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Event:
Highland 157
Date: May 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Nemeth drops his hands momentarily and Martel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Ryan Nemeth has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Martel forces Nemeth back against the cage and clinches.
Nemeth is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Martel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Martel lands a knee to the head.
Martel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Martel.
Nemeth wants a takedown.
Martel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nemeth tries to score a body lock takedown but Martel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Nemeth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nemeth's face.
Nemeth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Martel scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#Ryan Nemeth's cut is getting worse.
Nemeth is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martel lands with a left to the head.
Martel lands a body shot.
Martel gets underhooks to prevent Nemeth's takedown attempt.
Martel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nemeth takes an elbow to the forehead.
Martel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#Ryan Nemeth's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Martel lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Martel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Martel connects with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Martel - that landed with a thud.
Martel lands an elbow that stopped Nemeth in his tracks for a moment.
Martel landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#Jeez, Ryan Nemeth's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ryan Nemeth's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rick Martel!
After the fight, Rick Martel was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Highland 148
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Markarian connects with a looping right hand.
Markarian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Markarian moves away from the strike by Martel.
It looked like Markarian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Markarian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martel throws out the jab.
Martel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Markarian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martel throws a lazy uppercut
and Markarian counters with a stiff right hand.
Martel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markarian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Markarian misses its intended target.
Martel throws a body shot but no joy.
Markarian connects with a body shot that sends Martel's belly button to the back.
Markarian lands a slapping body shot.
Markarian lands with a straight right. Martel didn't see that one coming.
Martel misses with a straight right.
Markarian scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Martel forces Markarian back against the cage and clinches.
Markarian digs a right hand underneath Martel's ribcage. Martel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A frustrated look appears on Markarian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Markarian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Markarian wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Markarian breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Markarian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Martel throws a right hand that misses
and Markarian counters with a nice body shot.
Martel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Martel looks winded!
Markarian lands with a right hand.
Markarian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Markarian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Markarian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Martel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Markarian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Markarian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Martel on the side of the head. #KD#
Markarian sends Martel crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Markarian is motioning to the referee to let Martel up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Martel is rocked!
Rick Martel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markarian drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Martel right on the button. Martel goes down! Markarian follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Markarian gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Feofilakt Markarian! |
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Event:
Highland 138
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Greene looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Martel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Mo Greene has been cut.
Martel scores with a knee to the head.
Martel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Martel.
Martel lands a knee to the body.
Martel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Martel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Martel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greene takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#Mo Greene's cut is getting worse.
Martel lands a good knee to the midsection. Greene won't want to take too many of those.
Martel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Martel scores with a shot to the side of Greene's head.
A body shot lands from Martel.
Martel lands a body punch in the clinch. #KD2#
Martel drops Greene with a big knee straight up the middle! Greene is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Greene is rocked!
Martel lands an uppercut, right on the button! Greene tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick Martel!
After the fight, Rick Martel was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Highland 130
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Martel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martel throws a shot from downtown. Jankens moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Martel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jankens scores with a nice strike.
Nice shot by Jankens.
Jankens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jankens lands with a right and another and another! Martel is in big trouble! Jankens lands again and this time it's lights out for Martel! A quality knockout there for Jankens.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hovon Jankens! |
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Event:
Highland 122
Date: Dec 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Martel misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson. #KD#
Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Martel tumbling to the mat! Johnson takes a step backwards and waves Martel back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Rick Martel has been cut.
Martel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Martel misses with a straight right.
Martel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Martel moves out of range of the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Martel avoids it.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Martel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Martel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martel just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJohnson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Jab from Johnson.
Martel misses with an uppercut
#KD#
and Johnson counters with a nice right hand that sends Martel toppling to the canvas! Martel scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Johnson finish him?!#ROC#Martel is rocked!
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martel is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson slips a jab from Martel.
Martel seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson scores with a kick to the body.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martel.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Martel's belly button to the back.
Martel looks winded!#T1#
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Martel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Martel throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
A head kick by Johnson - that's a beauty! Martel is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Johnson can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Olan Johnson!
A victorious Olan Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Highland 114
Date: Dec 01, 2021 |
#R1#
A big left from Martel misses.
Springfield fails with the takedown.
Martel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Jebediah Springfield has been cut.
Springfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Springfield takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Martel forces Springfield back against the cage and clinches.
Martel landing knees to the body.
Martel can't find room to land a body shot as Springfield controls the action.
Martel misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Springfield trying to stall but Martel improves his position.
Springfield is trying to break free.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martel.
Martel lands an elbow that stopped Springfield in his tracks for a moment.
Springfield looks winded!
Martel lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Jebediah Springfield's cut even more.#T1#
Martel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Martel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Springfield being controlled against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martel. #CUT#The cut above Jebediah Springfield's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jebediah Springfield's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rick Martel!
Rick Martel decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Highland 102
Date: Oct 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Martel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Venom counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Martel clinches up with Venom and pushes him back against the cage.
Venom is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Martel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Martel has Venom pressed against the cage.
Venom takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Vick Venom has been cut.
Venom tries for a takedown but Martel manages to get underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Martel.
Martel lands with a light punch inside.
Venom has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Martel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vick Venom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martel.
Martel controlling the action here for a moment.
Venom takes an elbow to the temple.
Martel lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#Vick Venom's cut is getting worse.
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!
Venom tries for a takedown but Martel manages to get underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Martel.
Venom misses with a body punch.
Martel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Venom backwards. #T1#
Martel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Martel lands a shot to the body.
Venom is breathing heavily.
Venom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martel 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.
Venom is looking for a takedown.
Martel lands a nice elbow.
Martel scores with a shot to the side of Venom's head.
A short left from Martel.
Martel effectively controlling the action here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Martel.
Martel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#Vick Venom's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Martel landing knees to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martel.
Martel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Martel.
Venom could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Martel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Venom backwards. #ROC2#Venom is rocked!
Martel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Venom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martel stops a takedown attempt from Venom.
Venom is pressed against the cage. Martel pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Venom! Two more big strikes from Martel and Venom crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rick Martel!
A less than humble Rick Martel misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Highland 95
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Martel has Jankens up against the cage in a clinch.
Jankens looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jankens tries to pull guard but Martel holds him up against the cage and eventually Jankens drops back down to his feet.
Martel blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Martel.
Martel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Martel obliges.
Jankens looks winded!
Martel lands an elbow just above Jankens 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Johanas Jankens has been cut.
Martel'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.
Jankens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martel.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Martel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Martel landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Martel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martel pushes Jankens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Jankens is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Johanas Jankens's cut even more.
Martel working the clinch nicely. Jankens is working for position but Martel cracks him with a big knee to the head! Jankens crumples up against the cage and Martel lands two more shots before the ref can save Jankens! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Rick Martel! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Martel clinches up with Boombada and pushes him back against the cage.
Martel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Boombada tries to work over Martel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martel stalling.
Boombada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Martel.
A right handed body shot lands from Martel.
Martel crunches a lovely knee into Boombada's ribcage.
Boombada has a couple of punches blocked by Martel.
Martel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Martel lands a hook that snaps the head of Boombada backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Martel fails to land.
Martel lands an elbow just above Boombada 's eye.
Boombada takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boombada struggles to land a body shot inside as Martel controls his hands.
Boombada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martel's elbow.
Martel lands with a light punch inside.
Martel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Boombada's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Martel obliges.
Martel scores with a knee to the head.
Martel connects with a knee to the head.
Boombada working aggressively here.
#T1#
Boombada misses with a punch on the inside.
Boombada takes an elbow to the temple.
Boombada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martel.
Martel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boombada has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boombada backwards.
Boombada blocks an elbow strike.
Boombada throws a punch but it's blocked by Martel.
Martel throws a head punch that misses.
Martel looking to throw knees to the head but Boombada is blocking nicely.
Martel misses with a knee strike.
Martel misses with a knee to the head.
Martel is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boombada.
Boombada tries to work over Martel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boombada blocks the elbow strike.
Boombada dodges an elbow strike from Martel.
Boombada is working Martel over against the cage.
Boombada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martel backwards.
Boombada lands a body punch. #T2#
Boombada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martel takes a shot to the head.
Boombada throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boombada.
Boombada is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Boombada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boombada lands a nice uppercut.
Boombada taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Boombada is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Martel is keeping busy.
Boombada lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boombada.
Boombada cracks Martel with a nice body shot.
Boombada lands a shot to the body.
Boombada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Boombada.
Boombada gets through Martel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Boombada gets through Martel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boombada lands a body punch.
Boombada scores with a shoulder strike.
Boombada stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Boombada.
Boombada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boombada lands a shoulder strike.
Boombada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Boombada.
Boombada misses with some punches.
Boombada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boombada pushes Martel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boombada gets through Martel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boombada digs a right hand underneath Martel's ribcage. Martel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Boombada.
A shot in the inside from Boombada.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martel. #T4#
Boombada digs a right hand into Martel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Martel's gas tank.
Boombada lands a right hand.
Boombada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martels head.
Boombada will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Martel up against the cage.
Martel missing with knees to the body.
Martel missing with knees to the body.
Boombada manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Boombada fails to land.
Boombada lands a hook that snaps the head of Martel backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boombada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Martel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Martel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Africa Boombada dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Boombada wants to clinch up but Martel keeps it at a distance.
Boombada throws a shot from downtown. Martel moves away and avoids it.
Martel tries to clinch but Boombada is having none of it. #CL2#
Martel tries to keep at a distance but Boombada has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boombada is looking to control Martel's arms but Martel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Boombada has his back to the cage.
Martel wants to stall.
Boombada blocks the elbow strike.
Boombada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martels head.
Martel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Martel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boombada misses with the head strike.
Boombada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boombada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boombada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boombada avoids a wild elbow strike from Martel.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boombada takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boombada. #T1#
Martel lands an elbow that stopped Boombada in his tracks for a moment.
Boombada swings wildly with an uppercut but Martel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boombada is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Boombada - that landed with a thud.
Boombada lands with a right to the head.
Boombada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boombada lands with a short shot to the head.
Boombada stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Martel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boombada is keeping busy.
Martel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Martel prevents a body shot from Boombada.
Nice body punch from Boombada.
Boombada can't find room to land a body shot as Martel controls the action.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boombada.
Boombada cracks Martel with a nice body shot.
Boombada manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Boombada lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boombada lands an uppercut.
Boombada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Boombada.
Boombada lands with a right to the head.
Boombada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boombada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boombada.
A shot in the inside from Boombada.
Boombada lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boombada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martel backwards.
Boombada misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Boombada presses Martel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boombada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boombada swings wildly with an uppercut but Martel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boombada avoids the elbow strike from Martel, against the cage.
Boombada lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boombada lands a hook that snaps the head of Martel backwards.
Boombada swings wildly with an uppercut but Martel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Boombada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boombada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martel backwards.
Martel lands an elbow inside.
Boombada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boombada.
Boombada working aggressively here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
A hook to the body from Boombada.
Boombada has Martel pushed against the cage.
Boombada blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boombada misses with a punch to the body.
Martel misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martel.
Martel trying to land knees to the body.
Martel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boombada just leaning against Martel, taking a breather.
Martel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boombada avoids it.
Boombada managing to block the knees to the body from Martel.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boombada.
Africa Boombada seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boombada working aggressively here.
Martel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Africa Boombada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Martel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Martel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boombada lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Boombada clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martel.
Martel scores with a knee to the head.
Martel throws an elbow that misses.
Boombada misses with a punch on the inside.
Martel crunches a lovely knee into Boombada's ribcage.
Boombada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boombada lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boombada lands with a right to the head.
Martel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boombada.
Martel blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Boombada.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boombada lands a nice uppercut.
Boombada throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Boombada.
Stalling in the clinch from Boombada.
Boombada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boombada scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Boombada.
A short right from Boombada on the inside.
Boombada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boombada scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Boombada.
Boombada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martel backwards.
Boombada tries a body shot but Martel blocks it.
Boombada misses with a punch to the body.
Boombada throws a punch but it's blocked by Martel.
Boombada lands a body shot.
Boombada tries to throw a body punch but Martel avoids it by throwing Boombada back against the cage.
Boombada swings wildly with an uppercut but Martel uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Boombada.
Boombada cracks Martel with a nice body shot.
Boombada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martels head.
Boombada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martel's elbow.
Boombada lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Boombada.
A head punch on the inside from Martel fails to land.
Boombada misses with the head strike.
Boombada lands a nice uppercut.
Martel pushes off an throws an elbow but Boombada leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Martel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boombada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martel backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boombada.
Martel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boombada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martel backwards.
Boombada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Martel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Boombada's face.
Boombada misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Martel.
Boombada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Boombada fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Boombada.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Boombada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boombada lands with a right to the head.
Martel misses with an elbow over the top.
Boombada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boombada lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Boombada.
#T4#
Boombada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Boombada working aggressively here.
Boombada misses with a punch to the body.
Martel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boombada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Boombada fails to land.
Martel stalling in the clinch but Boombada improves position.
Boombada lands with a light punch inside.
Boombada throws a punch but it's blocked by Martel.
Boombada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martel trying to land knees to the body.
Boombada lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Africa Boombada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boombada 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Africa Boombada! |
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