Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RISE 14: Veainu v Maestre
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1#
Martynov scores with a jab to the head.
Martynov misses with a wild body shot.
Lemieux wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Martynov blocks a jab.
Lemieux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Martynov stuns Lemieux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lemieux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Martynov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lemieux manages to avoid it.
Lemieux tries to counter by clinching up but Martynov breaks away and moves out of range.
Martynov throws a hook but Lemieux blocks it.
Martynov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lemieux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lemieux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lemieux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Martynov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lemieux manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martynov. Lemieux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martynov lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Martynov misses with a hook. Lemieux ducked under it nicely.
Lemieux is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Martynov.
Lemieux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martynov.
Martynov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.
Martynov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lemieux.
As Martynov tries to get set, Lemieux tries to push him back and clinch up but Martynov manages to avoid the attempt.
Lemieux lands with a shot to the body.
Martynov moves out of range as Lemieux strikes.
Lemieux has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A big left from Martynov misses. #CL2#
Martynov has closed the distance and engaged Lemieux in a clinch.
Martynov throws an elbow that misses.
Martynov leaning his opponent against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lemieux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Martynov or not.
Lemieux can't find room to land a body shot as Martynov controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Martynov. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemieux.
Lemieux misses with some punches.
Martynov is trying to maintain a safe position but Lemieux gets an underhook and turns Martynov into the cage.
Martynov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Martynov pushes off an throws an elbow but Lemieux leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Martynov blocking some punches.
Lemieux presses Martynov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Martynov looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martynov has Lemieux pressed against the cage.
Lemieux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lemieux tries a body shot but Martynov blocks it.
Lemieux is looking to control Martynov's arms but Martynov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lemieux has his back to the cage.
A short right from Lemieux on the inside.
Martynov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Martynov blocks an uppercut.
Lemieux lands a left hand.
Lemieux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martynov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T3#
Martynov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martynov.
Martynov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lemieux slowing the pace effectively.
Lemieux misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Lemieux fails to land.
Martynov blocking some punches.
Lemieux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Martynov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Martynov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martynov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martynov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemieux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martynov backwards.
Martynov misses with the head strike.
Lemieux blocks an elbow strike from Martynov.
Lemieux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lemieux lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Martynov digs a right hand into Lemieux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lemieux's gas tank.
Martynov lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martynov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Martynov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lemieux moves out of range as Martynov strikes.
Lemieux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martynov.
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Martynov.
Martynov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lemieux moves away.
Lemieux is looking to counter the offense by Martynov and move into the clinch.
Martynov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Martynov.
Martynov throws a nice looking combination but Lemieux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lemieux misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Martynov clinches up against the cage.
Martynov pushes Lemieux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Martynov leaning against his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mikhail Martynov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Martynov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lemieux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lemieux seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Martynov lunges at Lemieux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lemieux's hand.
Martynov misses with a looping left.
Lemieux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lemieux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martynov misses with a wild combination.
Lemieux wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lemieux moves out of range as Martynov strikes.
Lemieux wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Martynov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martynov looks to land a left hand but Lemieux moved out of range nicely.
Martynov throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Lemieux moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov lands a good knee to the midsection. Lemieux won't want to take too many of those.
Lemieux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lemieux misses with some punches.
Lemieux throws a head punch that misses.
Lemieux lands a shot to the body.
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martynov is breathing heavily.#T1#
A short right from Martynov on the inside.
Lemieux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martynov backwards.
Lemieux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martynovs head.
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lemieux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Martynov throws a head punch that misses.
Martynov has a couple of punches blocked by Lemieux.
A short uppercut from Lemieux.
Lemieux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemieux throws a head punch that misses.
Lemieux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martynov backwards.
Lemieux digs a right hand into Martynov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Martynov's gas tank.
Lemieux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martynovs head.
Lemieux is working Martynov over against the cage.
Martynov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemieux lands a hook that snaps the head of Martynov backwards. #ROC#Martynov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemieux unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Martynov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lemieux is unloading with more strikes now! Martynov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: RISE 11: West v Bystrom
Date: Dec 19, 2021

#R1#
Martynov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Martynov digs a good hook to Kraag's body.
Martynov lands the left hand.
Martynov swings widly with a right hand
and Kraag counters with a left to the body.
Mikhail Martynov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraag slips under a jab.
Martynov throws an overhand right that lands on Kraag's shoulder, as Kraag tries to avoid the shot.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martynov is looking to counter punch.
Martynov loads up on a big right hand but Kraag slips the punch.
Kraag moves away from the strike by Martynov.
Martynov throws an off balance right hand
and Kraag counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Martynov is breathing heavily.
Kraag throws a body punch but Martynov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Martynov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martynov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kraag's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kraag scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martynov doesn't seem bothered though.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martynov moves away.
Kraag jabs Martynov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Martynov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.#T1#
Kraag scores with a jab to the body.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martynov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Martynov avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Martynov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kraag.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Martynov.
Martynov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kraag moves away.
Kraag scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Martynov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martynov.
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Martynov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kraag dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kraag lands a nice looking body shot.
Kraag fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Kraag wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kraag lands a right hook to the body.
Kraag dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Kraag misses the shot to the body. #KD2#
Kraag sends Martynov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kraag is motioning to the referee to let Martynov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Martynov is rocked!
Kraag scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oh Martynov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kraag weaves into range and cracks Martynov right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Martynov goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Kraag is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desi Kraag!
Desi Kraag seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 7: Martynov v Svyatogor
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1#
Martynov misses with a straight left.
Svyatogor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Martynov swinging wildly here.
Martynov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svyatogor moves away.
Martynov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martynov throws out a loose jab but Svyatogor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martynov throws a hook but Svyatogor avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Svyatogor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Svyatogor defending well as Martynov loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martynov.
Svyatogor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Svyatogor avoids the body shot from Martynov.
Svyatogor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov throws a shot from downtown. Svyatogor moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Svyatogor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Martynov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Svyatogor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martynov throws the left hand but Svyatogor avoids the punch easily.
Martynov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martynov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Svyatogor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Svyatogor cracks Martynov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Svyatogor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martynov throws a hook to the side of Svyatogor's head but Svyatogor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Martynov misses with a body shot
and Svyatogor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martynov misses with a hook
and Svyatogor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Svyatogor lands a head shot.
Martynov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svyatogor was well out of range. Poor timing from Martynov.
Svyatogor looks to land a left hand but Martynov moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Svyatogor does it's job there.
Mikhail Martynov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martynov looks to land a left hand but Svyatogor moved out of range nicely.
Good shot there by Svyatogor.#CUT2#It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Svyatogor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Svyatogor.
Martynov misses with a hook
enabling Svyatogor to counter with a crisp jab.
Svyatogor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Martynov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Svyatogor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martynov staying out of range there.
Svyatogor misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Martynov gets a clinch.
Martynov throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Svyatogor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Martynov's brow.
Martynov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Svyatogor misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Martynov.
Svyatogor misses with a punch to the body.
Martynov is pushing Svyatogor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Martynov misses with a body punch.
Svyatogor presses Martynov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Svyatogor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martynov.
Martynov tries to throw a body punch but Svyatogor avoids it by throwing Martynov back against the cage.
Martynov lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Dimitri Svyatogor has been cut.
Svyatogor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Svyatogor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Svyatogor throws an elbow that misses.
Svyatogor takes an elbow to the temple.
Martynov misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
A bit of stalling here from Martynov.
Martynov blocks an elbow strike.
Svyatogor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Svyatogor blocks an uppercut.
Martynov misses with a knee strike.
Svyatogor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Svyatogor throws an elbow but misses.
Martynov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Svyatogor.
Martynov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Martynov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Martynov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martynov looking to throw knees to the head but Svyatogor is blocking nicely.
Martynov blocks an elbow strike.
Svyatogor misses with a punch to the body.
Martynov swings wildly with an uppercut but Svyatogor uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Martynov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Svyatogor avoids it.
Martynov avoiding damage as Svyatogor throws knees to the body.
Martynov avoids a wild elbow strike from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor avoids a wild elbow strike from Martynov.
Svyatogor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martynov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martynov lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svyatogor digs a right hand into Martynov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Martynov's gas tank.
Martynov misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Martynov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Martynov misses with a body punch.
Martynov pushes Svyatogor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martynov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Svyatogor looks winded!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Martynov.
Martynov lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mikhail Martynov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circling - Martynov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Svyatogor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martynov.
Martynov doesn't manage to clinch there - Svyatogor circles away.
Svyatogor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Martynov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Martynov tries to clinch up.
Svyatogor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martynov throws a hook to the side of Svyatogor's head but Svyatogor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Svyatogor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Martynov misses the jab.
Martynov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svyatogor misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut there from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jab from Svyatogor.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Martynov.
Martynov throws an off balance right hand
and Svyatogor counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from Svyatogor misses.
Martynov moves out of range as Svyatogor strikes.
Martynov throwing a counter right hand but Svyatogor manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Svyatogor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martynov.
Svyatogor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Svyatogor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the side of Martynov's head but Martynov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martynov throws a poor cross that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
Martynov missing with a left hand there. Svyatogor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martynov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Svyatogor misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor misses with a body shot.
Svyatogor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Martynov throws a looping overhand right but Svyatogor ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svyatogor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Svyatogor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martynov.
Dimitri Svyatogor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Svyatogor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Martynov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Svyatogor throws a shot from downtown. Martynov moves away and avoids it.
Svyatogor misses with a looping left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Svyatogor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Svyatogor cracks Martynov with an open hand slap.
Svyatogor throws a hook but Martynov avoids it easily.
Martynov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Svyatogor defending well as Martynov loads up on a big left hand.
Svyatogor looks to land a combination. Martynov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Martynov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Svyatogor throws an elbow but it misses. #T3#
Svyatogor throws an elbow but it misses.
Martynov lands with a left to the head.
Martynov misses with an elbow over the top.
Martynov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Svyatogor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Svyatogor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martynov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Martynov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Svyatogor lands a nice hook to Martynov's body. Martynov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Martynov looks to score with a jab to the body but Svyatogor is just out of range.
Svyatogor throws a jab when Martynov was well out of range.
Svyatogor throws a jab when Martynov was well out of range.
Svyatogor scores with a nice right hand.
Martynov throws a lazy right hand but Svyatogor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Martynov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hand to the body from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Svyatogor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martynov is leaning against Svyatogor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Svyatogor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Svyatogor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Martynov lands a nice shot to the body.
Svyatogor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Svyatogor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Martynov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Martynov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martynov throws an elbow but misses.
Martynov leaning against his opponent.
Svyatogor tries to throw a body punch but Martynov avoids it by throwing Svyatogor back against the cage.
Martynov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Svyatogor backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Svyatogor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Martynov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor looks to land a right hand but Martynov moved out of range.
Martynov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Svyatogor ducks under a wild hook from Martynov.
It seemed like Svyatogor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Svyatogor throws a hook but Martynov blocks it.
Martynov swings for the body but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Martynov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Martynov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Svyatogor swats away the attempt to clinch by Martynov.
Svyatogor lands a glancing blow to the side of Martynov's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svyatogor. Martynov does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svyatogor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Martynov tries to clinch but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Martynov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Martynov looks to land a right hand but Svyatogor moved out of range.
Svyatogor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Svyatogor looks to score with a jab to the body but Martynov is just out of range.#T1#
Martynov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martynov drops his hands momentarily and Svyatogor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Martynov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Svyatogor scores with a hook.
Martynov slips a jab from Svyatogor.
Martynov tries to clinch but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Svyatogor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Svyatogor swings widly with a right hand
and Martynov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Svyatogor thinking.
A big left from Martynov misses.
Svyatogor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Svyatogor staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Svyatogor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martynov is looking to clinch but Svyatogor is avoiding it.
Martynov tries to clinch up.
Svyatogor slips a straight right by Martynov.
Martynov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Martynov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martynov slips under a jab from Svyatogor.#T2#
Svyatogor looks to throw the jab but Martynov is out of range.
Martynov just misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Martynov tries to close the distance and clinch but Svyatogor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Svyatogor looks to land a left hand but Martynov moved out of range nicely.
Svyatogor throws a shot from downtown. Martynov moves away and avoids it.
Martynov wants to clinch.
Svyatogor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Svyatogor throws out a powerful jab.
Martynov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martynov misses with a straight right.
Svyatogor cracks Martynov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Martynov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Svyatogor.
A nice leg kick from Svyatogor, right into the meat of the thigh.
Svyatogor missing with a left hand there. Martynov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martynov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Svyatogor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martynov.
Svyatogor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Svyatogor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Svyatogor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martynov.
Svyatogor dips to his left and cracks Martynov with an uppercut!
Svyatogor looks to land a right hand but Martynov moved out of range.
Martynov slips a straight right by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor throws a hook but Martynov avoids it easily.
Svyatogor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Martynov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Svyatogor moves away from the strike by Martynov.
Svyatogor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Svyatogor throws a hook but Martynov avoids it easily.
Svyatogor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martynov slips a straight right by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor takes one on the button.
Martynov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Svyatogor to score with a decent uppercut.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the side of Martynov's head but Martynov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Svyatogor scores with a sloppy right hand. Martynov should have avoided that one. #CL#
Martynov instigates a clinch.
Svyatogor lands a damaging elbow.
Svyatogor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Martynov avoids a wild elbow strike from Svyatogor.
Martynov misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martynov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitri Svyatogor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Svyatogor 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Svyatogor!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dimitri Svyatogor waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: RISE 4: Martynov v Hunter
Date: Nov 21, 2021

#R1##CL#
Martynov forces Hunter back against the cage and clinches.
Martynov stalls.
Hunter tries to land knees in the clinch but Martynov avoids the damage to the body.
Martynov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martynov lands a left hand.
Martynov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter tries to break free but Martynov pushes him back against the cage.
Martynov avoiding damage as Hunter throws knees to the body.
Hunter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martynov tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Martynov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Martynov stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov misses with a knee to the head.
Hunter lands a left hand. #BC2#
Hunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Martynov closes the distance and clinches.
Our sources have told us that Martynov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Nice body punch from Hunter - that landed with a thud.
Come on Martynov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Martynov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Hunter moves away from the strike by Martynov.
Hunter 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.
Hunter clobbers Martynov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Martynov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunter.
Martynov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Commie Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martynov momentarily. #CUT2#It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.
Hunter throws an overhand right that lands on Martynov's shoulder, as Martynov tries to avoid the shot.
Martynov misses with a wild body shot.
Hunter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunter tests Martynov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Martynov is just out of range.#CL#
Martynov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hunter trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martynov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Hunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunter cracks a nice hook into Martynov's ribs.#CL#
Martynov gets a clinch. #BC2#
Hunter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Hunter slips under a jab from Martynov.#CL#
Martynov moves into the clinch.
Martynov pushes off an throws an elbow but Hunter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hunter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hunter tries to break free but Martynov pushes him back against the cage.
Hunter wants to break free but Martynov has control. #BC2#
Hunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hunter misses with a wild combination.
Hunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunter misses with a looping left.
Martynov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Martynov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Hunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Martynov instigates a clinch.
Martynov'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.
Hunter trying to land knees to the body. #T3##BC2#
Hunter breaks the clinch.
Hunter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Martynov slips under a jab.
Hunter slips under a jab.
Hunter misses with the combination. #KD2#
Hunter cracks Martynov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hunter has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Martynov to stand back up!#ROC2#Martynov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter weaves into range and cracks Martynov right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Martynov goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Hunter is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Commie Hunter!
Commie Hunter is the new super heavyweight champion!
Commie Hunter was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RISE 1: Resurrection
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Martynov works Lemieux's body with a nice hook.
Martynov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lemieux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martynov cracks Lemieux with an open hand slap.
Lemieux is looking to clinch but Martynov is avoiding it. #CL#
Lemieux moves into the clinch.
Martynov tries to throw a body punch but Lemieux avoids it by throwing Martynov back against the cage.
Martynov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemieux controls his hands.
Lemieux is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lemieux blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martynov.
Lemieux misses with a body punch.
Martynov misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Martynov breaks from the clinch.
Lemieux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lemieux shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martynov pinned against the cage. Martynov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Lemieux. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Lemieux misses the target.
Martynov misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Lemieux counters by moving into the clinch.
Martynov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Martynov is pushing Lemieux up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lemieux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martynov has a couple of punches blocked by Lemieux.
Martynov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martynov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemieux's elbow.
Martynov letting Lemieux take a breather here.
Lemieux takes a shot to the head.
Martynov lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Vincent Lemieux has been cut.
Lemieux stalling against the cage.
Martynov is looking to control Lemieux's arms but Lemieux gets an underhook and turns him. Now Martynov has his back to the cage. #T2##TD#
Lemieux manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lemieux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Martynov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lemieux is proving hard to escape from.
Lemieux pulls Martynov in to control the position. #SU2#
Martynov gets to his feet. Lemieux looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Martynov looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemieux is just out of range.
Lemieux looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martynov is fending him off so far but Lemieux persists. Nope, Martynov circles away and we're back to standing.
Martynov looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemieux is just out of range.
Martynov takes a swing at Lemieux's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Martynov clinches up with Lemieux and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lemieux is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Martynov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Martynov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemieux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Martynov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
A punch combination from Lemieux misses.
Lemieux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Martynov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lemieux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Martynov.
Lemieux throws a hook but Martynov blocks it.
Martynov tries to counter with a clinch but Lemieux shakes him off and moves away.
Martynov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Martynov throws a lazy right hand but Lemieux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Martynov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lemieux, pushing him back against the cage.
Martynov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD#
Lemieux drags the fight down to the ground.
Lemieux is looking to stand up but Martynov isn't so interested in that idea. #SU2#
Martynov stands and steps away. Lemieux gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Some wild striking there from Lemieux. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemieux tries to clinch up.
Martynov misses with a wild body shot.
Martynov missing with a left hand there. Lemieux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lemieux is defended easily by Martynov.
Lemieux throws a wild body kick that Martynov sees coming a mile off.
Martynov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lemieux on the side of the head.
Martynov jabs Lemieux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lemieux tries for a takedown but Martynov circles away easily
and Martynov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martynov misses with a hook. Lemieux ducked under it nicely.
Lemieux blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Martynov.
Martynov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Martynov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Martynov jabs at Lemieux's body.
Lemieux throws a sloppy head kick and Martynov moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Martynov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vincent Lemieux's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Martynov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martynov wants it to stay on the feet.
Martynov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Lemieux darts in and clinches Martynov up against the cage.
Lemieux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martynov walks away with a smile on his face. Lemieux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lemieux blocks a jab.
Lemieux is looking to clinch but Martynov is avoiding it.
Martynov scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Martynov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Martynov is working Lemieux over against the cage.
Lemieux swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Lemieux breaks the clinch.
Martynov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lemieux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Martynov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lemieux. #BC2#
Martynov breaks the clinch.
Martynov misses with a hook.
Martynov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lemieux.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Lemieux. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Martynov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Martynov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Martynov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lemieux.
Lemieux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martynov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lemieux somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Martynov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A cross from Martynov lands.
Martynov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Martynov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Martynov stops a takedown attempt from Lemieux.
I was talking to Lemieux's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lemieux lands a good knee to the midsection. Martynov won't want to take too many of those.
Mikhail Martynov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2##BC2#
Martynov breaks the clinch.
Martynov throws a jab but it's blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Martynov.
Lemieux tries to close the distance and clinch but Martynov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martynov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Martynov closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martynov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#Lemieux is rocked!
Martynov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oh Lemieux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martynov lands a good knee to the midsection. Lemieux won't want to take too many of those.
Martynov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lemieux to his knees! Martynov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Martynov!
Mikhail Martynov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 839 Sitsongrit vs. Sosa
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Martynov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pearson throws out a counter right but Martynov avoids it with no problem.
Pearson takes one to the chin there.
A swing and a miss from Martynov.
Martynov throws a shot to the body.
Pearson staying out of range there.
Martynov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pearson moves away from the strike by Martynov.
Pearson tries to bum rush Martynov with a series of wild strikes but Martynov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martynov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Martynov rushes Pearson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Martynov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Martynov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Martynov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pearson misses with the head strike.
Pearson throws a head punch that misses.
Martynov can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
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!
Pearson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1##BC2#
Pearson breaks from the clinch.
Martynov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pearson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A punch lands to the side of Pearson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Donk. Martynov catches Pearson right on the button with a cross.
Pearson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Martynov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pearson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martynov with a nice cross.
Pearson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Martynov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Pearson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martynov moves in looking to clinch but Pearson pushes him off.
Pearson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Martynov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Martynov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pearson misses with a body shot.
Pearson swats away the attempt to clinch by Martynov.#T2#
Martynov misses with a hook. Pearson ducked under it nicely.
Nice jab there from Martynov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Martynov finds it's way round the side to connect with Pearson's head.
Pearson takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Martynov clinches.
Martynov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pearson is looking to break free of the clinch but Martynov has double underhooks.
Pearson managing to block the knees to the body from Martynov.
Martynov blocks an elbow strike from Pearson.
A bit of stalling here from Pearson.
Martynov tries a body shot but Pearson blocks it.
Martynov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pearson scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Pearson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martynov misses with a right hand
and Pearson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.#T3#
A combination from Martynov does no damage.
Martynov misses the jab.
Pearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pearson blocks a jab.
Martynov throws out a powerful jab.
Martynov thuds a left hand into Pearson's body.
Martynov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Pearson counter with a right hand.
Martynov misses with a wild body shot.
Martynov with a hook.
Martynov connects with a body shot that sends Pearson's belly button to the back.
Martynov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pearson counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Pearson.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pearson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Pearson misses.
Martynov looks to throw the jab but Pearson is out of range.
Pearson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Martynov moves in looking to clinch but Pearson pushes him off.
Pearson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Martynov throws a right and a left that Pearson avoids nicely.
Pearson sizes up Martynov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Martynov misses with a hook.
Martynov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Martynov throws a jab when Pearson was well out of range.
Pearson throws a jab when Martynov was well out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Martynov. That snapped Pearson's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Martynov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Martynov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Martynov throws a hook to the side of Pearson's head but Pearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martynov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pearson moves out of range of the strikes.
Martynov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Martynov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pearson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pearson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Martynov closes the distance and pushes Pearson back into the cage.
Pearson is trying to maintain a safe position but Martynov gets an underhook and turns Pearson into the cage.
Martynov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martynov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martynov has Pearson pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov trying to stall but Pearson improves his position. #BC2#
Pearson breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Martynov closes the distance and pushes Pearson back into the cage.#BC2#
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
Pearson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Martynov checks the leg kick.
Pearson keeps the fight on the outside.
Pearson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL#
Martynov takes the fight into the clinch.
Pearson tries to stall but Martynov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Martynov tries to throw a body punch but Pearson avoids it by throwing Martynov back against the cage.
Pearson taking a breather.
Pearson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pearson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pearson is trying to maintain a safe position but Martynov gets an underhook and turns Pearson into the cage.
Martynov lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
Pearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martynov moves away.
Pearson staying out of range there.#T2#
Martynov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pearson moves away.
Martynov misses with a double jab.
Martynov swings widly with a right hand
and Pearson counters with a straight right hand.
Martynov misses with an uppercut
and Pearson counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Norman Pearson!
A relieved looking Norman Pearson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 831 Whymer vs. Po
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
Martynov misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Jones counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.
Martynov tries to clinch up.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Martynov manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Martynov has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones wants to break free but Martynov has control.
Martynov avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Martynov scores with a shoulder strike.
Martynov lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martynov tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Mikhail Martynov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martynov.
Jones cracks Martynov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Martynov clinches with his opponent.
Martynov keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones tries a body shot but Martynov blocks it.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martynov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Martynov tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Martynov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones blocks a body shot from Martynov.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martynov scores with a shot to the body.
Martynov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Martynov.
Martynov blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Martynov misses with a wild body shot.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Martynov misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Jones counters with a flying knee that drops Martynov! #ROC#Martynov is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#ES2#
Martynov pushes Jones off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Martynov misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martynov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martynov throws out the jab.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Martynov connects with a jab.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Martynov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Martynov throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Martynov throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.#CL2#
Martynov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Martynov misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martynov misses with a double jab #KD#
and Jones counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Martynov down! Jones is looking to finish but Martynov is intelligently defending himself.
Martynov is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Martynov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jones manages to pass to side control.
Jones stops Martynov from getting back to his feet.
Martynov is looking to get back to is feet but Jones passes into side control.
Martynov seems to have recovered his senses.#ES2#
Martynov throws Jones to one side and escapes!#CL2#
Martynov rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Martynov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Martynov scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martynov digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones takes one on the button.
Jones is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martynov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Martynov dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Martynov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Martynov tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martynov.
Martynov moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martynov throws a right hand that misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Martynov closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mikhail Martynov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Martynov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Martynov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Martynov moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Martynov cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Martynov swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Martynov thinking.
Martynov moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Martynov misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a crisp right that sends Martynov to the canvas! Jones follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Jones!
Bubba Jones managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: PFC 274 Arundel vs Jabbar
Date: Jun 20, 2021

#R1#
A big left from Martynov misses.
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Martynov is out of range.
Martynov missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire slips a jab from Martynov.
McGuire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Martynov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGuire scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.
Martynov is looking to clinch.
McGuire plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Martynov swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Martynov face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bryer McGuire!
A very excited looking Bryer McGuire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PFC 269 Marceau vs Jones
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1#
Philips misses with a jab, cross combination.
Philips fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Philips tries to close the distance and clinch but Martynov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Philips slips under a jab from Martynov.
Martynov throws a jab but it's blocked by Philips.
Good standup being displayed there by Martynov as he connects with a hook.
Philips connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Martynov rushes Philips and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Martynov struggles to land a body shot inside as Philips controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Martynov.
Philips tries a body shot but Martynov blocks it.
Philips pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Philips connects with a nasty looking knee right to Martynov's face. #CUT#It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.
Philips throws a knee to the head but misses.
Martynov misses with an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Philips scores with a nice hook to the head.
Philips with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Philips tries to land knees in the clinch but Martynov avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Martynov taking a breather.
Philips struggles to land a body shot inside as Martynov controls his hands.
Our sources have told us that Philips has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Philips landing knees to the head.
Philips lands an elbow inside that Martynov shrugs off. #BC2#
Martynov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martynov misses with a body shot.
Donk. Martynov catches Philips right on the button with a cross.
Mikhail Martynov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Philips misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martynov.
Martynov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Martynov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Martynov throws a looping overhand right but Philips ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Martynov clinches up with Philips and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Martynov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martynov misses with a body shot
and Philips counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2##CL2#
Martynov closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Philips obliges.
Martynov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Philips blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Philips misses with a body punch.
Philips lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Martynov.
Martynov lands with a light punch inside.
Philips throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Philips lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Martynov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Philips tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martynov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martynov throws a poor cross that misses
letting Philips counter with a right hand.
Philips ducks under a wild hook from Martynov.
As Martynov tries to get set, Philips tries to push him back and clinch up but Martynov manages to avoid the attempt.
Martynov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Philips throws a jab when Martynov was well out of range.#T3#
Philips dodges the punch combination from Martynov.
Philips misses with an attempted mid kick.
Martynov throws the left hand but Philips avoids the punch easily.
Martynov misses with a double jab
and Philips counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Philips looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martynov misses with a body shot.
Martynov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A cross from Martynov lands.
Philips takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Martynov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fight stays on the outside here - Philips looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Philips connects with a solid leg kick.
Philips throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martynov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Martynov looks to score with a jab to the body but Philips is just out of range.
A jab from Martynov misses.
Philips is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Martynov.
Martynov misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Philips clinches.
Martynov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martynov lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Martynov.
Martynov pushes Philips back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Philips is breathing heavily.
Martynov connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Radio Philips has been cut.
Philips trying to stall but Martynov improves his position.
Martynov tries to work over Philips's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martynov works on Philips's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mikhail Martynov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Martynov throws an overhand right that lands on Philips's shoulder, as Philips tries to avoid the shot.
Philips throws a series of punches but Martynov avoids them all with ease.
Martynov scores with a decent looking hook.
Martynov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martynov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Martynov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martynov moves forwards but Philips connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Philips connects with a looping right hand.
Martynov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch lands to the side of Philips 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Martynov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Philips, pushing him back against the cage.
Mikhail Martynov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Philips lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Philips dodges an elbow strike from Martynov.
Philips tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Philips blocks an elbow strike from Martynov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Philips lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Martynov blocking some punches.
Philips tries a body shot but Martynov blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martynov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Martynov trying to control the position but instead, Philips has worked for underhooks and has pushed Martynov into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Martynov.
A right hook to the body lands for Martynov.
Philips with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Philips comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Martynov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Philips.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Philips as Martynov tries to tie him up.
Philips letting Martynov take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Philips.
Philips misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Philips prevents a body shot from Martynov.
Martynov blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Martynov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Philips throws a head kick that misses.
Martynov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martynov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Philips. That one must have hurt.#CL2#
Martynov has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Philips pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Philips takes an elbow to the temple.
A right handed body shot lands from Martynov.
Martynov blocks an elbow strike.
Philips throws an elbow that misses.
Philips swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Philips misses with some punches. #T3#
Philips has a couple of punches blocked by Martynov. #BC2#
Martynov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Philips slips under a jab.
Martynov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Martynov.#CL2#
Martynov gets a clinch. #KD2#
Martynov drops Philips with a big knee straight up the middle! Philips is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Philips is rocked!
BAM! Martynov delivers a spinning backfist that drops Philips like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Mikhail Martynov!
Our winner, Mikhail Martynov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PFC 260 Poli vs Serronen
Date: Apr 18, 2021

#R1#
Martynov avoids the body shot from Conservative.
Martynov misses with a right hand
and Conservative counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.
Conservative scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Martynov swings for the body but Conservative moves out of range.
Martynov moves out of range as Conservative throws a body kick.
Martynov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Conservative. Conservative obviously looking to wear him down.
Martynov takes a swing at Conservative's ribcage but misses.
Conservative looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Martynov clinches up against the cage.
Conservative lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Conservative breaks from the clinch.
Martynov slips under a jab.
Martynov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Martynov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Conservative takes a jab right on the kisser.
Martynov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Conservative unleashes a big counter combination but Martynov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Martynov darts in and clinches Conservative up against the cage.#T1#
Conservative has a couple of punches blocked by Martynov.
Martynov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Martynov.
Martynov throws a punch but it's blocked by Conservative.
Martynov tries a body shot but Conservative blocks it. #BC2#
Conservative manages to break the clinch.
Martynov defending well as Conservative loads up on a big left hand.
Conservative throws the left hand but Martynov avoids the punch easily.
Martynov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martynov scores with a hook to the body. Conservative takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Martynov takes a swing at Conservative's ribcage but misses.
Martynov throws a sloppy body shot
and Conservative counters with a nice low kick that buckles Martynov's knee momentarily.
Martynov slips under a jab from Conservative.
Good shot there by Martynov.
Martynov throws a jab but it's blocked by Conservative.
Conservative is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Martynov's corner calls for a 1-2. Martynov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Conservative uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martynov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martynov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martynov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conservative.
Martynov throwing a counter right hand but Conservative manages to avoid it.
Conservative ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martynov moves away.
Conservative swinging wildly here.
Conservative tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martynov was well out of range. Poor timing from Conservative.
Martynov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Conservative's head backwards.
Martynov throws a poor cross that misses
and Conservative counters with a series of strikes. Martynov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Martynov misses with a body shot.
Martynov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conservative was well out of range. Poor timing from Martynov.
Martynov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Conservative avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martynov scores with a hook to the body. Conservative takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Conservative slips a jab and a cross from Martynov.
Martynov swings for the body but Conservative moves out of range.
Conservative takes a jab right on the kisser.
Conservative misses with a jab, cross combination.
Conservative tries to land a front kick but Martynov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Martynov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martynov. Conservative does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martynov takes one to the chin there.
Martynov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martynov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Conservative responds with a good body kick, but Martynov manages to step out the way in time.
Martynov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Conservative.
Martynov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Martynov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Conservative.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martynov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Conservative has had enough of the clinch but Martynov keeps him there for the moment.
Martynov throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Conservative breaks from the clinch.
Conservative misses with a low kick.
Conservative slips a jab from Martynov.
Martynov throws a big shot that misses.
Conservative steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martynov.
Conservative avoids the body shot from Martynov.
Martynov misses with a wild body shot.
Martynov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Conservative manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Conservative is looking for the big counter here.
Martynov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Conservative was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Martynov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Conservative fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Martynov is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mikhail Martynov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Martynov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Conservative thuds a left hand into Martynov's body.
Martynov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Conservative misses with a straight right. #CL#
Conservative tries to keep at a distance but Martynov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Conservative manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Martynov.
Martynov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Martynov.
Nice cross by Martynov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Conservative in his tracks.
Conservative slips under a jab.
Martynov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conservative bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Conservative cracks a nice hook into Martynov's ribs.#T1#
Martynov cracks Conservative with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Conservative misses.
Martynov throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Conservative misses.
Martynov lands with a hook. Conservative tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Martynov connects with a body shot that sends Conservative's belly button to the back.
Martynov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Martynov just misses with a punch to the body.
Conservative swats away the attempt to clinch by Martynov.
Mikhail Martynov is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Conservative darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Martynov misses with a looping right.
Conservative appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Conservative dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Martynov lands a slapping body shot.
A left and a right from Martynov both land. Nice combination.
Martynov scores with a jab to the body.
Conservative throws a good cross that connects.
Jab by Martynov.
Martynov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martynov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Conservative looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Conservative uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martynov.
A shot to the body from Martynov misses
and Conservative counters with a nice uppercut.
Martynov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martynov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Conservative circles away quickly and effectively.
Martynov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Conservative takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Conservative takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Martynov misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on Conservative's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Martynov slips under a jab.
Conservative digs a good hook to Martynov's body.
Conservative thuds a left hand into Martynov's body.
Conservative keeps the fight on the outside.
Conservative scores with a hook.
Conservative rushes Martynov and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Martynov is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Conservative piles on the pressure and Martynov crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Closet Case Conservative!
A victorious Closet Case Conservative thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFC 249 Blazkov vs Laine
Date: Feb 28, 2021

#R1#
Martynov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Philips scores with a shot to the side of Martynov's head.
Stalling in the clinch from Philips.
Philips lands an elbow just above Martynov 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.#BC#
Martynov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Philips misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martynov.
Philips swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martynov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Philips uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martynov.
Philips avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Philips steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Martynov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martynov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philips fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Martynov is out of range.
Philips avoids the body shot from Martynov.
Martynov misses with a wild body shot.
Martynov misses with a left hand
and Philips counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Martynov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Martynov lands with a good body shot.
Philips throws a big shot that misses.
Philips slips under a jab from Martynov.
Martynov throws a lazy right hand but Philips sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Philips uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martynov.
Martynov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martynov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martynov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Philips lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Martynov moves into range and clinches up with Philips.
Philips misses with a body punch.
A short left from Martynov.
Martynov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Philips's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Philips lands an elbow just above Martynov 's eye.
Philips landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Martynov manages to break the clinch.
Philips moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2##CL2#
Philips drives through and clinches with Martynov against the cage.
Martynov is leaning against Philips and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Philips pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Philips lands a knee to the body.
Martynov is breathing heavily.
Philips misses with an elbow over the top.
A right handed body shot lands from Philips. #BC#
Martynov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Philips connects with a solid leg kick.
Martynov throws a lazy uppercut
and Philips counters with a low kick, right behind Martynov 's knee.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Philips. Martynov shrugs it off though. #KD2#
Philips lands a head kick that stumbles Martynov and the fighters go to the mat. #SU2#
Philips gets to his feet - Martynov follows without any prompting.
Philips throws a quick head kick that knocks Martynov silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Philips is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Radio Philips!
A relieved looking Radio Philips thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PFC 243 Blazkov vs Lach
Date: Jan 31, 2021

#R1#
Singh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Martynov throws a series of punches but Singh moves out of range.
Martynov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Martynov misses with a jab to the body
and Singh counters with a body kick.
Martynov is breathing heavily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Singh.
Singh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Singh wants to counter with a clinch but Martynov pushes him away.
Nice body kick there by Singh.#CL2#
Singh closes the distance and clinches.
Singh is leaning against Martynov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Singh on the inside.
Martynov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Singh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh misses with a punch to the body.
Martynov takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.
Singh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Singh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Singh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Singh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Singh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martynov lands a left hand.
Martynov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Singh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Singh scores with a shoulder strike.
Singh unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Singh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Singh is leaning against Martynov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Our sources have told us that Martynov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Singh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martynov's elbow.
Singh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Singh lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Singh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Singh utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Singh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martynov backwards.
Singh scores with a shot to the side of Martynov's head. #T2#
Singh lands a body shot.
Singh can't find room to land a body shot as Martynov controls the action.
A short uppercut from Singh. #ROC2#Martynov is rocked!
Singh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Martynov.
Oh Martynov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Singh cracks Martynov with a nice body shot.
Singh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Singh is leaning against Martynov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Singh is leaning against Martynov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Singh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Singh dips a shoulder and cracks Martynov with a mighty uppercut! Martynov falls back against the cage and Singh unloads with a barrage of strikes! Martynov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Singh screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuvraj Singh!
Our winner, Yuvraj Singh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PFC 236 Arendse vs Escobar
Date: Jan 03, 2021

#R1#
Ragnarsson takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut.
Ragnarsson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Martynov clinches up against the cage.
Ragnarsson tries to circle away but Martynov has him pinned against the cage.
Martynov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ragnarsson lands a body punch.
Martynov lands a shoulder strike.
Martynov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ragnarsson up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ragnarsson is trying to break the clinch but Martynov has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov lands with a light punch inside.
Martynov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Martynov blocks a body shot from Ragnarsson.
Martynov digs a right hand into Ragnarsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ragnarsson's gas tank.
Martynov told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Martynov working Ragnarsson over with knees to the body.#T1#
Ragnarsson avoids the elbow strike from Martynov, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Martynov.
Ragnarsson being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martynov.
Martynov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Martynov prevents a body shot from Ragnarsson.
Martynov pushes off an throws an elbow but Ragnarsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The referee calls for Martynov to work.
Martynov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ragnarsson avoids it.
Ragnarsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Martynov won't allow it. #BC#
Ragnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martynov misses with an uppercut.
Ragnarsson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Martynov cracks Ragnarsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Martynov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ragnarsson thinks about countering with a head kick.#T2##CL2#
Martynov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Ragnarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Martynov clinches up against the cage.
Ragnarsson has had enough of the clinch but Martynov keeps him there for the moment.
Ragnarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Martynov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarsson takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut is getting worse.
Martynov misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson is trying to break the clinch but Martynov is controlling him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Martynov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ragnarsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right handed body shot lands from Martynov. #BC#
Ragnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Martynov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ragnarsson throws a jab when Martynov was well out of range.
Martynov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ragnarsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ragnarsson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL2#
Martynov closes the distance and clinches.
Martynov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
Martynov scores with a shoulder strike.
Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Martynov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martynov lands a nice elbow.
Martynov is pushing Ragnarsson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ragnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martynov's elbow.
Martynov looking to stall.
Ragnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4##BC#
Ragnarsson breaks the clinch.
Martynov misses with a wild body shot.
Martynov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnarsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Martynov cracks Ragnarsson with a good jab.
Ragnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martynov scores with a jab to the body.
Mikhail Martynov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Martynov misses
and Ragnarsson counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.
Martynov digs a good body shot into Ragnarsson's ribs.
Martynov looks to land a combination but Ragnarsson avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martynov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Martynov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Martynov misses with a straight right.
A combination from Martynov does no damage.
It appears Ragnarsson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ragnarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ragnarsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick misses from Ragnarsson. #CL2#
Martynov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ragnarsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Mikhail Martynov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position but instead, Martynov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ragnarsson into the cage.
Martynov can't find room to land a body shot as Ragnarsson controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martynov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ragnarsson's brow.
Martynov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martynov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
Ragnarsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martynov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ragnarsson letting Martynov take a breather here.
Nice body punch from Ragnarsson - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Martynov can't find room to land a body shot as Ragnarsson controls the action.
Ragnarsson working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Martynov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ragnarsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Martynov tries to clinch but Ragnarsson moves away
and Ragnarsson counters with a body kick.
No joy there for Martynov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ragnarsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Martynov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarsson moves away.
Ragnarsson is looking to counter punch.
Martynov throws out a loose jab but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the side of Martynov's head but Martynov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martynov swings for the body but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Martynov misses with a left hand
and Ragnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that misses
and Martynov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martynov lands with a good body shot.
Martynov misses with a straight left.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ragnarsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Martynov finds it's way round the side to connect with Ragnarsson's head. #CUT2#Jeez, Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ragnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ragnarsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Martynov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ragnarssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Martynov cracks Ragnarsson with an open hand slap.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mikhail Martynov!
A very excited looking Mikhail Martynov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PFC 230 Fett vs Graves
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Martynov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martynov lands a nice hook to Pearson's body. Pearson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Pearson. That snapped Martynov's head back. #CUT#It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.#CL2#
Martynov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Pearson - that landed with a thud.
Pearson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Martynov looks winded!
Pearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Martynov controls his hands.
Pearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Pearson breaks from the clinch.
Martynov misses with a left hand
and Pearson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Martynov looks to throw the jab but Pearson is out of range.
Pearson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martynov. That did some damage!#T1#
Pearson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pearson throws a head kick that misses.
Pearson lands with an uppercut that bounces Martynov off the cage and back into range.
Martynov tries to clinch there but Pearson circles away.
Pearson scores with a punch to the head.
Martynov misses with a hook
and Pearson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pearson knocks out Martynov with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Pearson before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Pearson picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Pearson!
An out of breath James Pearson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PFC 224 Monkey vs Gravas
Date: Nov 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhaa slips under a jab from Martynov.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Martynov.
Murhaa tries to counter by clinching up but Martynov breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Martynov moves into the clinch successfully.
Murhaa avoids the elbow strike from Martynov, against the cage.
Martynov told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Martynov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Martynov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Murhaa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Martynov blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martynov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martynov.
Martynov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murhaa is keeping busy.
Martynov stalling.
Martynov lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Mike Murhaa has been cut.
Martynov blocks an uppercut.
Martynov just leaning against Murhaa, taking a breather.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Martynov.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Murhaa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Martynov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martynov's elbow. #T1#
Martynov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martynov's elbow.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martynov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martynov blocks an uppercut.
Martynov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Martynov blocks an uppercut.
Martynov lands a right hand.
Martynov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Murhaa being controlled against the cage.
Martynov tries to land knees in the clinch but Murhaa avoids the damage to the body.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Martynov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murhaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Martynov tries to circle away but Murhaa has him pinned against the cage.
Martynov stalling against the cage.
Martynov blocks an uppercut.
Martynov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martynov.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Martynov.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Martynov.
Martynov scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martynov landing knees to the head.
Martynov blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
The referee is keeping an eye on Martynov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Martynov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Martynov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martynov misses with a hook. Murhaa ducked under it nicely.
Martynov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murhaa punishes Martynov's body with a nice straight punch.
Murhaa lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Murhaa moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Martynov is trying to break the clinch but Murhaa has him pressed against the cage.
Martynov prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
A body shot lands from Martynov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martynov.
Martynov tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Martynov controls the action.
Martynov just leaning against Murhaa, taking a breather.
Martynov lands with a left to the head.
Martynov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martynov.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martynov tries to stall but Murhaa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Martynov trying to land knees to the body.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Martynov.
Murhaa is breathing heavily.
Martynov slowing the pace effectively.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martynov.
Martynov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Murhaa up against the cage.#T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martynov.
Martynov misses with the head strike.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Martynov.
Martynov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Martynov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Martynov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martynov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Martynov stalling in the clinch but Murhaa improves position.
Murhaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martynov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Martynov controls the action.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Martynov can't find room to land a body shot as Murhaa controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Martynov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Murhaa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Martynov cracks Murhaa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Murhaa instigates a clinch.
Martynov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Martynov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mikhail Martynov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murhaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Martynov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murhaa is keeping busy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martynov throws an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Martynov.
Martynov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Martynov connects with a knee to the head. #ROC2#Murhaa is rocked!
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Martynov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Murhaa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murhaa is trapped in a tight thai clinch here. Martynov pulls him left and then right before unleashing a vicious knee to the head. Oh damn - Murhaa is out cold! That's some serious business! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Mikhail Martynov!
Mikhail Martynov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PFC 215.5 Arundel vs Wild
Date: Oct 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martynov missing with a left hand there. Hirsch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martynov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hirsch's hands.
Martynov throws a body shot but no joy.
Hirsch fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Martynov.
Hirsch darts in looking for a takedown but Martynov gets double underhooks and turns Hirsch into the cage.
Martynov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hirsch.
Hirsch shoots for a double leg takedown but Martynov sprawls well. He's pushed Hirsch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Hirsch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martynov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hirsch tries to clinch up.
Martynov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Martynov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hirsch manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hirsch looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Hirsch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martynov defends it well.
Martynov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Martynov looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1##SUB#
Hirsch seems to be looking for submissions. #ES2#
Martynov pushes Hirsch off and gets back to his feet.
Hirsch tries to clinch up.#TD#
Hirsch dives in and scores a takedown into Martynov's guard.
Hirsch looking to pass the guard.
Martynov wants to stand and escape but Hirsch is having none of it.
Hirsch passes Martynov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martynov is looking to escape.#T2##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Martynov lands a nice hook to Hirsch's body. Hirsch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hirsch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martynov swivels and escapes.
Martynov scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirsch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hirsch has his takedown stuffed
and Martynov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Martynov throws a hook but Hirsch avoids it easily.
Hirsch appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hirsch moves out of range as Martynov strikes.
Hirsch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Martynov scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Hirsch throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Martynov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hirsch is in Martynov's guard.#T3#
Hirsch trying to control but Martynov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hirsch is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Martynov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hirsch won't allow Martynov to get back to his feet.
Hirsch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martynov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hirsch is working hard here to advance position.
Martynov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hirsch is controlling him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hirsch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice sprawl there from Martynov as Hirsch shoots in.
Martynov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Harry Hirsch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martynov scores with a hook to the body. Hirsch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No luck for Hirsch with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Martynov clinches up against the cage.
Hirsch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Martynov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martynov throws a hook but Hirsch blocks it.
Hirsch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martynov.
Martynov lands a slapping body shot.
Martynov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hirsch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Martynov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Martynov throws a series of strikes that have Hirsch backpedaling.
Hirsch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Martynov counters with a straight right hand.
Martynov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hirsch fails to land the takedown.
Hirsch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martynov works Hirsch's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martynov. Hirsch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hirsch seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Martynov has managed to clinch.
Hirsch wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Hirsch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martynov gets through Hirsch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Martynov is leaning against Hirsch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Martynov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hirschs head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martynov is pushing Hirsch up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Martynov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Hirsch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Martynov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hirsch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martynov as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Martynov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hirsch to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Martynov has his feet on Hirsch's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Martynov loads up on a big right hand but Hirsch slips the punch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Martynov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martynov is pressed up against the cage. Hirsch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Martynov down to the mat. Martynov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Martynov gets caught napping as Hirsch dives in and scores a takedown. Martynov manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Martynov kicks Hirsch off and gets to his feet. #T2#
Martynov lands a nice shot to the body.
Hirsch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hirsch there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Hirsch looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Martynov is trying to stand back up but Hirsch is controlling him
Martynov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hirsch works his way into full mount!
Martynov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #SUB#
Hirsch working for a submission but Martynov is keeping him at bay.
Martynov is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Hirsch has taken his back!#T3#
Martynov is trying to stand back up.
Hirsch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES2#
Hirsch has his opponent's back but Martynov is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Hirsch. #TD#
Martynov gets caught napping as Hirsch dives in and scores a takedown. Martynov manages to retain guard.
Martynov wants to get back to his feet but Hirsch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hirsch trying to control the position from guard on top but Martynov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##ES2#
Martynov pushes Hirsch off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hirsch misses with a takedown
and Martynov counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Martynov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Hirsch has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Martynov is trying to keep an underhook but Hirsch manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Martynov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hirsch is on him like a limpet, forcing Martynov back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Martynov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Martynov drives through and clinches with Hirsch against the cage.
Martynov is trying to maintain a safe position but Hirsch gets an underhook and turns Martynov into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hirsch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Martynov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Martynov'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.
Martynov stalls.
Martynov continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Martynov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hirsch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martynov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Martynov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martynov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hirsch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martynov to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Hirsch shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Martynov is trying to defend but Hirsch finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Martynov is trying to stand up here but Hirsch is controlling him well. #SUB#
Hirsch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov wants to get back to his feet.
Mikhail Martynov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##ES2#
Martynov kicks Hirsch off and gets back to his feet.
Hirsch misses with a takedown
and Martynov counters with a nice uppercut.
Harry Hirsch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Martynov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hirsch backwards. #TD#
Hirsch is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Martynov can't fight it off and eventually Hirsch manages to take the fight to the floor. Martynov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Martynov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Martynov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mikhail Martynov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Martynov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martynov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Hirsch tries for a takedown but Martynov circles away easily
and Martynov counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Hirsch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hirsch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hirsch slips under a jab from Martynov.
Hirsch with a poor takedown
enabling Martynov to counter with a crisp jab.
Martynov sizes up Hirsch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Martynov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Martynov works Hirsch's body with a nice hook.
Hirsch fails with a takedown attempt.
Hirsch misses with a takedown attempt - Martynov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hirsch is defended easily by Martynov.
Hirsch has his takedown stuffed
and Martynov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harry Hirsch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hirsch shoots in but no luck this time.
Hirsch with a poor takedown
and Martynov counters with a nice uppercut.
Hirsch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Martynov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hirsch, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Martynov.
Nice body punch from Martynov.
Martynov landing knees to the head. #ROC2#Hirsch is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Harry Hirsch has been cut.#BC2#
Martynov manages to break the clinch.
Oh Hirsch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martynov digs a good hook to Hirsch's body.
Hirsch seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Martynov moves into the clinch.
Martynov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Martynov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Martynov is trying to stall.
Martynov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hirschs head.
Mikhail Martynov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martynov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Martynov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hirsch backwards.
Martynov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hirsch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Martynov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Martynov stuns Hirsch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mikhail Martynov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hirsch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martynov tries to avoid it but Hirsch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martynov to the ground. Martynov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Martynov lands with a nice combination. Hirsch backs away looking to recover.
Martynov clobbers Hirsch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mikhail Martynov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martynov lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Martynov has closed the distance and engaged Hirsch in a clinch.
Hirsch looking for a takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Martynov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martynov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Martynov!
An out of breath Mikhail Martynov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PFC 209 Bennett vs JVB
Date: Sep 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martynov throws a poor cross that misses
and Ragnarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.
Ragnarsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut.
Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Martynov misses with a right hand
and Ragnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ragnarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martynov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martynov misses the body punch
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice body shot.
Nice jab there from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Martynov square on the jaw! Damn, Martynov is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bjorn Ragnarsson!
Bjorn Ragnarsson took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: PFC 202 Nielsen vs Human
Date: Aug 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martynov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kagonbo's head.
Martynov takes a swing at Kagonbo's ribcage but misses.
Kagonbo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kagonbo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martynov on the side of the head.
Kagonbo throws a jab when Martynov was well out of range.
Martynov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kagonbo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mikhail Martynov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martynov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kagonbo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kagonbo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Martynov misses with a looping right.
Martynov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kagonbo. Kagonbo obviously looking to wear him down.
Martynov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Martynov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kagonbo.
Martynov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kagonbo.
Martynov looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kagonbo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Martynov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.
Kagonbo lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Martynov falls backwards - clearly groggy! Kagonbo dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bismack Kagonbo!
Bismack Kagonbo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Galaxy Exit Wounds
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee connects with a body shot.
Dee tries to score with a low kick but Martynov moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Dee instigates a clinch.
Dee connects with a knee to the head.
Martynov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Martynov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dee blocks it with crossed arms.
Dee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martynov blocks an elbow strike from Dee.
Dee misses with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Martynov.
Martynov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dee up against the cage.
Dee lands a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Dee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dee tries a body shot but Martynov blocks it.
Martynov lands an elbow that stopped Dee in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Inspektor Dee has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dee trying to control the position but instead, Martynov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dee into the cage.
Martynov can't find room to land a body shot as Dee controls the action. #T1#
Martynov blocks a body shot from Dee.
Martynov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Martynov prevents a body shot from Dee.
Dee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Martynov's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.
Dee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martynov lands with a left to the head.
Martynov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Martynov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Martynov lands with a left to the head.
Dee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martynov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martynov backwards.
Martynov takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Martynov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dee lands the left hand.
Dee falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Martynov counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Dee is rocked!#T2#
Martynov batters Dee with a massive right followed by a huge left! Dee is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Martynov lands a final crushing right hand to drop Dee to the mat with a gruesome thud! Martynov is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mikhail Martynov!
During a confident post fight interview, Mikhail Martynov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Galaxy 5: Nirvana
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martynov.
Martynov misses with a series of wild punches.
Dee's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dee's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Martynov avoids the head kick by Dee.
Martynov throws a body punch but Dee moves out of range.
Dee wants to counter with a clinch but Martynov pushes him away.
Martynov takes a swing at Dee's ribcage but misses.
Martynov avoids a kick to the body.
Dee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Martynov throws a body shot but no joy.
Dee missing with a left hand there. Martynov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dee moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Martynov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Dee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Martynov blocks the elbow strike.
Martynov tries to throw a body punch but Dee avoids it by throwing Martynov back against the cage.
Martynov taking a breather.
Our sources have told us that Martynov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A head punch on the inside from Dee fails to land.
Dee stalling in the clinch but Martynov improves position. #T1#
Dee trying to land knees to the body.
Martynov throws a punch but it's blocked by Dee.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dee throws an elbow but misses.
Dee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Martynov blocks it with crossed arms.
Martynov lands with a right to the head.
Come on Martynov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Martynov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from Martynov. #CUT#It looks like Inspektor Dee has been cut.
Dee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martynov.
Martynov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Martynov prevents a body shot from Dee.
Dee tries to land knees in the clinch but Martynov avoids the damage to the body.
Martynov tries to stall but Dee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Martynov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Martynov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dee's defenses. #ROC#Dee is rocked!
Martynov unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Dee! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Martynov is unloading with more strikes now! Dee drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Martynov!
An out of breath Mikhail Martynov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GALAXY 1- A Star is Born
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Martynov moves into the clinch.
Martynov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pearson letting Martynov take a breather here.
I was talking to Martynov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Martynov connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Norman Pearson has been cut.
Pearson scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Pearson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pearson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pearson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martynov manages to avoid it.
Martynov takes a swing at Pearson's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Pearson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pearson misses with a double jab.
Martynov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pearson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pearson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Martynov closes the distance and clinches.
Martynov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pearson tries to throw a body punch but Martynov avoids it by throwing Pearson back against the cage. #T1#
Pearson blocks a body shot from Martynov.
Martynov working aggressively here.
Pearson can't break the clinch.
Martynov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearson effectively controlling the action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pearson as Martynov tries to tie him up.
Martynov just leaning against Pearson, taking a breather.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Martynov misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martynov throws a shot from downtown. Pearson moves away and avoids it.
Pearson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
A punch combination from Pearson misses. #CL#
Martynov rushes Pearson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Martynov is struggling to control the position.
Martynov pushes Pearson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martynov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Martynov slowing the pace effectively.
Martynov working aggressively here.
Martynov misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martynov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Martynov manages to break the clinch.
Pearson throws a body kick that misses.
Pearson lands with a right hand.
Pearson dips to his left and cracks Martynov with an uppercut!
Pearson wants to clinch.
It looked like Martynov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3##CL#
Martynov takes the fight into the clinch.
Martynov is pushing Pearson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pearson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Pearson breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Pearson misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martynov. Pearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martynov thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Martynov gets tackled into the cage by Pearson. Pearson maintains the clinch.
Martynov avoiding damage. #T4##BC2#
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
Pearson throws a series of strikes that have Martynov backpedaling.
Pearson tries to clinch but Martynov is having none of it. #CL2#
Pearson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Martynov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pearson is defending well for now.
Martynov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martynov misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearson being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mikhail Martynov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Martynov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Martynov misses with a few strikes there.
Martynov misses with a series of wild punches.
Pearson with a nice calf kick.
Martynov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pearson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Pearson sends Martynov down but not out. Pearson dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#Martynov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martynov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pearson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Oh Martynov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've been informed that Pearson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Martynov bucks up and tries to throw Pearson off but instead Pearson has got his back!#SUB2#
Pearson is looking for the choke from the back position but Martynov is controlling his hands well.
Martynov seems to have got his legs back now.
Pearson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Martynov.
Martynov is trying to get back to his feet but Pearson has full control of the position and if anything, Martynov has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T1##SUB2#
Martynov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Pearson gets his way!
Martynov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pearson. #SUB2#
Martynov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pearson's arms.
Martynov is trying to get back to his feet but Pearson has full control of the position and if anything, Martynov has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#ES#
Martynov manages to escape to his feet.
Pearson falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Martynov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Martynov.
Mikhail Martynov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Martynov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Martynov misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martynov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Martynov misses with a punch on the inside.
Pearson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Martynov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Martynov can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
Martynov misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Pearson avoiding damage as Martynov throws knees to the body.
Pearson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Martynov has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Martynov pushes Pearson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martynov misses with a body punch.
A short left from Martynov.
Pearson is trying to force a seperation but Martynov has the dominant position.
Pearson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Martynov up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pearson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Martynov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson.
Pearson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Martynov lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Pearson breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Pearson moves into the clinch.
Martynov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Martynov pushes Pearson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martynov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martynov misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Norman Pearson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Martynov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Pearson throws a head kick that misses.
Martynov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Pearson pushes Martynov up against the cage in a clinch.
Martynov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Martynov misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Martynov.
Martynov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Martynov struggles to land a body shot inside as Pearson controls his hands.
Martynov lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov tries to throw a body punch but Pearson avoids it by throwing Martynov back against the cage.
Martynov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Martynov.
Pearson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in the clinch, Martynov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Martynov lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Martynov blocks an uppercut.
Martynov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pearson prevents a body shot from Martynov.
Martynov can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
Pearson is trying to break the clinch but Martynov has him pressed against the cage.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Martynov lands a nice elbow.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Martynov is working Pearson over against the cage.
Martynov has Pearson pressed against the cage, preventing Pearson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pearson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
Pearson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Martynov stalling against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martynov.
Martynov keeps control of Pearson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Martynov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Martynov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson misses with a punch to the body.
Martynov has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Martynov prevents Pearson from breaking the clinch.
A short left from Martynov.
Martynov keeps control of Pearson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Martynov. #T3#
Martynov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pearson takes a shot to the head.
Pearson is trying to force a seperation but Martynov has the dominant position.
Martynov tries to throw a body punch but Pearson avoids it by throwing Martynov back against the cage.
Martynov tries a body shot but Pearson blocks it. #BC2#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pearson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martynov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martynov tries to close the distance and clinch but Pearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martynov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL#
Martynov clinches up with Pearson and pushes him back against the cage.
Martynov slowing the pace effectively.
Martynov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pearson.
Martynov pushes off an throws an elbow but Pearson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pearson blocks an elbow strike from Martynov.
Martynov pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
Pearson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Martynov lands a nice elbow.
Martynov stalling. #BC2#
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
Pearson tries to clinch but Martynov moves out of range.
Martynov tries to clinch up but Pearson circles away and keeps his distance.
Pearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martynov moves away.
Martynov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pearson connects with a right hand. Martynov shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martynov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norman Pearson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martynov throws a hook to the side of Pearson's head but Pearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martynov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Martynov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Martynov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Martynov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mikhail Martynov!
After winning the bout, Mikhail Martynov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Norman Pearson had this to say: 'I knew I was better in the clinch so I did my best to get in that area and smash him. Obviously that gameplan didn't work. I will get back to camp and re-evaluate where we went wrong. Thank you all for coming out! '.

Event: PL MMA 40 Big Day!!!
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Gee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martynov moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martynov! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Martynov misses the target.
Martynov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gee looks to land a body kick but Martynov moved away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Martynov checks a leg kick.
Gee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martynov moves out of range of the body kick from Gee. #CL#
Gee rushes Martynov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Martynov as the two fighters clinch.
Martynov tries to land knees in the clinch but Gee avoids the damage to the body.
Martynov lands a nice uppercut.
Martynov just leaning against Gee, taking a breather.
Gee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.
Gee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martynov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Martynov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gee misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Martynov.
Gee presses Martynov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Martynov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martynov misses with a punch on the inside.
Martynov blocks a body shot from Gee.
Martynov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Martynov lands a hook that snaps the head of Gee backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gee.
Martynov misses with some punches.
Gee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Martynov.
Gee tries to stall but Martynov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Martynov pushes off an throws an elbow but Gee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gee tries to land a knee to the head but Martynov blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martynov.
Martynov digs a right hand underneath Gee's ribcage. Gee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Martynov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gee blocks it with crossed arms.
Gee blocks an elbow strike from Martynov.
Gee letting Martynov take a breather here.#T2#
Gee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Martynov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gee struggles to land a body shot inside as Martynov controls his hands.
Gee effectively controlling the action here.
Gee being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Martynov manages to break the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Martynov blocks the body kick.
Martynov takes a swing at Gee's ribcage but misses.
Gee takes one to the chin there.
Gee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gee avoids the body shot from Martynov.
Martynov tries to clinch there but Gee circles away. #CL2#
Martynov moves into the clinch successfully.
Gee is leaning against Martynov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gee throws an elbow but it misses. #T3##BC2#
Martynov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martynov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gee throws a body kick that misses.
Martynov scores with a decent looking hook.
Gee throws a body shot but no joy.
Martynov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Martynov throws a body shot but no joy.
Inspektor Gee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Martynov moves into the clinch.
Gee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gee is pushing Martynov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Martynov lands a hook that snaps the head of Gee backwards.
Gee misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Martynov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martynov throws a body punch but Gee moves out of range.
Gee keeps the fight on the outside.
Martynov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Gee.#CUT#
That has opened up Mikhail Martynov's cut even more.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gee misses with a leg kick.
Gee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martynov doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Gee moves into the clinch.
Gee misses with a body punch.
Martynov digs a right hand underneath Gee's ribcage. Gee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Martynov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Martynov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Martynov. #CUT2#
It looks like Inspektor Gee has been cut.
Gee tries a body shot but Martynov blocks it.
Gee is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Martynov is keeping busy.
Gee has a couple of punches blocked by Martynov.
Gee pushes off an throws an elbow but Martynov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Martynov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gee lands a jab to Martynov's midsection.
Gee misses with a right hand
and Martynov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gee.
Martynov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mikhail Martynov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Martynov misses with a body shot.
Martynov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Gee counters with a quick kick to the body but Martynov blocks it.
Gee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Martynov. Martynov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Martynov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martynov manages to avoid it.
Gee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gee feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Inspektor Gee is winning the standup battle so far.
Martynov works Gee's body with a nice hook.
Martynov throws a big shot that misses.
Gee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martynov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gee throwing a counter right hand but Martynov manages to avoid it.
Martynov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gee slips a straight right by Martynov.
Gee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Martynov tries to clinch but Gee moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gee. Martynov does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martynov throws an off balance right hand
and Gee counters with an inside leg kick.
Gee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martynov throws out the jab. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Martynov. That snapped Gee's head back.
A slow jab from Martynov misses its intended target.
Gee slips under a jab.
A big left from Martynov misses.
Martynov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A left lands for Martynov.
The crowd cheers as Martynov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gee doesn't seem phased though.
Gee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martynov.
Good shot there by Gee.
Gee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martynov.
Martynov misses with an uppercut. Gee saw that one coming.
Martynov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Martynov is looking to clinch. #KD#
Gee drops Martynov with a left and a right! Oh, Martynov is hurt - Gee dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC#
Martynov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martynov wants to get back to his feet but Gee drags him back down.
Martynov is still in real trouble! Can Gee finish him?#SU#
Gee stands up and beckons Martynov to his feet.
Gee throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Martynov crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Inspektor Gee!
During a confident post fight interview, Inspektor Gee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PL MMA 33* Gusmao vs Van Gaal
Date: Apr 24, 2020

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Martynov. Those never looked like landing.
Vecellio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martynov.
A cross from Martynov lands.
Vecellio takes one to the chin there.
Vecellio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vecellio was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Martynov misses the shot to the body.
Vecellio is looking for a counter combo.
Vecellio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vecellio blocks a jab.
Mikhail Martynov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vecellio cracks Martynov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Martynov throws a hook but Vecellio avoids it easily.
Martynov catches Vecellio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good exchange - Martynov coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Martynov closes the distance and clinches.
Martynov misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Vecellio breaks the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Martynov drives through and clinches with Vecellio against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vecellio - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vecellio lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Vecellio - that landed with a thud.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Martynov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Martynov keeps control of Vecellio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vecellio swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Vecellio breaks the clinch. #CL#
Vecellio darts in and clinches Martynov up against the cage.
Martynov has Vecellio pressed against the cage, preventing Vecellio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vecellio is trying to maintain a safe position but Martynov gets an underhook and turns Vecellio into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vecellio.
Vecellio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martynovs head.
Vecellio is trying to break the clinch but Martynov is controlling him.
Martynov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vecellio's elbow.
Martynov lands an uppercut.
Martynov told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martynov.
A short left from Martynov.
Vecellio prevents a body shot from Martynov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martynov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vecellio content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Martynov misses with the head strike.
Martynov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martynov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vecellio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martynov can't find room to land a body shot as Vecellio controls the action.
Martynov throws an elbow that misses.
Martynov stalls.
Martynov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Martynov cracks Vecellio with a nice body shot.
Vecellio blocking some punches. #T3#
Martynov leaning against his opponent.
Vecellio fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Vecellio manages to break the clinch.
Vecellio looks to land a left hand but Martynov moved out of range nicely.
Vecellio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martynov loads up on a big right hand but Vecellio slips the punch.
Vecellio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martynov falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Vecellio counters by clinching up.
Martynov lands a left hand. #BC#
Vecellio manages to break the clinch.
Vecellio misses with a wild body shot.
Martynov looks to land a left hand but Vecellio moved out of range nicely.
Martynov lands a lovely overhand right.
Martynov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Martynov looks to throw the jab but Vecellio is out of range. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Martynov has knocked Vecellio down with a huge combo! Martynov steps away and waves a wobbly Vecellio back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Vecellio is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martynov lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Vecellio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vecellio is breathing heavily.
Vecellio ducks into an uppercut from Martynov and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikhail Martynov!
Mikhail Martynov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PL MMA 26 Rossi vs Dagestanski
Date: Apr 01, 2020

#R1#
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martynov.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Martynov misses with a wild combination.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Martynov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Smith throws a right hand that Martynov ducks under and follows up with a left that Martynov also avoids with ease.
Martynov looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a jab when Martynov was well out of range.
Martynov tries to clinch up.
Martynov throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martynov just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martynov.
Martynov digs a good hook to Smith's body. #T1#
Martynov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Martynov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Martynov's head.
Martynov blocks a jab.
We've been told by Martynov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Martynov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
Martynov throws a hook but Smith blocks it.#CL#
Martynov darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Martynov lands an elbow inside.
Martynov has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Martynov.
Martynov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith pushes Martynov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martynov.
Martynov misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martynov backwards. #T2#
Martynov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Martynov misses with a punch to the body.
Martynov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Martynov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
Martynov lands a right hand.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smith tries to work over Martynov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Martynov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith can't get the takedown. #T3#
Martynov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A hook to the body from Martynov.
Smith looks winded!
Martynov is stalling here.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Martynov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Martynov digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Martynov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Martynov working aggressively here.
Martynov stalls.
Martynov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith lands a body shot.
Knees to the body from Martynov.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Martynov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mikhail Martynov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Smith.
Martynov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martynov throws an elbow but misses.
Martynov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Smith's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Martynov tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Martynov back against the cage.
Martynov landing knees to the body.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Martynov breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martynov. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#
That has opened up Aaron Smith's cut even more.
Martynov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Martynov is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Smith slips a jab from Martynov.
Martynov thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Martynov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Martynov misses.
Mikhail Martynov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martynov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martynov misses the jab.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Martynov saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Martynov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Smith's cut.
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#
Smith shoots and misses
and Martynov counters with a left to the body.
A jab lands there for Martynov.
Martynov moves out of range as Smith strikes.
As Smith looks to move away, Martynov throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martynov. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martynov tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Martynov misses with a few strikes there.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martynov.
Martynov lands with an overhand left.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Martynov with an uppercut!
Martynov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Martynov just misses with a punch to the body.
Martynov connects with a looping right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Martynov as Smith shoots in.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Martynov.
Martynov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith. #T1#
Smith works Martynov's body with a nice hook.
Martynov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martynov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Martynov looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith throws a leg kick but Martynov checks it.
Martynov moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Martynov throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Martynov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Martynov should have avoided that one.
Martynov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Martynov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Martynov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martynov lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Martynov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martynov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martynov.
A counter left hand to the body from Martynov misses its target.
Martynov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
The cut above Aaron Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smith moves to clinch but Martynov breaks away
and Martynov counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith throws a right hand that Martynov ducks under and follows up with a left that Martynov also avoids with ease.
Martynov swinging wildly here. #CL#
Martynov has managed to clinch. #T3#
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martynov backwards.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Martynov improves position.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Martynov.
Mikhail Martynov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Martynov, against the cage.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Martynov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mikhail Martynov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Smith.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Martynov just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith lands a right hand.
Martynov lands a nice uppercut.
Martynov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A left hand lands to the body for Martynov. #TD2#
Smith is trying to trip Martynov. He has hold of a leg but Martynov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Smith persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Martynov wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Martynov's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith won't allow Martynov to get back to his feet.
Smith is pushing down on Martynov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martynov is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smith thows a huge punch but Martynov dodges it nicely.
Martynov looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is keen to just control but Martynov is a slippery customer.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Martynov defends it.
Martynov wants to stand back up but Smith manages to pass into side control.
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 Mikhail Martynov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aaron Smith's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Martynov tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martynov but Martynov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martynov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martynov throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martynov circles away.
Smith lands a head shot.
Martynov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martynov leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mikhail Martynov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Smith.
Martynov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Martynov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martynov.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Martynov.
Martynov misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Martynov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Martynov effectively controlling the action here.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Martynov blocks an uppercut.
Martynov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martynov has Smith pushed against the cage.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Martynov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Martynov works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Martynov slowing the pace effectively.
A shot in the inside from Smith. #BC#
Martynov manages to break the clinch.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Martynov.#T2#
Martynov tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Martynov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Martynov closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Martynov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martynov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Martynov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Martynov lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Smith wants the takedown. Martynov is fighting it off but Smith persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Martynov's guard against the cage.#ES#
Martynov pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Martynov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Martynov misses with a hook.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Martynov connects with a crisp jab.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Martynov finish him?#T3#
Martynov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Martynov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martynov misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Martynov sprawls well.#TD2#
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Martynov kicks Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Martynov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martynov tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Martynov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith throws out a counter right but Martynov avoids it with no problem.
Martynov takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Martynov instigates a clinch.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Mikhail Martynov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Martynov takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.
Martynov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martynov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martynov avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Martynov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Martynov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Martynov!
Mikhail Martynov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Aaron Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: Skrap Fights 99
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Martynov misses with a body shot.
Jones throws out a counter right but Martynov avoids it with no problem.
Jones looks to land a combination but Martynov avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martynov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Martynov misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martynov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Martynov connects with a crisp jab.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Martynov.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Martynov ducks down to avoid it.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Martynov scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Martynov misses its intended target.
Martynov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones defending well as Martynov loads up on a big left hand.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martynov sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Martynov avoids it this time.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Martynov.
Martynov sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Martynov avoids it this time.
Jones tries to bum rush Martynov with a series of wild strikes but Martynov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Martynov tries to clinch but Jones moves away
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Martynov throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martynov.
A jab from Martynov does it's job there.
Martynov looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Martynov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martynov scores with a shot to the body.
Martynov misses with a body shot.
Martynov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Martynov blocks a jab.
Martynov lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick by Jones misses
and Martynov counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Martynov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Martynov scores with a nice right hand.
Martynov throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martynov.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martynov.
Martynov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones scores with the left hand. Martynov knows he should have avoided that one.
Martynov throws a shot to the body.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Martynov counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones slips under a jab.
A cross from Martynov lands.#T3#
Martynov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martynov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Martynov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Jones tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Martynov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Martynov misses the target.
Martynov lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Martynov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Martynov moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones avoids the body shot from Martynov.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones misses with an uppercut. Martynov saw that one coming.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones staying out of range there.#T4##TD2#
Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Martynov tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Martynov's hands, connecting with Martynov's forehead.#ES#
Martynov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jones keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
Our sources have told us that Martynov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Martynov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones misses with some punches. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martynov dodges the punch combination from Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Martynov coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martynov. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martynov throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mikhail Martynov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martynov.
A jab from Martynov misses.
Martynov looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Martynov missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martynov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones misses with a double jab. #CL#
Martynov takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martynov.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#
It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.
Martynov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Jones throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Martynov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Martynov.
Mikhail Martynov is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martynov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
It looked like Martynov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones lands a nice hook to Martynov's body. Martynov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Martynov misses with a looping left.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martynov, as that shot connected.
Martynov throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Martynov blocks a head kick by Jones.
Martynov is looking to clinch.
Martynov misses the shot to the body.
Bubba Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones connects with a jab.
Mikhail Martynov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones moves out of range as Martynov strikes.
Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jones cracks Martynov with a good jab.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Martynov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martynov.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martynov slips a jab from Jones.
Martynov misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Jones misses with a hook. Martynov ducked under it nicely.
Martynov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Martynov takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Martynov at a distance.
Martynov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martynov manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Martynov looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Martynov pushes him away.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martynov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones tries to bum rush Martynov with a series of wild strikes but Martynov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martynov moves out of range of the strikes.
Martynov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Martynov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Martynov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to the body from Martynov misses #CL2#
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Martynov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Martynov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Martynov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martynov blocking some punches.
A short right from Martynov.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martynov backwards.
Martynov blocking some punches.
Martynov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Martynov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Martynov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martynov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Martynov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Martynov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Martynov in his tracks for a moment.
Martynov stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones lands a body punch.
Martynov tries a body shot but Jones blocks it. #BC2#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Martynov.
Jones throws a hook but Martynov avoids it easily.
Martynov cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Martynov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martynov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Martynov pushes Jones up against the ropes in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mikhail Martynov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Martynov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Martynov looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martynov.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martynov.
Martynov throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Martynov misses with a hook.
Martynov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Martynov misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Martynov misses with a straight right.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Martynov.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Martynov counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martynov throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Martynov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martynov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones takes a swing at Martynov's ribcage but misses.
Martynov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Martynov is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Martynov throws a shot to the body.
Martynov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martynov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Martynov saw it coming and moves away.
Jones tries to bum rush Martynov with a series of wild strikes but Martynov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Martynov lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martynov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Martynov. #T2#
Martynov slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones throws a combination. Martynov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Martynov, pushing him back against the ropes.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martynov wants to stall.
Martynov throws an elbow but it misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Martynov.
Martynov is working Jones over against the ropes.
Martynov working Jones over with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Martynov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Martynov is working Jones over against the ropes.
Martynov lands a body shot.
A short left from Martynov.
Martynov stalling.
Martynov lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martynov taking a breather.
Martynov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martynov backwards.
A short right from Martynov on the inside.
Mikhail Martynov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Martynov is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Martynov has his back to the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martynov. #BC#
Martynov manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Martynov closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the ropes.
Jones misses with some punches. #T4#
Martynov struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Martynov's leg but Martynov calmly moves out of range.
Martynov misses the shot to the body.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Martynov.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martynov.
Martynov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Martynov clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the ropes.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Martynov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Martynov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martynov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bubba Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Martynov controls the action.
Martynov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Martynov lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Martynov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martynov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Mikhail Martynov!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Mikhail Martynov!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Mikhail Martynov!

Mikhail Martynov wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Mikhail Martynov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Skrap Fights 92
Date: Oct 18, 2019

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

Leonid Martinyuk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Martynov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Martynov. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Martynov just misses with a punch to the body.
Martinyuk avoids the body shot from Martynov.
Martinyuk looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Martynov needs to keep his hands up - Martinyuk had a free shot at his head there.
Martynov throws a looping overhand right but Martinyuk ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Martinyuk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from Martynov.
Martynov lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Martinyuk finds it's way through Martynov's defenses.
Martynov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martinyuk! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Martynov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#KD2#
Martinyuk drops Martynov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Martynov looks back up at him and smiles so Martinyuk waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Martynov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinyuk circles away from the clinch attempt
and Martinyuk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Martynov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Martynov misses with a left hand
and Martinyuk counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Martynov out cold! What a finish! Martinyuk is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

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

Event: Skrap Fights 85
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
A big left from Martynov misses.
Khadartsev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.
Khadartsev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khadartsev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Martynov.#CL2#
Martynov moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Martynov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Martynov drives through and clinches with Khadartsev against the ropes.
Khadartsev has a couple of punches blocked by Martynov.
Martynov prevents a body shot from Khadartsev. #TD#
Khadartsev successfully pulls guard.
Martynov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Khadartsev wants to sweep but no luck.
Martynov wanted to stand there but Khadartsev had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Martynov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Khadartsev, up you get!
Martynov swings for the body but Khadartsev moves out of range. #T1##CL2#
Martynov has Khadartsev up against the ropes in a clinch.
Khadartsev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Martynov misses with the head strike.
Khadartsev jumps guard but Martynov turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Khadartsev decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Martynov stands and steps away. Khadartsev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Khadartsev tries to keep at a distance but Martynov has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Khadartsev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Martynov tries to stand but Khadartsev is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SU2#
Martynov stands up from Khadartsev's guard - Martynov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Martynov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Martynov misses with a wild body shot.
Khadartsev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Khadartsev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martynov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khadartsev.
Khadartsev cracks Martynov with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khadartsev connects with a jab.#ROC#
Martynov is rocked!#TD#
Khadartsev closes the distance looking for a takedown. Martynov stuffs it but Khadartsev still has hold of him. Khadartsev picks Martynov up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Khadartsev slams Martynov to the floor and that's really hurt Martynov - he doesn't know where he is! Khadartsev throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sasha Khadartsev!
During a confident post fight interview, Sasha Khadartsev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Skrap Fights 74
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Bielefeld shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martynov but Martynov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice body punch from Martynov.
A solid body kick from Bielefeld .
Bielefeld tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martynov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bielefeld somewhat.
No luck for Bielefeld with that takedown attempt.
Mikhail Martynov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arminia Bielefeld .
Bielefeld throws a head kick but Martynov moves out of range.
Martynov is looking to counter punch.
Arminia Bielefeld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bielefeld shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martynov but Martynov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bielefeld connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bielefeld wants to clinch but Martynov slips to the side
and Martynov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bielefeld is looking to clinch but Martynov is avoiding it.
Bielefeld fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bielefeld misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Bielefeld has taken the fight to the clinch.
Martynov lands an elbow that stopped Bielefeld in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Arminia Bielefeld has been cut.#T1#
Martynov lands a shoulder strike.
Bielefeld throws a punch but it's blocked by Martynov.
Bielefeld throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bielefeld misses with the head strike.
Martynov pushes Bielefeld back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martynov stalling. #BC#
Martynov breaks from the clinch.
Martynov looks to land a combination but Bielefeld avoids it well. #CL#
Martynov clinches with his opponent.
Our sources have told us that Martynov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Martynov lands a damaging elbow.
Bielefeld misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Martynov.
A shot in the inside from Martynov.
Bielefeld misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees to the body from Martynov.
Bielefeld looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Martynov breaks from the clinch. #KD#
Martynov lands a left and a right that send Bielefeld crashing to the mat, dazed. Martynov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Bielefeld is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Martynov engages and cracks Bielefeld with a massive lead left hook - Bielefeld tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Martynov is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikhail Martynov!
Mikhail Martynov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Skrap Fights 66
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Simmons drives through with a takedown into Martynov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Martynov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Simmons manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Simmons in particular looking to stall.
Martynov is trying to stand. #ES#
Martynov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Simmons is on him like a limpet, forcing Martynov back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Simmons goes for a takedown attempt but Martynov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Martynov slaps away a takedown attempt from Simmons, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Simmons shoots in looking for a takedown. Martynov tries to sprawl out of it but Simmons keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Martynov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mikhail Martynov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Simmons.
The fighters circling - Martynov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martynov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Martynov catches Simmons right on the button with a cross.
Simmons is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martynov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Martynov swings for the body but Simmons moves out of range.
Martynov sets himself, and Simmons steps forward looking for the clinch! Martynov avoids it this time.#TD2#
Simmons 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.
Martynov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simmons is controlling him. #ES#
Martynov pushes Simmons off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2#
Martynov just misses with a punch to the body.
Simmons looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martynov is fending him off so far but Simmons persists. Nope, Martynov circles away and we're back to standing.
Martynov lands with a hook. Simmons tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Martynov defends well and Simmons ends up having to push Martynov into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Martynov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Martynov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Martynov.
Simmons misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Martynov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Simmons tries to work over Martynov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martynov tries to work over Simmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martynov blocking some punches.
Martynov prevents a body shot from Simmons.
Martynov blocks an uppercut.
Martynov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simmons throws a head punch that misses.
Simmons is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Martynov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Martynov stalling in the clinch but Simmons improves position.
Simmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Martynov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martynov pushes Simmons back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Martynov tries to work over Simmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martynov prevents the takedown attempt.
Simmons wants to take the fight to the mat but Martynov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Martynov prevents a body shot from Simmons. #BC#
Martynov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Martynov.
Martynov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martynov wants it to stay on the feet.
Simmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martynov throws a body punch but Simmons moves out of range. #CL#
Martynov closes the distance and clinches.
Martynov throws a big uppercut that drops Simmons! More strikes from Martynov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Simmons lies dazed against the ropes as Martynov celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Martynov!
A relieved looking Mikhail Martynov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Ben Simmons spoke after the fight, saying 'I've made the decision to move up to the Heavyweight division, these weight cuts have been killing me.'.

Event: Skrap Fights 54
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1##TD#
Iam drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Iam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Iam throws a big right hand that misses.
Iam 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.
Iam throwing strikes from guard but Martynov blocks nicely.
Iam throws a big elbow that misses.
Iam postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Iam is looking to work some ground and pound but Martynov has wrist control.
Iam is looking to work some ground and pound but Martynov has wrist control.
Iam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Martynov is looking to stand up but Iam isn't so interested in that idea.
Iam trying to control the position from guard on top but Martynov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iam would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Iam landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Martynov is looking to stand up but Iam isn't so interested in that idea.
Martynov keeping moving, preventing Iam from controlling successfully. #SU#
Iam stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Martynov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Iam is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Martynov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Iam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martynov.
An attempted straight right counter from Iam misses the target.
Iam takes a swing at Martynov's ribcage but misses.
Martynov throws out a loose jab but Iam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martynov throws a jab when Iam was well out of range.
Martynov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martynov scores with a sloppy right hand. Iam should have avoided that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Iam. #T2#
No joy there for Iam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Martynov. Those never looked like landing.
Martynov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iam was well out of range. Poor timing from Martynov.
Martynov throws a good cross that connects.
Martynov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Iam blocks a jab.
Iam shoots in for a takedown but Martynov shows good takedown defense.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Iam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martynov ducks under a wild hook from Iam.
Martynov lands an overhand right.
Martynov looks to score with a jab to the body but Iam is just out of range.
Matt Iam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iam works the jab nicely.
Martynov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iam.
Martynov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martynov slips under a jab from Iam.#T3#
Iam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martynov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martynov's corner calls for a 1-2. Martynov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Martynov misses.
Martynov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Iam throws a shot from downtown. Martynov moves away and avoids it.
Iam walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Martynov doesn't manage to clinch there - Iam circles away.
A swing and a miss from Iam.
Iam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Martynov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Martynov throws a body shot but no joy.
Iam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Iam misses with a straight right.
Martynov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iam was well out of range. Poor timing from Martynov.
Sloppy strikes from Iam. Those never looked like landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Martynov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Iam lands a jab to the nose.
Martynov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martynov circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Iam to the canvas! Iam doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Martynov keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Martynov!
Mikhail Martynov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DSC STRIKE 53
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Martynov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raper manages to avoid it.
Martynov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raper.
Martynov swings widly with a right hand
and Raper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martynov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Martynov.
Martynov misses with a wild body shot.
Martynov swings widly with a right hand
and Raper counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.
Martynov just misses with a punch to the body.
Martynov wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Martynov swings widly with a right hand
and Raper counters with a crisp right that sends Martynov to the canvas! Raper follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biff Raper!
Biff Raper retains his heavyweight title!
Biff Raper thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DSC STRIKE 51
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
A shot to the body from Knight misses
enabling Martynov to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Suge Knight has been cut.#CL2#
Knight gets tackled into the cage by Martynov. Martynov maintains the clinch.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martynov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knight.
Knight takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Knight fails to land.
Knight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Martynov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Martynov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knight tries to throw a body punch but Martynov avoids it by throwing Knight back against the cage.
Martynov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Knight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Martynov lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martynov.#ROC2#
Knight is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martynov dips a shoulder and cracks Knight with a mighty uppercut! Knight falls back against the cage and Martynov unloads with a barrage of strikes! Knight is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Martynov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Martynov!
After winning the bout, Mikhail Martynov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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