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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1# Soda is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Martins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Soda sprawls well. Soda wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Martins gets slowly back to his feet. Soda misses with a few strikes there.
Soda stalks Martins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Martins's face. Martins staggers backwards, shaken.#TD2# Soda scores with a takedown into Martins's guard. Soda passes Martins's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Soda takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Still in half guard, Soda seems content to control. Soda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Soda moves into full mount! Martins won't be happy about that! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Martins tries to reverse the position but Soda maintains control. Soda controlling the pace for now. Martins working to try and regain half guard.
My spies in Punch Out Gym inform me that Soda has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Martins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soda on the ground.#T1# Soda controlling from the full mount. #SUB2# Soda working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Soda looking to control and managing it successfully. Martins can't escape the position.
Soda working away from the top, dropping strikes. Martins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Martins's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Soda putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. A nice elbow there by Soda. Soda lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC2#Martins is rocked! Soda looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Martins covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 3 Piece Soda! A victorious 3 Piece Soda 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2022 |
#R1# Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Guy, as that shot connected.
Guy connects with a solid leg kick. A slapping body kick lands there for Guy. Guy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martins. Guy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Guy sizes up Martins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. A low kick lands for Guy.
Guy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Guy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. This has been an exciting period of action! Whack! Guy lands a heavy head kick that drops Martins. The ref tackles Guy to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Martins was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Homeless Guy! During a confident post fight interview, Homeless Guy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2022 |
#R1##CL2# Saputra rushes Martins and presses him up against the cage.#TD2# Saputra manages to pull guard.
Saputra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2# Saputra has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Martins is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Saputra. Martins tries to stand but Saputra is controlling his head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. You can see the frustration on Saputra's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Martins is looking to take a break and control but Saputra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Saputra is trying to control Martins's posture but Martins avoids it. #T1# Saputra tries to control but Martins manages to take his back. Saputra is really stuck here.
Saputra trying to control but not successfully. Martins trying to control momentarily.
Martins is not going to allow Saputra to sit and survive in this position. Saputra rolls, trying to escape but Martins keeps control of the position.
Martins is trying to stick to Saputra's back but Saputra is turning into Martins. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Martins's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Saputra. Martins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2##SUB2# Martins is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Saputra has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Martins is looking to defend but Saputra has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Martins! Saputra pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Martins taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Frendy Saputra! Frendy Saputra thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CDFC 30: Kvick vs Santa Perez
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1# Martins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drago definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Martins doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Martins just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDrago. Martins tries to clinch there but Drago circles away.
Drago swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Martins throws a right hand that Drago ducks under and follows up with a left that Drago also avoids with ease.#CL2# Martins has closed the distance and engaged Drago in a clinch.
Martins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Martins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Drago takes an elbow to the temple. Martins lands an elbow inside. Martins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Martins throws an elbow that misses.
Martins is pressed up against the cage. Drago has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Martins down to the mat. Martins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Thomas Martins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fight stays on the outside here - Martins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1##TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Martins enables Drago to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Martins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB# Drago drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Martins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Drago has Martins in his guard.#REVB##SUB# Martins is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Drago has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Martins is looking to defend but Drago has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Martins! Drago pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Martins taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Damian Drago! |
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Event:
CDFC 26 : Lee vs Susi
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1##CL# Martins pushes Osaka up against the cage in a clinch. Martins throws an elbow that misses.
Martins pushes off an throws an elbow but Osaka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Martins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Martins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Martins working some nice short punches in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Osaka. Osaka blocking some punches.
Osaka avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Osaka misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Osaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been told by Martins's head coaches at Cozad MMA Sydney that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL# Osaka tries to keep at a distance but Martins has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1# Osaka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Martins smiles and moves away.
#CL# Martins clinches. Osaka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2# Osaka jumps guard and drags Martins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2# Osaka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU# Martins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Osaka, up you get! #CL2# Osaka closes the distance and clinches. A frustrated look appears on Osaka's face as he tries to break the clinch. Osaka is working for takedown but Martins is calmly controlling the position for now. Martins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2# Osaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Osaka working hard to break the clinch. Osaka fails to pull guard.
Thomas Martins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gamba Osaka.#BC2# Osaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Osaka gets tackled into the cage by Martins. Martins maintains the clinch. Stalling in the clinch from Osaka.
Martins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Martins misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2# Osaka drags the fight down to the ground.
Osaka controls Martins momentarily but Martins frees himself. Osaka should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T3# Osaka trying to strike off his back.
Osaka with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Martins can't handle though.
Osaka wants to sweep but no luck. #SU# Martins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL# Osaka gets tackled into the cage by Martins. Martins maintains the clinch. Osaka wants to get back to striking at distance but Martins won't allow it.
Osaka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martins keeps control of Osaka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Osaka blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Martins throws a head punch that misses. #T4# Osaka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Osaka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Martins pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL# Martins clinches with his opponent.
Osaka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martins misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Martins prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short left from Martins. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Martins 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##TD2# Martins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Osaka to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB# Osaka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Osaka has managed to get both his arms back between Martins's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Martins working for a triangle but Osaka defends it easily.
#SUB# Martins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Osaka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Martins's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Osaka looking to sit in guard and control but Martins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Osaka wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Martins is now in half guard. Osaka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martins is working away from the top position though. Martins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SU# Martins stands up from half guard. #CL# Martins moves into range and clinches up with Osaka. Osaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Osaka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Osaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martins misses with a short punch on the inside. Osaka controlling the action here for a moment.
Osaka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Martins smiles and moves away.
#T2##CL# Martins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Osaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A shot in the inside from Martins. Martins prevents the takedown attempt.
Osaka takes an elbow to the temple. Osaka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Martins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Osaka blocking some punches.
#T3# Osaka is trying to force a seperation but Martins has the dominant position. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Osaka has eaten all the pies! Osaka is trying to maintain a safe position but Martins gets an underhook and turns Osaka into the cage. Osaka fails to pull guard.
Thomas Martins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gamba Osaka. Martins landing knees to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Gamba Osaka has been cut. Osaka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Martins up against the cage. Osaka wants to take the fight to the mat but Martins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Osaka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Martins lands with a right to the head. #TD2# Osaka gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T4##SUB# Martins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Martins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Osaka wants to control from the top but Martins keeps moving. Osaka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Martins wants to stand but Osaka is controlling the position. #SUB# Martins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Martins looking for a guillotine here but Osaka defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Osaka wants to control from the top but Martins keeps moving. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Martins dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Gamba Osaka'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL# Martins clinches up with Osaka and pushes him back against the cage. Osaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Osaka is working for takedown but Martins is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2# Osaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Osaka throws a sloppy head kick and Martins moves out of range easily. #CL# Martins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Martins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Osaka blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Martins pushes off an throws an elbow but Osaka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Osaka wants to take the fight to the mat but Martins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Osaka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martins walks away with a smile on his face. Osaka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Thomas Martins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gamba Osaka.#CL# Martins instigates a clinch. #T1# Martins working aggressively here.
Osaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Martins. Osaka has Martins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Martins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Martins throws a head punch that misses. Martins misses with the head strike.
Osaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Osaka takes an elbow to the temple. Martins has a couple of punches blocked by Osaka.
Martins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Osaka looking for a takedown. #T2##TD2# Osaka gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Martins regains guard.
Osaka slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Osaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Martins is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Osaka is controlling him well. Osaka misses with the ground and pound. Osaka lands an elbow. Martins is trying to buck Osaka off. Osaka is working Martins over with some ground and pound from side control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Osaka scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Martins to see if he's OK. Osaka sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Martins is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gamba Osaka has got the better of the ground game so far. Martins pushes Osaka away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Osaka gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3# Osaka connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Martins some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Martins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Osaka wants to control but Martins is keeping him busy. Martins is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2# Osaka tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Osaka has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #ES# Martins throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL# Martins has managed to clinch.
Martins has a couple of punches blocked by Osaka.
#T4# Martins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Osaka's efforts to push away. Martins has Osaka pressed against the cage, preventing Osaka from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Martins has a couple of punches blocked by Osaka.
Osaka tries to pull guard but Martins forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Thomas Martins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Martins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Martins lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2# Osaka pulls guard effortlessly. Osaka throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Gamba Osaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Osaka working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight! Thomas Martins showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Martins, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Martins! |
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Event:
ICE 12:Deireadh
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1# Manfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Martins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Manfield has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MY YARD 'Resurrect' in the buildup to the fight.#CL# Manfield has managed to clinch.
Manfield can't find room to land a body shot as Martins controls the action.
Martins missing with knees to the body.
Martins is trying to stall.
Manfield tries to throw a body punch but Martins avoids it by throwing Manfield back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Martins misses with a body punch.
Martins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manfield avoids it. Martins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Manfield's efforts to push away.#T1##TD# Manfield lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Martins scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Manfield manages to mount him!
Martins in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Manfield is landing with some decent strikes but Martins is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Manfield raining down shots from the mount! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Martins wants to control but Manfield is having none of it.#T2# Manfield raining down hammerfists from mount. Manfield trying to control but Martins is having none of it. #SUB# Manfield has hold of Martins's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Martins manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Martins is in a horrible position here. Manfield smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Manfield scoring with strikes but Martins is staying in there. Martins 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. Manfield lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T3# The referee warns Martins that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Manfield raining down shots from the mount! Martins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Manfield trying to control but Martins is having none of it. Martins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Manfield controlling the position easily from mount. Manfield is landing with some decent strikes but Martins is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4##SUB# Manfield looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. A nice elbow there by Manfield.#ROC#Martins is rocked! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Manfield working Martins over with strikes here. Martins is still in real trouble! Can Manfield finish him? This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Manfield controlling from the full mount. Martins seems to have recovered his senses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Manfield lands a couple of good shots and Martins has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB# Manfield is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Martins defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Good control from Manfield. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reni Manfield dominated that round. That's time! Manfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Manfield comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Manfield tries to clinch up. Manfield throws a right and a left that Martins avoids nicely. Manfield lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Manfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Manfield thumps Martins with a low kick. Manfield connects with a body shot that sends Martins's belly button to the back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manfield looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martins is fending him off so far but Manfield persists. Nope, Martins circles away and we're back to standing. Martins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL# Manfield rushes Martins and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Manfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Thomas Martins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Martins takes one on the button.#T1# Martins throws a leg kick and Manfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Manfield is looking to wear down Martins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Manfield thuds a left hand into Martins's body. Manfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martins swats him away and circles back towards the center. Martins connects with a high kick. #CL# Martins tries to keep at a distance but Manfield has taken the fight into the clinch. Martins misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manfield. Manfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martins backwards. #T2# Martins throws a punch but it's blocked by Manfield. Manfield is trying to break the clinch but Martins is controlling him. A short right from Manfield on the inside. Manfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Martins prevents a body shot from Manfield. Martins throws a punch but it's blocked by Manfield. Manfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3# Manfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martins can do to turn this around? Martins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Martins leaning his opponent against the cage. Manfield misses with a punch to the body.
Manfield landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martins. Manfield could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Martins'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. Manfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manfield changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Martins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL# Manfield clinches up with Martins and pushes him back against the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Martins missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reni Manfield dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3# Manfield just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manfield.
Manfield scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL# Manfield clinches with his opponent.
Manfield misses with a body punch.
#TD# Manfield is trying to trip Martins. He has hold of a leg but Martins is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Manfield persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Martins can't keep his opponent in guard - Manfield advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martins keeps working. Martins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manfield. #T1# Manfield controlling the action here. Martins is trying to control but can't.
Martins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manfield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Manfield is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# Manfield is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Manfield is looking to stall here but Martins recovers full guard. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2# Martins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manfield doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manfield manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Manfield throws a big elbow that misses. Manfield trying to control but Martins is working from the bottom. #SUB# Manfield has gone for a leg lock! Martins slips out almost immediately though and dives into Manfield's guard.#REVB# Martins wanted to stand there but Manfield had control of the position. #T3##SUB# Manfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martins defends well. Manfield is trying to keep Martins in close.
#SUB# Manfield is looking for a triangle here but Martins uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Martins in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4# Martins landing strikes. Manfield is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Martins's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Martins wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Manfield uses the opportunity to regain full guard. #SUB# Manfield is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Martins has his hands clasped together but Manfield extends and breaks Martins's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Manfield.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reni Manfield! Reni Manfield retains his featherweight title! Reni Manfield seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
ICE 9; Speisialta na Nollag
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1# Mesquita moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Mesquita shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. And Martins tries to counter it with a takedown but Mesquita pushes his down on his head and steps out. Martins scores with a one two! Mesquita had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt. A punch combination from Mesquita misses. Mesquita will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Martins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenon Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him. Martins leaves Mesquita with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mesquita doesn't manage to clinch there - Martins circles away.
Martins feints the counter takedown. Martins looks to land a combination. Mesquita sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Mesquita tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martins swats him away and circles back towards the center. Mesquita definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1# Martins falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD# and Mesquita counters with a takedown into side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Martins is looking to regain half guard here but Mesquita keeps moving and retains side control. The ground and pound from Mesquita seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Mesquita working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Martins dodges the ground and pound from Mesquita. Mesquita 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. Martins is trying to control Mesquita's posture but Mesquita avoids it. Mesquita trying to control the action but Martins is working from the bottom. Mesquita throws a strike aimed at the side of Martins's head but Martins avoids it well.#T2# Mesquita wants to control but Martins is keeping him busy. Mesquita throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#ES2# Martins throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! This has been an exciting period of action! Martins stuffs the takedown. Martins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Mesquita ducks right into an uppercut from Martins. Martins tries to bum rush Mesquita with a series of wild strikes but Mesquita uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Mesquita throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martins's waist but Martins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mesquita off to one side. A combination from Martins does no damage. Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt. #T3# Mesquita shoots in and drives through. Martins sprawls well. Martins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Martins falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD# and Mesquita counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Martins! Mesquita working the ground and pound. Mesquita throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Martins works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. Mesquita wants to control but Martins is keeping him busy. Martins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mesquita. Mesquita prevents Martins from standing back up.
#T4# The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mesquita connects with a nice short shot to Martins's temple. Martins trying to hold on to Mesquita's head to control him but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martins defending well though. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Mesquita is trying to control the action in half guard but Martins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Martins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mesquita. Mesquita missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Mesquita trying to control from half guard but Martins is working away. Mesquita is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Martins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Martins dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Mesquita shoots in and drives through. Martins sprawls well. Martins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Martins misses with the combination.
Martins slips a jab and a cross from Mesquita.
Martins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Mesquita shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martins as he avoids it easily. Martins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Martins misses with a few strikes there.
Mesquita uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martins. Mesquita dives in for a single leg takedown but Martins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Martins feints the counter takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenon Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mesquita tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mesquita tries to score a body lock takedown but Martins shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Martins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1##BC# Mesquita escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martins throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Mesquita tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martins swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Martins!
Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt. Martins with the counter takedown but Mesquita avoids it easily. Mesquita will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomas Martins seems to be getting the better of the standup. Mesquita throws a sloppy head kick and Martins moves out of range easily. Mesquita has a takedown stuffed.#T2# Mesquita slips a jab and a cross from Martins.
Mesquita fails with the takedown. Mesquita shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martins but Martins pushes him off and we're back to square one. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mesquita!
Lenon Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mesquita shoots in but Martins avoids the takedown attempt easily. Mesquita looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Martins feints the counter takedown.#T3# Mesquita lands with a slapping head kick. Martins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Horrible takedown attempt by Mesquita or perhaps it was just good defense by Martins, which made it look bad. Martins feints the counter takedown. Martins misses with a two punch combination.
Mesquita tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mesquita somewhat. We've been informed that Martins has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4# Mesquita moves in looking to clinch but Martins pushes him off. Mesquita closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martins circles away. Martins with the counter takedown but Mesquita avoids it easily. Mesquita tries to clinch up but Martins circles away and keeps his distance. Thomas Martins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mesquita is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Martins with the counter takedown but Mesquita avoids it easily. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mesquita is defended easily by Martins. Martins throws a series of punches but Mesquita avoids them all with ease. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Martins slaps away a takedown attempt from Mesquita, before circling back to the center of the mat. The fight stays on the outside here - Mesquita looks like he's thinking about clinching though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Martins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Martins looks to land a combination but Mesquita avoids it well. Mesquita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martins swivels and escapes. Mesquita tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Martins defends well and Mesquita ends up having to push Martins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Martins feints the counter takedown. Martins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mesquita goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martins prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenon Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him. Martins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mesquita backwards. Mesquita goes for a takedown attempt but Martins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mesquita tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Mesquita shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martins defends it nicely.#T1# Mesquita will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mesquita slips a jab and a cross from Martins.
No joy there for Martins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mesquita moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Mesquita throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martins's waist but Martins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mesquita off to one side. #CL# Mesquita fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Martins, pushing him back against the cage. Mesquita is looking for a takedown. Martins scores with an uppercut up the middle. Martins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2# Martins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mesquita or not. Mesquita tries to pull guard but Martins forces him back to his feet, against the cage. A short right from Martins. Come on Martins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mesquita has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Martins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Martins has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Mesquita is looking to take this one to the mat. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A short right from Martins on the inside. Martins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mesquita backwards. A short right from Martins. #T3# Mesquita wants a takedown.
Mesquita tries to circle away but Martins has him pinned against the cage. Mesquita drops down looking for an ankle pick but Martins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Martins with the counter takedown but Mesquita avoids it easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Martins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD# and Mesquita counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Martins! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mesquita is trying to ground and pound but Martins uses the momentary lack of control by Mesquita to regain half guard. Mesquita throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Martins is looking to improve his position.
#T4# Mesquita scoring with strikes to the body and head. Martins is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Mesquita is trying to control the action in half guard but Martins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Mesquita thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Thomas Martins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Martins is trying to stand up here but Mesquita is controlling him well. Martins is staying active underneath Mesquita, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Martins is trying to stand up here but Mesquita is controlling him well. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Lenon Mesquita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Martins wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Thomas Martins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Martins 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Martins! |
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Event:
ICE 6: Barr Feabhais
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Martins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Osaka looking for a takedown. Osaka takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2# Osaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2# Osaka darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Osaka slows the pace down in half guard. Osaka trying to control the action but Martins is working from the bottom. Osaka should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Martins taking some punishment here, with Osaka in his half guard. Martins works his way to full guard. Good work. Martins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Osaka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Martins's head. Martins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Martins manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1# Osaka taking a breather. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Martins. Martins scores with an uppercut up the middle. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Osaka has eaten all the pies! Osaka tries to break free but Martins pushes him back against the cage. Come on Martins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Martins fails to land. Osaka leaning against his opponent.
#TD2# Osaka drags the fight down to the ground.
#T2# Martins wants to control from the top but Osaka keeps moving. Osaka wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB# Martins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Osaka is pulling down on Martins's head. It's preventing any offense from Martins, at least for the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Osaka's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2# Osaka looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Martins passes into side control.
Martins creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Osaka sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3# Osaka tries to bench press Martins off him but Martins keeps the position. Osaka throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. Osaka is trying to improve his position. Martins tries to move to mount but Osaka blocks the move with his legs. Osaka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Martins stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL# Martins rushes Osaka and presses him up against the cage. Martins looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Osaka has Martins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Martins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD# Martins manages to pull guard.
Osaka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4# Osaka controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Osaka is in close to Martins's body, working some short punches and elbows. Osaka stands up over Martins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Osaka slips nicely into half guard. Osaka stalling. Osaka lands strikes from half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Martins is looking to escape. Martins tries to get to full guard but Osaka has control of the leg. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Osaka is figuring out what he wants to do next. Osaka scoring with strikes to the body and head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Martins dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL# Osaka tries to keep at a distance but Martins has taken the fight into the clinch. Osaka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2# Osaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Osaka fails to land the takedown.#CL# Martins moves into the clinch. Osaka is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Martins is defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Osaka tries to break free but Martins pushes him back against the cage. Osaka wants to take the fight to the mat but Martins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Thomas Martins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gamba Osaka. Osaka is trying to push Martins away but Martins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1# Martins leaning against his opponent.
Osaka is trying to push Martins away but Martins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Osaka controlling the action here for a moment.
Martins keeps control of Osaka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Osaka tries for a takedown but Martins manages to get underhooks.
Osaka looking for a takedown. Martins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osaka can do to turn this around? Osaka tries to pull guard but Martins won't allow it.
Osaka is breathing heavily. Martins avoiding damage.
Martins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2##TD2# Osaka tightens his grip and picks Martins up, before dumping him to the ground. Martins manages to land in guard. Osaka with a flurry of punches that miss. Martins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB# Martins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gamba Osaka has got the better of the ground game so far. Osaka wants to pass the guard but Martins is keeping the position. Martins keeping moving, preventing Osaka from controlling successfully. Osaka pushes down on Martins's leg and manages to get into half guard. Martins tries to kick Osaka off but Osaka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3# Martins tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Martins is looking to improve his position.
Osaka slows the pace down in half guard. Osaka working Martins over with strikes. #SUB# Martins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Osaka keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Osaka is continuing to stall. Osaka stalling away here and it's allowed Martins to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Osaka content to stall in guard here. Osaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Martins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Osaka pushing down on Martins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Martins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Osaka is keen to just control but Martins is a slippery customer. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Martins tries to kick Osaka off but Osaka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Osaka controlling the action here. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thomas Martins will probably get the nod. 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##CL# Osaka gets tackled into the cage by Martins. Martins maintains the clinch. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Martins stops a takedown attempt from Osaka.
#BC# Martins manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Martins scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Gamba Osaka has been cut. Martins misses with the combination.
#CL# Martins gets a clinch. #T1# Osaka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2# Osaka has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Martins regains guard immediately. Osaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Martins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Osaka throws an elbow that misses. Martins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Osaka's guard. Nice move by Martins!#REVR# Martins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2# Osaka looking for a guillotine here but Martins defends easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Osaka holds on and takes a little breather. #T2# Let's hope that Osaka has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Osaka wants to hit a sweep here but Martins passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Osaka there! Osaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Osaka is in all sorts of trouble here.
Osaka wants to control but Martins is having none of it. Martins wants to control the pace but Osaka is squirming around nicely. Martins controlling from the full mount. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Osaka can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3# Poor strikes thrown by Martins there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Martins lands a couple of good shots and Osaka has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Osaka tries to roll but Martins sticks to his back.
#SUB# Martins is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Osaka is defending well though. Martins let's go of the attempt for now. Osaka trying to control the hands but Martins won't let him. Osaka can't escape the position.
Osaka looking very determined here, making life difficult for Martins.
#T4# Osaka breaks Martins's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Osaka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. The adventures of Osaka the control monster continue. Boring. Martins trying to keep a closed guard but Osaka is proving a slippery customer.
Thomas Martins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Osaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Martins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Osaka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gamba Osaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Osaka stopping the sweep attempt from Martins.
And that's the end of the fight! Thomas Martins showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Martins, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Martins! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 53
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
#R1# A low kick lands for Mongkut.
Martins ducks right into an uppercut from Mongkut. Mongkut lands a front kick. Mongkut thumps Martins with a low kick. Martins walks into a stiff left hand from Mongkut. Mongkut looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Mongkut jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Martins on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mongkut throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Martins crashing down! Martins tries to stagger back to his feet but Mongkut just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Martins asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phet Mongkut! Phet Mongkut thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2021 |
#R1# Martins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Azevedo. Sloppy strikes from Martins. Those never looked like landing. Azevedo throws a nice looking combination but Martins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Azevedo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Azevedo tries to get set, Martins tries to push him back and clinch up but Azevedo manages to avoid the attempt. Azevedo tries to clinch but Martins moves out of range. Azevedo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Martins counters with a two punch combo. A combination from Azevedo does no damage. Martins tries to counter by clinching up but Azevedo breaks away and moves out of range. Azevedo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martins fails with a takedown attempt. Martins avoids the body shot from Azevedo.
#CL2# Azevedo gets a clinch. Martins blocks a body shot from Azevedo. #T1##BC# Martins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Azevedo gets tackled into the cage by Martins. Martins maintains the clinch. #BC# Martins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Azevedo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Azevedo misses with a series of wild punches.
Azevedo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martins. That did some damage! Julio Azevedo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Martins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Azevedo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Martins is out of range. Azevedo misses with a few strikes there.
#T2# Azevedo is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Martins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. No joy there for Azevedo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martins is looking for a counter combo. Martins lands with an uppercut that bounces Azevedo off the cage and back into range.#ROC#Azevedo is rocked! Martins throws an overhand right that has Azevedo reeling! Martins follows up with more punches and Azevedo is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thomas Martins! |
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