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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Martinez looking to score a takedown here. Sicila is defending well but Martinez drives through and ends up in Sicila's guard.
Sicila is looking to stand back up but Martinez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sicila. #REVB#
Martinez really is a fat lump.
Well, if Martinez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Martinez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sicila is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Martinez not doing much here.
#SUB#
Martinez is working for a submission of some sort.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Martinez in particular looking to stall.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sicila trying to control but Martinez postures up.
Martinez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Martinez slows the pace down in half guard.
Martinez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sicila for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Martinez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Martinez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Sicila gets caught flat footed, as Martinez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sicila is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Martinez dives into side control.
#T4##REVB#
Sicila takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Martinez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sicila's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Martinez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Martinez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Martinez cracks Sicila with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee asks Martinez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Martinez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Martinez works to advance to full mount. Sicila defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Islando Martinez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Martinez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sicila on his heels. He'll look to pass Sicila's guard now, I'm sure.
Martinez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Islando Martinez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Martinez stands up from Sicila's guard - Martinez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Martinez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sicila circles away quickly and effectively.
Sicila fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Martinez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Martinez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sicila can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sicila is trying to keep Martinez in close.
Sicila is breathing heavily.
Martinez controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SU#
Martinez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Martinez stuffs the takedown attempt from Sicila. Sicila gets slowly back to his feet.
Sicila shoots in for a double leg but Martinez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Islando Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Sicila.#TD#
Martinez shoots in and gets a takedown into Sicila's guard.
Martinez pushing down on Sicila's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Martinez stops Sicila from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Martinez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sicila doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Martinez.
Sicila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Martinez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez moves nicely into side control.
Martinez taking a breather here. #T3#
Martinez lands an elbow.
Martinez just content to control the position.
Martinez is looking to take a break and control but Sicila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martinez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sicila keeps working.
Martinez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Martinez stands up and beckons Sicila to his feet.
Martinez lands a leg kick that knocks Sicila off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Islando Martinez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sicila changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martinez tries to avoid it but Sicila manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martinez to the ground. Martinez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Martinez misses with a body kick. #TD#
Martinez scores with a takedown into Sicila's guard.#SU#
Martinez stands and steps away. Sicila gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Martinez scores with a takedown into Sicila's guard.#SU#
Martinez gets to his feet - Sicila follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Martinez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Martinez working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Nice strikes from Martinez there.
Martinez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Martinez passes into side control, despite Sicila's attempt to control the position.
#SU#
Martinez stands up. #TD#
Martinez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Martinez lands in his opponent's guard.#T2##SUB2#
Martinez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sicila being controlled here, momentarily. #SU#
Martinez stands up and waves to Sicila to follow him.
Martinez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sicila moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Martinez lands a jab to Sicila's midsection.#TD#
Martinez gets a double leg takedown into Sicila's guard.
Sicila is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Martinez dives into side control.
#REVB#
Sicila tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martinez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Martinez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sicila tries to buck Martinez off but Martinez is having none of it.
Sicila is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Martinez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sicila tries to improve position but can't.
Martinez working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Martinez cracks Sicila with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SU#
Martinez decides to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Sicila tries to keep at a distance but Martinez has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Martinez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Islando Martinez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martinez 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Islando Martinez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Martinez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Deha on his heels. He'll look to pass Deha's guard now, I'm sure.
Deha keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom. #SU2#
Martinez stands up from Deha's guard - Martinez perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Deha closes the distance and clinches.
Martinez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Deha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martinez is trying to pull guard but Deha turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Deha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Deha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Martinez looking to slow down the pace here.
Deha misses with a punch on the inside.
Martinez is trying to stall.
Deha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deha misses with a punch on the inside.
Deha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martinez.
Deha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Martinez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Martinez has eaten all the pies!
Martinez slows down the pace here.
Deha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martinez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Martinez working aggressively here.
Deha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Deha misses with a punch on the inside.
Martinez tries to break the clinch but Deha is controlling the position.
Deha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Deha misses with the head strike.
Deha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Deha misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Martinez manages to break the clinch.
Seve Deha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Martinez connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Seve Deha has been cut.#CL#
Deha closes the distance and clinches.
Deha misses with some punches.
Martinez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Deha pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Seve Deha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islando Martinez.
Deha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martinez's efforts to push away.
Deha swings wildly with an uppercut but Martinez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Deha fails to land.
Martinez tries to stall but Deha uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deha.
Martinez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martinez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martinez stalling in the clinch but Deha improves position.
Martinez is trying to pull guard but Deha turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Deha misses with the head strike.
Deha lands with a right to the head.
Deha misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Deha swings wildly with an uppercut but Martinez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Deha misses with the head strike.
Deha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Deha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martinez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deha.
Deha misses with some punches.
Deha has a couple of punches blocked by Martinez.
Deha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Martinez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Deha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Deha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martinez is trying to break the clinch but Deha is controlling him.
Martinez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Deha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Deha misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Martinez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Deha swings wildly with an uppercut but Martinez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deha has a couple of punches blocked by Martinez.
Deha throws a punch but it's blocked by Martinez.
Deha throws a head punch that misses.
Deha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Deha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Martinez is trying to drag Deha to the mat but Deha just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Deha misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deha.
Deha throws a head punch that misses.
Deha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Deha misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deha keeps control of Martinez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Deha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seve Deha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seve Deha's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Deha moves into the clinch.
Martinez blocking some punches.
Deha is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Deha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martinez.
Deha misses with a punch on the inside.
Martinez is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Deha fails to land.
Martinez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Deha fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Seve Deha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islando Martinez.#TD2#
Martinez dives in and scores a takedown into Deha's guard.
Deha wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Deha is striking off his back. Martinez thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Martinez is controlling the pace.
Deha flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T1#
Deha is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Deha is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Martinez has latched onto it... Big trouble! Martinez pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Deha is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Martinez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Islando Martinez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Gvo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Martinez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gvo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Martinez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gvo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martinez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Martinez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gvo regains half guard.#T1#
Martinez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Martinez stands up and beckons Gvo to join him on the feet. #CL2#
Gvo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Gvo.
Gvo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martinez.
Martinez wants to take the fight to the mat but Gvo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Martinez is trying to force a seperation but Gvo has the dominant position.
Martinez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gvo to keep the fight standing.
Gvo lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Islando Martinez has been cut.
Martinez is trying to push Gvo away but Gvo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Martinez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gvo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Islando Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Martinez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gvo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Martinez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gvo defends it easily.
Martinez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gvo wants to stand and escape but instead Martinez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Gvo is trying to keep Martinez in close.
Gvo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez. #T3#
Martinez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Martinez trying to control but Gvo is working from the bottom.
Martinez passes Gvo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Martinez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've been informed that Gvo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Martinez not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Gvo is defending against the submission attempts here by Martinez.
Gvo tries to get to full guard but Martinez has control of the leg.
Martinez controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gvo won't allow Martinez to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Islando Martinez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Islando Martinez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
No joy there for Gvo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gvo Gvo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gvo tries to close the distance and clinch but Martinez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Martinez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gvo is trying to defend but Martinez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Martinez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gvo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martinez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez trying to control the pace. #SU#
Martinez decides to stand and escape the position. #T1#
Gvo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martinez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martinez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gvo can do to turn this around?
Martinez tries to clinch but Gvo is having none of it. #CL2#
Gvo clinches.
Gvo is trying to pull guard but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.
Martinez is trying to force a seperation but Gvo has the dominant position.
Martinez tries to score a body lock takedown but Gvo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Martinez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gvo blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Gvo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Gvo gets caught napping as Martinez dives in and scores a takedown. Gvo manages to retain guard.
Martinez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Gvo wants to stand up but Martinez is controlling him.
Martinez is pushing down on Gvo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gvo is fighting to maintain full guard but Martinez has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Martinez there.
Martinez works his way into full mount!
Martinez unloading with bombs!
Islando Martinez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Martinez controlling from the full mount.
Gvo is desperately trying to improve his position but Martinez has a good base and remains in mount.
Martinez controlling the pace for now.
Gvo can't escape the position.
Gvo is breathing heavily.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Martinez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Martinez with a couple of short strikes.
Martinez trying to control but Gvo is having none of it.
Gvo is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gvo is in a horrible position here. Martinez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Martinez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Islando Martinez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Islando Martinez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Martinez dodges the punch combination from Gvo.
It looked like Martinez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gvo wants to clinch
and Martinez counters with a one-two to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Martinez.
Gvo swats away the attempt to clinch by Martinez.#TD#
Martinez 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Gvo keeps moving.
Martinez passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1##SUB#
Martinez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gvo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Martinez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gvo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #ES2#
Gvo throws Martinez to one side and escapes!#T2##CL2#
Gvo closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Martinez has hold of one of Gvo's legs. Gvo is fighting the takedown attempt but Martinez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gvo is striking off his back. Martinez thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Gvo is looking to improve his position.
Gvo wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy.
Gvo is refusing to be controlled, as Martinez sits in half guard. #T3#
Gvo trying to control here.
Martinez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Martinez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Martinez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gvo is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martinez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gvo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Gvo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gvo.
Gvo has Martinez pressed against the cage, preventing Martinez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gvo stalls.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Islando Martinez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Martinez, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Islando Martinez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Smith throws a right and a left that Martinez avoids nicely.
Smith lands the left hand.#CUT#
It looks like Islando Martinez has been cut.
Martinez looks up at the clock. Bad move! Smith lands a right hand from hell, dropping Martinez. Smith pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russel Smith!
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