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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Martins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Martins controls the position.
Romain is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romain on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Romain is trying to get back to half guard.
Martins trying to control the action but Romain is working from the bottom.
Martins tries to move to mount but Romain blocks the move with his legs.
Martins is looking to take a break and control but Romain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Martins is trying to get an arm triangle but Romain is defending well.
Martins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romain keeps working. #T1#
Romain is looking to regain half guard here but Martins keeps moving and retains side control.
Martins has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Romain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Martins looking to control but Romain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Martins looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Romain regains half guard.
Martins is pressing down on Romain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Romain is holding on for now. #T2##SUB2#
Romain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martins pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Martins seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Romain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Martins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Romain is just riding it out for now. Martins eventually gives up the hold.
Martins is pressing down on Romain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Romain is holding on for now.
Romain moves into full guard.
#T3#
Martins stands and throws Romain's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Romain tries to bench press Martins off him but Martins keeps the position.
Romain is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Romain is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Martins scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Romain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martins pulls his head out easily.
Romain looks winded!#SUB2#
Romain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU#
Martins decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Romain gets caught flat footed, as Martins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martins trying to control but Romain is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Romain working for a triangle but Martins defends it easily.
#T4#
Martins pushes down on Romain's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Martins working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Romain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martins pulls his head out easily.
Martins controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romain wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Romain is refusing to be controlled, as Martins sits in half guard.
Martins is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Martins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Romain gets caught flat footed, as Martins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Joe Martins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Romain has his foot on Martins 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martins works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Romain throws his legs up looking for a submission but Martins uses it to pass to side control.
Romain is looking for a sweep.
Martins wants to control but Romain is keeping him busy.
Martins tries to advance to mount but Romain denies him.
Romain tries to buck Martins off but Martins is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins taking a breather here.
Martins working the ground and pound.
Martins passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Romain!
Romain is breathing heavily.#T1#
Martins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Romain is looking to escape.
Romain is looking to improve his position but Martins isn't that keen on the idea.
Martins breaks from Romain's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Romain is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Martins jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Romain manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Romain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Romain is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Martins is staying tight to Romain's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Martins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB#
Martins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Romain is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Romain is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Martins 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Martins in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Romain tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Martins !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Martins !
Joe Martins bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Martins wants to clinch
and counters with a stiff right hand.
Martins darts in looking for a takedown but gets double underhooks and turns Martins into the cage.
Martins 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.
pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Martins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has pinned against the cage. gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch but swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins swings for the body but moves out of range.
#TD#
decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Martins manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Martins throws a big shot that misses.
misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Martins throws a leg kick
and makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Martins tries for a takedown but circles away easily#CL#
and moves into the clinch.
Eddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Martins .#TD#
Martins is fighting off a takedown attempt but is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Martins to the mat. Martins regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
drops back, looking for a kneebar! Martins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Martins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Martins ! #REVB##SUB2#
Martins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Martins is trying to get an arm triangle but is defending well.
tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Martins trying to control the position but is working away.
Martins tries to stand but is controlling his head.
manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Martins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Martins .
trying to hold on to Martins 's head to control him but Martins postures up.
Martins trying to mount his opponent but defends it.
wants to improve his position but Martins is controlling well.
#T3#
Martins lands strikes from half guard.
tries to roll over but Martins keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
is staying active underneath Martins , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
tries to get to full guard but Martins has control of the leg.
Martins tries to pass the half guard into mount. knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Martins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
is looking to improve his position.
is breathing heavily.
is working hard here to advance position.
trying to control here.
Martins wants to pass to mount but is defending the position.
is looking to improve his position.
manages to get to full guard.
Martins trying to control the position from guard on top but is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Martins 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#
Martins lands an overhand right.
Martins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martins shoots and misses #CL#
and counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by .
Martins is trying to force a seperation but has the dominant position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from .#TD2#
Martins has clasped his hands together around 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
is looking for a sweep.
is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
is being controlled here. #T1#
Martins wants to lay and pray for a moment but keeps working.
manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
is looking for a kimura but Martins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for to get the leverage.
keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU#
gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Martins throws a right and a left that avoids nicely.
Martins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Martins tries to score a power double leg takedown but sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martins somewhat.
Martins tries to clinch up but circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
throws the kick towards the body but Martins avoids it.
Martins shoots in for a takedown but shows good takedown defense.
is looking to counter the offense by Martins and move into the clinch.
Eddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Martins .
throws a jab but it's blocked by Martins .
misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Martins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Martins is in 's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martins advances to half guard.
wants to control but Martins is keeping busy.
is trying to control but Martins passes into side control!
Martins remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SU2#
Martins decides to stand up, so the ref orders to his feet.
Martins has a takedown stuffed.
Martins shoots in for a takedown but shows good takedown defense.
is looking for a counter combo.
Martins tries to land a front kick but steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Martins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martins shoots in for a double leg but sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
throws a head kick but Martins moves out of range.
throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
slips a jab and a cross from Martins .
A clash of legs there as Martins blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martins ! But no joy.
Martins doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and moves into the clinch.#TD#
has hold of one of Martins 's legs. Martins is fighting the takedown attempt but gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
preventing the sweep.
Joe Martins has got the better of the ground game so far.
is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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 Eddy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
just misses with a punch to the body.
swats away the attempt to clinch by Martins .
throws a head kick but Martins moves out of range.
Joe Martins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martins has a takedown stuffed.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch up but swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eddy is winning the standup battle so far.
Martins shoots in looking for a takedown. tries to sprawl out of it but Martins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
just misses with a punch to the body.
Martins fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Martins tries to clinch up but circles away and keeps his distance.
Martins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with but pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Eddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Martins .
Martins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martins misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Martins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed 's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
keeping moving, preventing Martins from controlling successfully.
wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Martins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martins won't allow to sweep him here. #T2#
looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Martins stands and throws 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Martins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by , who protects the arm well.
Martins working away.
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can't do much from the bottom here.
manages to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Martins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and defends it well.
Martins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
tries to land a sweep but no joy.
keeping moving, preventing Martins from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
has control of Martins 's left arm, preventing Martins from doing any damage.
might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Martins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T4#
manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Martins won't allow to sweep him here.
Martins passes 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
is trying to control but can't.
is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martins .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Martins seems to be looking for submissions.
knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martins on the ground.
won't allow Martins to pass to mount.
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 Eddy .
I think 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddy !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Martins tries to sprawl but Croce drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Martins is looking to improve his position.
Croce content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Croce tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Martins taking some punishment here, with Croce in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Croce is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Croce there. #T1#
Martins wants to improve his position but Croce is controlling well.
Martins is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Croce wants to work for an arm triangle but Martins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Croce looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Croce tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Croce performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martins misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Croce counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Croce jumps guard and drags Martins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Croce holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Croce wants to stand up but Martins is controlling him.
Martins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Croce is keeping the position for now.
Croce throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Croce is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Croce trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Croce pulls Martins in close to prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Croce lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Croce 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#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.
It looks like Croce 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.
Croce postures up and lands a big shot to Martins 's brow.
Croce with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Martins seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Croce sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvarez Croce dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Martins thows a leg kick but Croce checks it #TD2#
and Croce counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Croce stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Croce is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Martins trying to keep a closed guard but Croce is proving a slippery customer.
Croce forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Croce working the head and body with strikes.
Croce has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Croce moves into full mount! Martins won't be happy about that! #T1##SUB2#
Croce looking to secure an arm triangle but Martins defends it well.
Croce sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Croce landing shots from mount.
Croce looking to control and managing it successfully.
Croce is continuing to stall.#T2#
Martins tries to hold on but Croce postures up.
Martins is bucking up trying to escape but Croce cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Croce lands a nice shot to the head.
Croce controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
BOOM! Croce connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC2#
Martins is rocked!#SUB2#
Croce jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Martins manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Oh Martins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martins gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Croce takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Martins seems to have got his legs back now.
Martins is looking to get to half guard.
Croce controlling from mount.
Croce 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Croce unloading with bombs!
Croce in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#SUB2#
Croce working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Croce forces the positional change into back control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Croce biding his time, controlling Martins .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvarez Croce 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Croce looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Croce sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The adventures of Croce the control monster continue. Boring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins won't allow Croce to pass to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Ground and pound from Croce .
Croce is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Croce is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martins sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Croce winds up and cracks Martins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Croce uses his free foot to push down on Martins 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Martins .
Croce landing strikes, looking to finish!
Croce with the ground and pound from mount.
Martins can't escape the position.
Croce lands a big elbow. #T3#
Croce controlling his opponent.
Martins in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Croce controlling from mount.
Martins is desperately trying to improve his position but Croce has a good base and remains in mount.
Croce controlling his opponent.
Croce loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Martins scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Croce land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Croce stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alvarez Croce !
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Event:
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Date: Apr 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Martins goes for a double leg but Barr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barr continues to drive forward.
Barr attempts a counter takedown but Martins avoids it well and moves away.
Joe Martins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Martins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barr defends well and Martins ends up having to push Barr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Geoffrey Barr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Martins .#TD#
Barr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barr showed some decent athleticism there.
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.
Martins wants to improve his position but Barr is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barr content to control rather than advance.
Martins wants to control but Barr is keeping busy.
#T1#
Barr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barr tries to stand but can't do so whilst Martins controls his leg.
Barr not doing much here.
Barr working Martins over with strikes. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martins wants to control but Barr is keeping busy.
Barr wants to stand up but Martins has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Barr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Barr seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Martins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Martins clinches with his opponent.
Martins looks winded!#TD2#
Martins gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Barr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martins on the ground.
Barr desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Martins prevents Barr from standing back up.
#SUB#
Barr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barr trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Martins manages to pass to mount!
#T4##SUB2#
Martins is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Barr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Barr shrugs it off.
Barr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Martins is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Barr has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Barr gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Barr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barr is refusing to be controlled, as Martins sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoffrey Barr 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#
Martins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barr but Barr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Martins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martins can do to turn this around?
Martins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barr.
Barr throws a quick counter head kick but Martins was just out of range.
Martins with a poor takedown
and Barr counters with a nice body shot.
Geoffrey Barr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Martins .#CL#
Barr has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Barr manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Barr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins manages to get to full guard.
#SU#
Barr stands up from Martins 's guard - Barr perhaps looking for a knockout.
Joe Martins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martins is breathing heavily.#T1#
Martins fails with a takedown attempt.
As Martins tries to get set, Barr tries to push him back and clinch up but Martins manages to avoid the attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barr. #TD#
Barr shoots in and gets a takedown into Martins 's guard.
Martins wants to get back to his feet but Barr passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Martins is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Barr tries to stand but can't do so whilst Martins controls his leg.
Martins is looking for a sweep. Barr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barr seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Martins is looking for a sweep. Barr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Barr wants to stand up but Martins has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Martins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Barr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Martins pushes Barr off but Barr dives into side control.
#SUB#
Barr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martins keeps working. #T4#
Martins wants to control but Barr postures up.
Barr working the head and body with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Barr stalls from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoffrey Barr dominated that second round.
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##TD#
Barr gets a double leg takedown into Martins 's guard.#SUB2#
Barr stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Martins has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Barr manages to get his head free but now Martins has transitioned to an armbar! Barr grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Martins ! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Martins !
Joe Martins 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.
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Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
No joy there for Martins , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martins doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Rowe counters by clinching up.
Martins trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Rowe manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Martins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Martins looking for a takedown.
Martins 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowe prevents the takedown attempt.
Ervin Rowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Martins .
Martins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rowe has had enough of the clinch but Martins keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Rowe breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Martins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Martins with a poor takedown #CL#
and Rowe moves into the clinch.
Martins jumps guard but Rowe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Martins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rowe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Martins pulls Rowe in close to prevent any damage.
Rowe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rowe throws a big right hand that misses.
Martins looking to control.
#T2#
Rowe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Martins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rowe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martins on the ground.
Rowe wanted to stand there but Martins had control of the position.
Martins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Rowe drives through and clinches with Martins against the cage.
Martins tries to pull guard but Rowe holds him up against the cage and eventually Martins drops back down to his feet.
Martins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rowe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Martins looks winded!
Martins with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Rowe counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Martins can't get the takedown.
Martins tries a body shot but Rowe blocks it.
Rowe is trying to push Martins away but Martins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Martins manages to pull guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rowe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rowe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rowe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Martins is proving hard to escape from.
Rowe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rowe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Martins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rowe.
Rowe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rowe throws a big elbow that misses.
Rowe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Martins 's head.
Martins wants to control but Rowe passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rowe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martins is just riding it out for now. Rowe eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rowe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ervin Rowe 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##CL#
Rowe moves into the clinch.#TD#
Rowe has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Martins uses from the top position.
Martins advances to half guard.
Rowe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martins can do to turn this around?
Martins trying to control the action but Rowe is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Martins has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rowe defend it? Martins steps over the head and cranks it - Rowe is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Martins !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Martins !
After the fight, Joe Martins was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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