 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
OFK 27 Krnakova Vs Salvatierra
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin with a poor takedown #CL#
and Delacruix Evans moves into the clinch.
Delacruix Evans comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Delacruix Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Delacruix Evans is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Martin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Delacruix Evans pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Martin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martin blocks an elbow strike.
Delacruix Evans misses with an elbow over the top.
Delacruix Evans jumps guard but Martin stands there with Delacruix Evans around his waist. Delacruix Evans gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Delacruix Evans wants to take the fight to the mat but Martin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Delacruix Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delacruix Evans throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Delacruix Evans trying to land knees to the body.
Delacruix Evans managing to block the knees to the body from Martin.
Delacruix Evans throws an elbow that misses.
#T1#
Martin taking a breather.
Delacruix Evans lands an elbow inside.
Delacruix Evans scores a nice knee to the body.
Martin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Martin is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Delacruix Evans jumps into guard, dragging Martin to the mat.
Delacruix Evans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Martin is controlling him.
Martin controlling from the top position.
Martin wants to control from the top but Delacruix Evans keeps moving. #T2#
Delacruix Evans seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Delacruix Evans is defended easily by Martin.#CL#
Delacruix Evans moves into the clinch.
Delacruix Evans jumps guard but Martin stands there with Delacruix Evans around his waist. Delacruix Evans gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Martin avoids the elbow strike from Delacruix Evans, against the cage.
#T3#
Martin tries to throw a body punch but Delacruix Evans avoids it by throwing Martin back against the cage.
Martin misses with an elbow over the top.
Delacruix Evans jumps guard but Martin stands there with Delacruix Evans around his waist. Delacruix Evans gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Martin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Delacruix Evans has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martin tries to score a body lock takedown but Delacruix Evans shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Delacruix Evans is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Delacruix Evans drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Delacruix Evans has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Martin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Delacruix Evans uses from the top position.
Delacruix Evans trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Martin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T4#
Delacruix Evans trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Martin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martin keeping full guard, as Delacruix Evans tries to pass.
Martin throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Martin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##ES#
Delacruix Evans has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Martin is on him like a limpet, forcing Delacruix Evans back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Delacruix Evans pulls guard effortlessly.
Martin trying to control but Delacruix Evans is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Delacruix Evans dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Delacruix Evans shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Martin tries to get set, Delacruix Evans tries to push him back and clinch up but Martin manages to avoid the attempt.
Martin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Delacruix Evans.
A nice side step and Martin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2#
Martin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Delacruix Evans is trying to buck Martin off.#SUB2#
Martin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Delacruix Evans has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Martin but great work by Delacruix Evans.
Martin is not content to let Delacruix Evans control the position.
Delacruix Evans prevents Martin from escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Martin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Delacruix Evans controlling the position. #T1#
Delacruix Evans trying to control the action but Martin is working from the bottom.
Martin regains half guard there - taking advantage of Delacruix Evans's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB2#
Martin actively working from the bottom here.
Delacruix Evans is controlling the pace.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Delacruix Evans is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Martin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Delacruix Evans.
Martin is not content to let Delacruix Evans control the position.
Martin is trying to maintain the position but Delacruix Evans is very close to passing his half guard.
Delacruix Evans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Martin tries to kick Delacruix Evans off but Delacruix Evans keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Delacruix Evans sitting and controlling from the half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Martin moves into full guard.
Martin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Delacruix Evans is pushing down on Martin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martin is fighting to maintain full guard but Delacruix Evans has managed to sneak the leg through.
Martin wants to get back to his feet.
Delacruix Evans wants to control but Martin is keeping him busy.
Delacruix Evans wants to pass the guard but Martin is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Delacruix Evans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Martin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T4#
Delacruix Evans wants to get back to his feet but Martin passes into half guard.
Delacruix Evans wants to get back to his feet.
Martin stalling.
Martin winds up and cracks Delacruix Evans with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delacruix Evans is trying to stand up here but Martin is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mason Martin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Delacruix Evans closes the distance and clinches up with Martin, looking for a takedown. Delacruix Evans pushes Martin against the cage but Martin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Martin scores with a punch to the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martin. #TD2#
Martin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Delacruix Evans quickly recovers to half guard.
Delacruix Evans is trying to stand back up but Martin is controlling him
Martin wants to take a breather but Delacruix Evans is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delacruix Evans tries to kick Martin off but Martin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin working Delacruix Evans over with strikes.
Delacruix Evans blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martin.
Martin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Delacruix Evans does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Delacruix Evans has a takedown stuffed.
Martin misses with a head kick.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Delacruix Evans as he jumps to the side.
Delacruix Evans tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Martin manages to circle out of the way.
Martin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Delacruix Evans moves in looking to clinch but Martin pushes him off.#T2#
Delacruix Evans shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martin but Martin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Delacruix Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Delacruix Evans moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Delacruix Evans decides to pull guard.
Delacruix Evans has a closed guard, preventing Martin from standing up.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Delacruix Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Martin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Delacruix Evans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mason Martin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martin looking to sit in guard and control but Delacruix Evans gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Delacruix Evans tries to free his leg and advance position but Martin is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Martin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Delacruix Evans is aware though and is defending well.
Delacruix Evans looking to pass the guard.
Delacruix Evans might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Martin striking off his back but it's not causing Delacruix Evans any problems. #T4#
Delacruix Evans wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Delacruix Evans is really struggling to control Martin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Delacruix Evans sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Martin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martin stops Delacruix Evans from getting back to his feet.
Martin trying to control from half guard but Delacruix Evans is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Martin 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
|
|
|
Event:
OFK 22 - Galeos Vs Duterte
Date: Sep 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martin tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Martin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
A big left from Johnson misses. #CL#
Martin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Martin is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Martin tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Martin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Martin backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Martin manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Martin shoots in.
Martin is looking to clinch.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martin tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson tests Martin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Martin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson connects with a body shot.#T2##TD#
Martin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Martin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is staying active underneath Martin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Martin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Johnson is looking to control Martin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?#T3#
Johnson desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SU#
Martin stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Martin tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson feints the counter takedown.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Martin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Martin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Martin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Martin.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Martin on that attempt. #TD#
Martin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Martin stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson has Martin pulled in close to control his posture.
Martin wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson seems keen to control Martin's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snappy Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martin.
Martin with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Martin or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson works Martin's body with a nice hook.
Martin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Martin eats them both and turns towards Johnson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Martin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Martin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Martin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martin just misses with a punch to the body.
Martin has a takedown stuffed.
Martin moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Martin doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Martin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Martin avoids it with no problem.
Martin darts in trying to clinch
and Johnson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T2#
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martin circles away quickly and effectively.
Martin misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnson misses.
Martin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martin shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Martin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson thinks about the counter body kick.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Martin's body. Martin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Martin doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Mason Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Martin misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Martin backs up against the cage.
Snappy Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson throws a right hand that Martin ducks under and follows up with a left that Martin also avoids with ease.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Martin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Martin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Martin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Martin lands in his opponent's guard.
Martin looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson is pushing down on Martin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martin is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snappy Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Martin shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Martin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Martin closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Martin pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Martin defends it well.
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Martin throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A cross from Johnson lands.#T1#
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson cracks Martin with an open hand slap.
Martin wants to clinch.
Johnson throws a counter combo.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Martin. Martin gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Martin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Martin.
A right-left combo lands from Johnson.
Martin moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Martin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
#T3#
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
And Johnson tries to counter it with a takedown but Martin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Martin wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Martin shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mason Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martin moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Johnson clobbers Martin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Martin backing away here, and Johnson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Martin shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Johnson scores with a three punch combo!
#TD2#
Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson moves into full mount!
Johnson controlling from mount.
Johnson lands with some strikes.#SUB2#
Martin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Johnson.
Mason Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snappy Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson looking to control but Martin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snappy Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snappy Johnson! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
