Martin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martin tries for a takedown but Arnold manages to get underhooks.
Martin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Arnold is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Martin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Martin has a takedown stuffed.
Arnold wants to clinch.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin shoots and misses
and Arnold counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matthew Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Martin.
Martin shoots in but no luck this time.
Arnold tries to counter with a takedown but Martin is quick to defend against it.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Martin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arnold swivels and escapes.
Arnold looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Arnold's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Martin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arnold has him pressed against the cage.
Arnold stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD#
Arnold jumps guard.
Martin wants to control from the top but Arnold keeps moving.
Martin with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Martin is fighting to break Arnold's control of his arms but Arnold is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Martin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arnold is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Arnold holds on and takes a little breather.
Arnold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arnold is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martin dives in and grabs Arnold's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arnold pushes down on Martin's head and hops out.
Martin has a takedown stuffed.
Arnold changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Martin misses with a combination
#TD#
and Arnold counters with a takedown into side control.
Arnold lands a nice forearm strike.
Arnold looks up at the clock and then as Martin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Arnold smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Martin tries to bench press Arnold off him but Arnold keeps the position.
Arnold is working Martin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Arnold lands an elbow.
Arnold is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Martin's shoulder. That is not cool.
Martin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Arnold lands an elbow.
Arnold working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arnold scoring with punches from side control.
Arnold scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Martin to see if he's OK.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arnold lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Martin down.
Arnold in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SU#
Arnold stands up and beckons Martin to his feet. #CL#
Arnold clinches up against the cage.
Arnold pushes off an throws an elbow but Martin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Martin can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Arnold manages to pull guard.
Arnold wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arnold pulls Martin in to control the position.
Martin trying to control but Arnold is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Arnold dominated that second round.
That's time! Arnold's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Martin throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
so Arnold counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Arnold would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Matthew Arnold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Martin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arnold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Martin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arnold defends well.#SU#
Arnold stands up from Martin's guard - Arnold perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Arnold closes the distance and pushes Martin back into the cage.
Martin fails to pull guard.
#T1##TD#
Arnold pulls guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Arnold holds on and takes a little breather.
Martin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arnold wants to sweep here but Martin controlling him for the moment.
Martin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arnold throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Arnold is pulling down on Martin's head to control his posture.
Martin trying to control but Arnold is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martin throwing strikes from guard but Arnold blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Martin keeps the fight on the outside.
Martin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Arnold wants to clinch up but Martin keeps it at a distance.
Arnold stuffs the takedown.
Martin has a takedown stuffed.
Matthew Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Martin.
Martin doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
so Arnold counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Arnold wanted to stand there but Martin had control of the position.
Arnold distracts Martin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Arnold keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Martin's head.#SUB2#
Martin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arnold doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arnold manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arnold makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Arnold avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU#
Arnold gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martin. #T4##CL#
Arnold instigates a clinch.
Martin tries to pull guard but Arnold won't allow it.
Arnold's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD#
Arnold has clasped his hands together around Martin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Arnold landing strikes.
Arnold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Arnold has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Martin gets tackled into the cage by Arnold. Arnold maintains the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Arnold showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arnold 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Arnold!
In defeat, Conor Martin stepped up to the mic, saying 'Was I doing it right? I have to return strong again.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Meyers tries for a takedown but Martin circles away easily
and Meyers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Martin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Meyers quickly recovers to half guard.
Meyers scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Martin manages to mount him!
Martin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Meyers is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Martin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Meyers to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Meyers shrugs it off.
Martin lands a couple of good shots and Meyers has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC2#
Meyers is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Martin has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Meyers! Can he survive? No! He's out! Martin gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Conor Martin!
Conor Martin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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