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Event:
GAMMA#1126 Kurt v Fred
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1# Burnett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martell counters with a nice body kick.
Martell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Martell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Burnett throws a poor cross that misses
and Martell counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Burnett is lucky that one didn't land flush. Martell lands with an overhand left. Burnett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martell counters with a low kick, right behind Burnett 's knee. Martell weaves into range and cracks Burnett right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Burnett goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Martell is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quentain Martell! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1119 Wusan v Janko
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1# Tonioli misses with a head kick.
Tonioli lands a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Tonioli. It looked like Martell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Martell ducks under a wild hook from Tonioli. A big right from Tonioli misses. Tonioli throws a body shot but no joy. Martell on the wrong end of a nice hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tonioli thuds a left hand into Martell's body. Tonioli jabbing away but nothing is landing. Martell closes the distance and clinches up with Tonioli, looking for a takedown. Martell pushes Tonioli against the cage but Tonioli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1# Tonioli lands an overhand right. Tonioli stuffs the takedown attempt from Martell. Martell gets slowly back to his feet. Tonioli has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Martell misses with a takedown and Tonioli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quentain Martell. That's going to take a lot out of him. Martell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#It looks like Vinicius Tonioli has been cut.#TD# Martell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tonioli! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tonioli is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Martell asserts his dominance and retains side control. Tonioli wants to control but Martell postures up. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T2# Tonioli parries the strikes from Martell easily there. Martell is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tonioli to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tonioli wants to control but Martell postures up. Tonioli is looking for a sweep. Martell landing a few strikes. Martell tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tonioli's legs. Tonioli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Martell creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Tonioli tries to get back to half guard but can't. Tonioli struggling a bit here. Tonioli is trying to get back to his feet.#T3# Tonioli is trying to control Martell's posture but Martell avoids it. Tonioli tries to buck Martell off but Martell is having none of it. Tonioli is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. The strikes coming from Martell are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Martell trying to control the action but Tonioli is working from the bottom. Martell working away. Martell cracks Tonioli with an elbow. That is naaassty. Martell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tonioli keeps working. Martell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tonioli is avoiding damage well.
Martell tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4# Tonioli takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Tonioli is looking for a sweep. Tonioli manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Tonioli trying to hold on to Martell's head to control him but Martell postures up.
Tonioli is positioning himself well to prevent Martell advancing to mount. Martell working Tonioli over with strikes. Martell is looking to advance position but Tonioli won't allow it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tonioli is trying to stand.
Martell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Martell trying to mount his opponent but Tonioli defends it. Martell moves into full mount! Tonioli won't be happy about that! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Quentain Martell will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Vinicius Tonioli's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2# Tonioli closes the distance and pushes Martell back into the cage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Martell. Tonioli is pressed up against the cage. Martell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tonioli down to the mat. Tonioli avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Tonioli throws out a loose jab but Martell uses good head movement to avoid it. Tonioli looks to land a left hand but Martell moved out of range nicely. A little feinted left hand from Martell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Martell dips down and scores with a jab to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tonioli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Tonioli avoids the head kick by Martell.
Martell sets himself, and Tonioli steps forward looking for the clinch! Martell avoids it this time.#T1# Martell takes a shot right to the bread basket. Martell slips under a jab. Tonioli swings for the body but Martell moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Martell misses the target.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Tonioli enables Martell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tonioli manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Martell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Martell passes easily into side control. Nice work. Martell wants to control but Tonioli is keeping him busy. Tonioli tries to buck Martell off but Martell is having none of it. Tonioli sneaks back into half guard.#T2# Tonioli is refusing to be controlled, as Martell sits in half guard. Tonioli is looking to improve his position.
Martell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tonioli keeps working. Tonioli wants to get back to full guard. Martell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ES2# Tonioli kicks Martell off and gets back to his feet.#T3# A swing and a miss from Tonioli. Martell looks for a takedown but Tonioli sprawls well. Tonioli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quentain Martell. That's going to take a lot out of him. Martell defending well as Tonioli loads up on a big left hand. #CL2# Tonioli drives through and clinches with Martell against the cage.
Tonioli misses with a punch to the body.
Tonioli scores with a shot to the side of Martell's head. Martell wants a takedown but no success here.
A shot in the inside from Tonioli. Martell tries to score a body lock takedown but Tonioli shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Martell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Tonioli gets underhooks to prevent Martell's takedown attempt.
Tonioli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4# Tonioli lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martell. Tonioli misses with a hook from the clinch. Martell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tonioli backwards. Tonioli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tonioli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martell goes for a takedown attempt but Tonioli pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tonioli misses with a wild body shot. Martell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Tonioli throws a lazy right hand but Martell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Martell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tonioli. It looked like Martell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Tonioli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Martell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tonioli pinned against the cage. Tonioli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Tonioli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Vinicius Tonioli's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Tonioli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL# Martell has closed the distance and engaged Tonioli in a clinch.
Martell looking to slow down the pace here. Tonioli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Martell goes for a takedown attempt but Tonioli pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Martell dodges the punch combination from Tonioli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Martell gets a takedown into half guard. Tonioli kicks off Martell and gets to his feet. Tonioli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##CL2# Tonioli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A body shot lands from Tonioli.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tonioli. Martell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tonioli gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD# Martell has hold of one of Tonioli's legs. Tonioli is fighting the takedown attempt but Martell gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Martell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tonioli swivels though and keeps the full guard. Tonioli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Martell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Quentain Martell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Martell wants to get back to full guard but Tonioli has mounted him!#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Tonioli content just to control the position here. Tonioli looking to control but Martell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Tonioli controlling from the full mount. Tonioli prevents Martell from getting the reversal. Martell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Martell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3# Martell moves into full guard.
Martell wants to sweep here but Tonioli controlling him for the moment. Martell is working hard here to advance position.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Vinicius Tonioli seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2# Tonioli lands a big head kick that sends Martell tumbling to the mat! Tonioli takes a step backwards and waves Martell back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Quentain Martell has been cut. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Martell. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quentain Martell. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tonioli looks to land a combination but Martell avoids it well. Tonioli stuffs the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight! Vinicius Tonioli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Tonioli has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Tonioli! After the big win, Vinicius Tonioli made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors 30th Century Beer Store and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1115 Bond v McCarthy
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1# Payton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Payton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Payton misses with a hook. Martell ducked under it nicely. Payton throws a right hand that misses
and Martell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Walter Payton has been cut. Payton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Payton throws a shot to the body.
Payton throws a right hand that misses
letting Martell counter with a right hand. Payton throws a big shot that misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martell! But no joy. Payton throws an off balance right hand
and Martell counters with a straight right hand. Payton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Payton missing with a left hand there. Martell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. It seemed like Martell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Martell slips under a jab from Payton. Martell dips to his left and cracks Payton with an uppercut! Payton throws an off balance right hand
enabling Martell to counter with a crisp jab. #T1# Payton swings widly with a right hand
and Martell counters with a big right hand! Oh Payton is in trouble here! Martell follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quentain Martell! The defeated Walter Payton had this to say: 'Bullsh*t'. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1109 Bond v Honorio
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1# Tucker gets off balance looking for a body kick enabling Martell to counter with a crisp jab. Martell blocks a jab. Martell throws a counter combo. Tucker lands a nice looking body shot.
Tucker throws a lazy uppercut
and Martell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Charles Tucker has been cut. Tucker throws a combination that misses #TD2# and Martell decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tucker's guard. Tucker is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Martell dives into side control.
#REVR# Martell trying to control the position but Tucker is working away. Martell avoids the strikes from the bottom by Tucker.#T1# Martell misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tucker is not content to let Martell control the position. A lull in the action here. It looks like Martell might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Sloppy strikes there by Martell. Martell trying to control the position but Tucker is working away. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Tucker tries to bench press Martell off him but Martell keeps the position. Tucker is not content to let Martell control the position. Tucker is trying to improve his position. You can see the frustration on Tucker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Martell tries to advance to mount but can't. Martell throws an elbow but Tucker slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3# Martell trying to control the position but Tucker is working away. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Martell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tucker. A little jabbing left from Martell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Charles Tucker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tucker works Martell's body with a nice hook. Tucker closes the distance looking to clinch and Martell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tucker thinking. Tucker closes the distance looking to clinch letting Martell counter with a right hand. Tucker misses with a hook to the body
and Martell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Tucker throws a lazy right hand but Martell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A countering left hand to the body from Martell misses.#T4# Tucker is looking to clinch but Martell is avoiding it.
Tucker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tucker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Tucker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Tucker lands with a slapping head kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tucker throws a body kick that misses. And Martell responds with a good body kick, but Tucker manages to step out the way in time. Tucker lands with an overhand left. Tucker connects with a right hand. Martell shakes it off. Martell blocks a head kick by Tucker.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martell! But no joy. Martell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Tucker backs off Martell throws a huge counter combo but Tucker manages to avoid it all. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Charles Tucker will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Charles Tucker's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Tucker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martell. Martell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tucker defends it well. Tucker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Martell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Tucker tries to grapple but his opponent circles enabling Martell to counter with a crisp jab. Tucker misses with a right hand and Martell counters with a lovely straight right hand! Martell misses with a hook. Tucker ducked under it nicely. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tucker, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tucker misses with a lunging right hand
and Tucker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Tucker tries to clinch #KD2# and Tucker is countered with a crisp right hand from Martell that sends him to the canvas! Martell follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC2#Tucker is rocked!#CUT2#Charles Tucker's cut is getting worse. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Martell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tucker keeps working. Oh Tucker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Tucker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martell on the ground.#T1# Tucker seems to have got his legs back now. A big shot lands for Martell! That's hurt Tucker! Will he recover? Martell fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quentain Martell! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1102 Janko v Nikolai
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1# Tomson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tomson avoids the body shot from Martell.
Tomson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Tomson throws a jab but it's blocked by Martell. Tomson tests Martell's chin there with a solid looking shot. Tomson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Martell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Tomson throws a jab when Martell was well out of range. Martell throwing a counter right hand but Tomson manages to avoid it. Martell misses the shot to the body. Tomson throws the left hand but Martell avoids the punch easily. Martell tries a head kick but it misses.
Tomson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. An attempted straight right counter from Martell misses the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tomson throws a low kick but Martell moves out of range easily. Martell looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Martell walks into a left hand. Martell throws a front kick that sends Tomson stumbling back into the cage. Tomson misses with a hook. Martell ducked under it nicely. Martell takes one to the chin there.#T1# Martell avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Martell is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Martell moves away from the strike by Tomson. Martell slips under a jab. Martell fails miserably with a takedown attempt. The fighters circling - Martell throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Tom Tomson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tomson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Tomson getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Tomson cracks Martell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Martell checks a low kick from Tomson. Tomson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Tomson misses with an uppercut. Martell saw that one coming. Tomson throws a hook to the side of Martell's head but Martell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Tomson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Martell counter with a right hand. Martell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Martell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tomson lands a slapping body shot.
Martell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tomson. Martell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tomson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martell on the side of the head. Martell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Good standup being displayed there by Tomson as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#Martell is rocked! Martell leaves his chin hanging out and Tomson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Martell crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Tomson! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1094 Cleever v Ritori
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1# Nice cross by Martell. Hanson throws a leg kick but Martell sees it coming and moves out of range. Hanson fails with a takedown attempt. Martell swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD# and Hanson counters with a single leg into guard. Martell didn't expect that. Martell is trying to keep Hanson in close.
Martell has control of Hanson's left arm, preventing Hanson from doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Martell has momentary wrist control but Hanson slips an elbow through the middle. Hanson stopping the sweep attempt from Martell. Hanson throws a big right hand that misses. Hanson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB# Hanson tries for a kimura but Martell is defending well. #T1##SUB# Hanson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Martell is trying to improve his position.#SUB# Hanson tries for a kimura but Martell is defending well. #SUB# Hanson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Martell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Hanson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Hanson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Martell is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T2# Martell prevents Hanson from improving position. #SUB# Hanson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Martell has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Hanson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Martell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Hanson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Martell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hanson but great work by Martell. Hanson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Hanson is not content to let Martell control the position. Hanson manages to get back to half guard.#SUB# Hanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Martell is controlling the pace.
#T3# Hanson wants to improve his position but Martell is controlling well.
Martell is trying to control. Hanson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Hanson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Hanson strikes from the bottom but Martell passes into mount!
Hanson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Hanson is pressing down on Martell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB# Hanson has his foot on Martell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martell works his way back into a safe position though. Hanson 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.#T4# Martell showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB# Hanson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martell defends it easily.#SUB# Hanson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martell is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Hanson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martell defends well. Hanson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB# Hanson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Martell uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hanson gets back to half guard.#SUB# Hanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Hanson dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Martell lands a jab to the nose. Hanson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martell tries to avoid it but Hanson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martell to the ground. Martell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2# Hanson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Martell to score an easy takedown into full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Martell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martell has managed to get both his arms back between Hanson's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Hanson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB# Hanson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Martell doesn't defend quickly enough and Hanson has managed to lock this one up! Can Martell escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hanson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Hanson! David Hanson made sure to mention his sponsor, Furnace Performance 🔥 in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1086 Bond v Matthew
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1# Hunt throws a body kick that misses. Martell lands with a slapping head kick. Martell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Martell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Hunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Hunt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the body from Hunt misses and Martell counters with a head kick. That will keep Hunt thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Good exchange - Martell coming out on top. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice body punch from Hunt. Hunt throws a good cross that connects.
Hunt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martell momentarily.
Hunt scores with a punch to the head. A shot to the body from Hunt misses and Martell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Hunt tries to clinch but Martell moves out of range. Nice uppercut there from Hunt.#T1# Hunt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#It looks like James Hunt has been cut. Hunt takes a swing at Martell's ribcage but misses. Martell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and Martell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hunt tries to clinch and Martell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Martell does a little dance to reset his feet. Martell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Donk. Hunt catches Martell right on the button with a cross. Martell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Martell does it's job there.#ROC2#Hunt is rocked! Martell scores with a jab to the body. Hunt tries to land a front kick but Martell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hunt scores with a nice body kick.
Martell misses with an uppercut. #T2# Hunt tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Martell counters with a lovely shot to the body. Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. And Martell responds with a good body kick, but Hunt manages to step out the way in time.#KD2# Martell lands a big head kick that sends Hunt tumbling to the mat! Martell takes a step backwards and waves Hunt back to his feet - he wants the finish! Oh Hunt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hunt throws a hook but Martell blocks it. Hunt seems to have got his legs back now. Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Martell throws a half hearted mid kick. Martell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing. Martell tries a head kick but it misses.
Martell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Hunt tries to clinch up but Martell circles away and keeps his distance. Hunt misses with a straight right. Martell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3# Hunt connects with a solid leg kick. A swing and a miss from Martell. Martell ducks under a wild hook from Hunt. Hunt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Martell counters with a low kick, right behind Hunt 's knee. Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martell paws at him with a jab and circles away. Martell steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Martell with a jab. Jab from Martell. Nice uppercut there from Martell. Hunt moves into range and connects with a jab. Martell defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martell! But no joy. Hunt looks to throw a body kick and Martell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hunt misses with a body kick. Martell follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Martell throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Martell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Hunt wants to clinch.#T4# Hunt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Hunt is looking to clinch but Martell is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martell! But no joy. Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Martell circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martell! But no joy. Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Martell looks like he wants to counter punch here. Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunt tries to clinch up#TD2# and Martell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hunt wants to get back to his feet.
Hunt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Quentain Martell will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on James Hunt's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Hunt misses with a kick to the body and Martell counters with a right hand to the body. James Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Martell throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it. #TD2# Martell looking to score a takedown here. Hunt is defending well but Martell drives through and ends up in Hunt's guard. Martell controls from within his opponent's guard. Hunt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Martell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hunt wants to stand up but Martell is controlling him. #T1# Martell looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Martell looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Martell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there. Hunt wants to stand but Martell is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Martell wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment. Martell is trying to keep Hunt in close.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Hunt connects with a jab.#T3# Martell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. A head kick misses from Hunt. #CL# Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Martell. Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Martell. A nice right hand lands inside from Martell. I was talking to Hunt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch. Martell tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head. Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Martell uses good head movement to avoid it. Martell is working Hunt over against the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Martell.
Hunt digs a right hand underneath Martell's ribcage. Martell let out a lung full of air as it connected. Nice body punch from Martell - that landed with a thud.
Martell scores with an uppercut up the middle. Martell gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4# Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch. Martell is trying to maintain a safe position but Hunt gets an underhook and turns Martell into the cage. The referee calls for Martell to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Martell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow. Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Martell.
Hunt tries to work over Martell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Martell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# Martell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Martell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Martell slips a straight right by Hunt. A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target. Martell counters with a body kick. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Martell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Martell throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Martell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt. Hunt tries to clinch but Martell is having none of it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Quentain Martell will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on James Hunt's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back 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# Hunt takes the fight into the clinch. James Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hunt prevents a body shot from Martell. Martell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow. Martell blocks an uppercut.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Martell misses with a punch to the body.
Martell blocks a body shot from Hunt. A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land. Martell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2# Martell breaks from the clinch.
A left lands for Hunt. Martell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunt but Hunt pushes him off and we're back to square one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Martell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hunt defends it nicely. A quick step to the side and Hunt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Martell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1# Hunt throws a sloppy body shot
and Martell counters with a stiff right hand. Martell moves out of range of the body kick from Hunt.
Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Hunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Martell's head. Martell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Quentain Martell seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hunt throws a body shot but no joy. Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Martell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Martell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
letting Martell counter with a right hand. Hunt throws a sloppy body shot
and Martell counters with a straight right hand. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Martell slips a jab from Hunt. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martell! But no joy. Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hunt cracks Martell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Hunt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Hunt tries to land a body kick#TD2# and Martell counters with a takedown into side control. Hunt wants to get back to his feet. Martell slows the pace down. Martell lands a decent elbow from side control. Martell trying to control the position but Hunt is working away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Hunt is letting Martell control him for a moment. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. James Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hunt wants to clinch and Martell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hunt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Martell at a distance.
Martell has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body and Martell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Martell blocks the body kick.
#TD2# Martell gets a double leg takedown into Hunt's guard.#T4# Martell trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom. Martell throwing strikes but missing. Martell wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving. Quentain Martell has got the better of the ground game so far. Hunt thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Hunt. I think Martell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Quentain Martell! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1080 Milo v Janko
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1# Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Martell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Martell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab. Smith throws a lazy body kick and Martell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking. Smith scores with the left hand. Martell knows he should have avoided that one. Martell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Martell walks into a straight right hand from Smith. Smith ducks under a wild hook from Martell. It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. A jab from Smith misses. Nice defenses there by Martell. Martell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Smith is looking to clinch but Martell is avoiding it.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Martell at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smith sizes up Martell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Martell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Smith throws a head kick that misses. A quick step to the side and Martell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Smith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smith throws a big shot that misses. It looked like Martell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1# The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A little feinted left hand from Martell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Smith misses the jab. Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Martell staying out of range there.#TD# Martell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control! Martell is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Smith will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Martell scoring with punches from side control. Martell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working. Martell is putting a hurting on Smith here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2# Martell looking to control but instead Smith has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Martell wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it. Martell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Martell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Martell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Smith wants to get back to his feet.
#T3# Martell is controlling the pace.
Martell stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
Martell working the head and body with strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Martell working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Martell trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away. Martell is looking to pass Smith's guard but actually Smith recovers to full guard. Martell wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Martell avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
#TD# and Martell counters with a nice double leg into half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Smith dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Nice shot by Smith. Leon Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Martell shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense. Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Martell blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Martell closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Martell pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Martell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith throws a head kick that misses. An attempted straight right counter from Martell misses the target. Martell misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith connects with the punch. Smith cracks Martell with an open hand slap. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Martell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL2# Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1# Martell swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. Martell blocking some punches.
Martell misses with the head strike.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Smith blocking some punches.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A body shot lands from Smith.
Nice body punch from Smith. Martell is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks. A nice right hand lands inside from Martell. Smith blocks a body shot from Martell. Martell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Martell is working Smith over against the cage. A short body shot lands from Martell as the two fighters clinch.
Smith blocks a body shot from Martell. Smith pushes Martell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Martell seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around. Martell tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Martell blocks an uppercut.
#BC# Martell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Martell moves out of range of the strikes. Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Smith tries to move into range but Martell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Martell takes one to the side of the head.
Martell throws a body kick that misses. A shot to the liver by Martell. Beautiful body shot. Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Martell counters with a straight right hand. A head kick misses from Martell. Smith throws a series of punches but Martell avoids them all with ease. Smith looks for the body kick but Martell saw that one coming. An attempted straight right counter from Martell misses the target. Leon Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Smith lands with a slapping head kick. Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Martell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Martell is defended easily by Smith. Smith shapes to counter with a head kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quentain Martell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Smith scores with a jab. Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMartell. Martell goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Smith looks to throw the jab but Martell is out of range. Smith misses with a right hand and Martell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martell. Smith misses with an uppercut. Martell saw that one coming. Smith takes one to the chin there.#T4# Smith throws a looping overhand right but Martell ducks down to avoid it. Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martell manages to avoid it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Donk. Smith catches Martell right on the button with a cross. A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Martell does a little dance to reset his feet. An attempted straight right counter from Martell misses the target. Smith takes a swing at Martell's ribcage but misses. Martell throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily. Smith throws out a counter right but Martell avoids it with no problem. Martell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Martell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Martell tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it. Nice shot lands for Smith. Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Martell ducks under a wild hook from Smith. Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Donk. Martell catches Smith right on the button with a cross. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A jab from Smith finds it's way through Martell's defenses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Martell moves out of range as Smith strikes. Martell throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it. Leon Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Smith misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2# Smith closes the distance and pushes Martell back into the cage. Martell tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Martell back against the cage. Martell misses with the head strike.
Martell avoiding damage.
Martell tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Martell back against the cage. Smith blocks a body shot from Martell. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Martell misses with some punches.
#T1# Martell is struggling to control the position. Martell tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Smith being controlled against the cage. Martell misses with a body punch.
Martell misses with a punch to the body.
Martell misses with a body punch.
Martell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Martell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. Martell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Martell has Smith pushed against the cage. Martell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Martell effectively controlling the action here. Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martell. #T3# Smith prevents a body shot from Martell. Martell digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected. Martell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Martell throws a head punch that misses. Smith blocking some punches.
Martell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. Martell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martell lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards. Quentain Martell has scored more points in the clinch so far. Martell throws a head punch that misses. Martell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. #T4# Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith blocks a body shot from Martell. Martell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Martell tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Martell working aggressively here.
Martell throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. Martell taking a breather. Martell tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Martell back against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A body shot lands from Martell.
A short uppercut from Smith. Quentain Martell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The referee is keeping an eye on Martell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that's the end of the fight! Quentain Martell showed his dominance in that final round. I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Smith! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Leon Smith made sure he mentioned Knock Out Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
TOF 125
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1# Majesty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martell. Majesty loads up on a big right hand but Martell slips the punch. Left hook, right uppercut from Majesty. #CUT2#It looks like Quentain Martell has been cut. Majesty throws an overhand right that lands on Martell's shoulder, as Martell tries to avoid the shot. An attempted straight right counter from Martell misses the target. Majesty slips under a jab from Martell. Martell throws a sloppy head kick and Majesty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Martell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Majesty.
Martell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Majesty. Majesty obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Martell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Majesty! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Martell scoring with punches from side control. #T1# Majesty regains half guard. Martell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Majesty tries to get to full guard but Martell has control of the leg. Majesty is trying to stand.
Martell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Majesty is looking for a sweep. Martell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Martell works his way into side control. #T2# Majesty wants to control but Martell postures up. Majesty tries to get back to half guard but can't. Martell trying to control the action but Majesty is working from the bottom. Majesty has one of Martell's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage. Martell working away.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3# Martell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Majesty avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Majesty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Majesty. Martell throws a sloppy head kick and Martell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Martell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Majesty. Martell throwing a counter right hand but Majesty manages to avoid it. Majesty lands with a hook. Martell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Majesty swings for the body but Martell moves out of range.
Martell slips under a jab.#T4# Majesty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martell moves away from the strike by Majesty. Majesty ducks under a wild hook from Martell. Majesty takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT#It looks like Darnell Majesty has been cut. Majesty pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nice uppercut lands for Martell. That snapped Majesty's head back.
Martell scores with a push kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Martell misses with a right hand and Majesty counters with a left and a right that stings Martell. Darnell Majesty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Martell tries for a takedown but Majesty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Martell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T5# Majesty slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Majesty throws a right hand that misses
and Martell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Majesty misses with an uppercut. Martell with a poor takedown and Majesty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Majesty has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Martell throws a series of punches but Majesty avoids them all with ease. Majesty throws a poor cross that misses
and Martell counters with a thumping low kick. Martell ducks under a wild hook from Majesty. Majesty blocks a head kick by Martell.
Majesty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martell. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quentain Martell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T6# Martell takes a body punch but keeps moving. Martell slips a jab from Majesty. Martell looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Majesty throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Majesty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martell is looking to counter punch. Majesty throws a lazy uppercut
and Martell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Martell misses with a hook to the body
and Majesty counters with a low kick, right behind Martell 's knee. Martell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Martell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Majesty. Those never looked like landing. Martell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A shot to the body from Majesty misses and Martell counters with a straight right hand.#T7# Nice shot lands for Majesty. Martell misses with a takedown attempt - Majesty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Martell lands a high kick!
Martell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Majesty lands a jab. Majesty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martell manages to avoid it. Martell tried to counter with a leg kick but Majesty avoided it. Martell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Majesty on the side of the head.#T8# Majesty misses with a looping left. Martell tries to counter with a takedown but Majesty is quick to defend against it. A shot to the body from Majesty misses #KD# and Martell counters with a head kick that drops Majesty to the mat! Majesty scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Majesty is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Darnell Majesty's cut even more. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Martell darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Majesty's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Martell before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quentain Martell! |
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Event:
TOF 116
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1# Martell dodges the punch combination from Andersson .
Martell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Martell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andersson lands with a cross. A jab from Andersson finds it's way through Martell's defenses. Martell blocks a jab. Andersson throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Martell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A cross from Andersson lands. Martell tries to move into range but Andersson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Andersson connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action! Martell on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1# Andersson doesn't succeed with the takedown and Martell counters with a lovely straight right hand! Andersson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martell momentarily.
Andersson misses with a hook. Martell ducked under it nicely. Martell is looking for the big counter here. Andersson misses with a straight left. Martell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Andersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martell sees it coming and avoids it easily. Andersson lands a jab. Andersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Andersson looks to land a left hand but Martell moved out of range nicely. Andersson throws a lazy uppercut
#KD2# and Martell counters with a nice right hand that sends Andersson toppling to the canvas! Andersson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Martell finish him?! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice body punch from Andersson . #T2# Good standup being displayed there by Andersson as he connects with a hook. Andersson blocks a head kick by Martell.
Andersson avoids the head kick by Martell.
Martell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andersson . Andersson swings for the body but Martell moves out of range.
#TD# Andersson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Martell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Andersson is in Martell's guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Martell trying to control the position.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Martell is keeping the position. Martell trying to keep a closed guard but Andersson is proving a slippery customer.
#T3# Andersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Martell is retaining full guard. Andersson throws a big right hand that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Andersson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Andersson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martell is keeping the position for now. Andersson trying to control but Martell is working from the bottom. Andersson stands up over Martell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Martell keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass. We've been hearing that Andersson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Andersson postures up.
Andersson trying to control but Martell is working from the bottom. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Martell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Andersson misses with a hook
and Martell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Andersson throws a right hand that misses
#KD2# and Martell counters with a crisp right hand that drops Andersson ! Martell lets Andersson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Andersson is rocked! Quentain Martell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Martell plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Andersson to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Andersson just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Quentain Martell! |
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TOF 109
Date: May 03, 2024 |
#R1# Both fighters circling a little - Halkias finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Martell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halkias throws a big counter combination but Martell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Halkias connects with a body shot that sends Martell's belly button to the back. Martell shoots and misses and Halkias counters with a straight right hand. Halkias fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martell manages to avoid it. Halkias misses with a low kick as Martell jumps back. A head kick by Martell misses and Halkias counters with a stiff right hand. Halkias moves out of range as Martell strikes. Martell lands a jab-cross combination. Halkias looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Halkias lands a lovely overhand right. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Halkias throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Martell throws out a counter right but Halkias avoids it with no problem. Halkias tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martell swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1# Halkias misses with a body shot.
Martell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Halkias finds it's way round the side to connect with Martell's head. Halkias throws a lazy uppercut
and Martell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Halkias throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halkias swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Martell. Martell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Halkias misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martell.
Martell avoids the body shot from Halkias.
Martell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Halkias lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. A jab lands there for Halkias.#T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Halkias. Martell does a little dance to reset his feet. Halkias cracks a nice hook into Martell's ribs. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Halkias misses with a lunging right hand
and Martell counters with a lovely straight right hand! Halkias fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Martell misses with an uppercut
and Halkias cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Martell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Halkias defending well as Martell loads up on a big left hand. Martell looks to land a body kick but Halkias moved away. Martell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Stavros Halkias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Martell ducks right into an uppercut from Halkias. #T3# Halkias misses the jab. Martell counters with a body kick. Halkias fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martell manages to avoid it. Martell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Halkias just misses with a punch to the body.
Martell misses with a hook. Halkias ducked under it nicely. Halkias looks to throw the jab but Martell is out of range. #KD2# Martell lands a big right hand that sends Halkias crashing to the mat! Martell stays standing though and waves Halkias back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Stavros Halkias has been cut. The fight stays on the outside here - Halkias looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Halkias closes the distance but Martell moves to the side and Martell counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Halkias badly! He tries to strike back but Martell puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Halkias out cold! Oh man, Halkias will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Quentain Martell! |
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TOF 102
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1# Price throws a lazy uppercut
and Martell counters with a nice body shot. Price fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Price misses with an uppercut
and Martell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Martell moves away from the strike by Price. We've been hearing reports that Price has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Price shoots in for a double leg but Martell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Martell misses with a hook. Price ducked under it nicely. Price scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Price looks to land a left hand but Martell moved out of range nicely. Martell misses the shot to the body. A telegraphed right hand from Price misses the target. Martell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Martell throws a wild combination but nothing lands. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A telegraphed right hand from Price misses the target. #T1# Martell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Price doesn't seem bothered though. A looping hook to the body misses from Martell. Price does a little dance to reset his feet. Pete Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Martell moves out of range as Price throws a body kick.
Price fails with the takedown and Martell counters with a lovely shot to the body. Martell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Price.
Martell looks to land a left hand but Price moved out of range nicely. Nice uppercut there from Price. Left hook, right uppercut from Martell. Martell avoids the body shot from Price.
Price on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Price misses with a straight left. It seemed like Martell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2# Martell stuns Price with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Martell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martell cracks a nice hook into Price's ribs. Price is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Martell now looks to counter with a shot at the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Price. That's going to take a lot out of him. Martell thuds a left hand into Price's body.#TD# Price shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Martell napping and manages to drive through into side control! Martell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB# Price is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martell sees it coming and defends easily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Martell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Price. Price trying to control the action but Martell is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB# Price is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB# Price is working for a kimura but Martell is defending it quite comfortably.
Martell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB# Price looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Price not landing any meaningful shots this time. Martell is staying active underneath Price, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Price moves nicely into side control. Martell tries to bench press Price off him but Price keeps the position. #T5# Martell stops Price from passing to mount. #SUB# Price tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Price has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Price swings around for an armbar but Martell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Price's guard.#SUB# Price has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Price escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Martell content to stall in guard here. #T6##SUB# Price has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Martell 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 Price. You can see the frustration on Price's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. You can see the frustration on Price's face as Martell controls the position. #T7# Price is trying to improve his position. Price trying to control but Martell flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Price is really stuck here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Price rolls, trying to escape but Martell keeps control of the position.
Price turns into Martell and is now in his guard.
#T8# Price loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Martell is trying to keep Price in close.
Price throws a big elbow that misses. Price passes into half guard. Price trying to mount his opponent but Martell defends it. Price is trying to control. Martell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB# Price is looking for a kimura but Martell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Price to get the leverage. #T9##SUB# Price is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Price wants to pass to mount but Martell is defending the position. #SUB# Price is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Price tries to pass to full mount but Martell defends it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Quentain Martell will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Price misses with a hook
enabling Martell to counter with a crisp jab. Price misses with an uppercut
and Martell counters with a lovely shot to the body. Martell lands an overhand right. Price tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Martell defends well and Price ends up having to push Martell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Martell keeps control of Price as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD# Price has picked Martell up - he's going for a ride! Price dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Price is thwarting Martell's attempts to control the position. Price is nestled in close to Martell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Price is looking to take a break and control but Martell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Martell is concentrating on defense, preventing Price from advancing position. #T1# Martell is looking for a sweep. Price is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Martell is refusing to be controlled, as Price sits in half guard. Martell trying to control but Price postures up.
Martell wants to improve his position but Price is controlling well.
Martell wants to control but Price is keeping busy.
Martell 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.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Price avoids a punch combination nicely.
Price appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Quentain Martell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Martell misses with a double jab.
Price keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Price is looking for a counter combo. Martell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Price was well out of range. Poor timing from Martell. Price pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Martell looks to score with a jab to the body but Price is just out of range. Martell sizes up Price with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Price is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Martell's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Martell swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Price to counter with a crisp jab. Martell lands the left hand.#T3# Martell throws a body shot but no joy. Price has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Price there as he acknowledges the shot. Martell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Price rather than just go for the knockout. Martell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Price moves away. Martell cracks Price with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Martell misses with a wild body shot. Martell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Price counters with a straight right hand. Martell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Martell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Martell throws a body shot but no joy. Price appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Quentain Martell seems to be getting the better of the standup. Price ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Price avoids the body shot from Martell.
Price swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4# Martell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Price. Price dives in for a single leg takedown but Martell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Martell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Price. That's going to take a lot out of him. Martell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Price has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Martell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC# Price breaks from the clinch.
Martell scores with a jab to the body. Price swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Price misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martell.
Martell cracks Price with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD# Price throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Martell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Price is in Martell's guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T5# Price throws a big right hand that misses. Martell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Price. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martell is on top in guard.
#REVB# Price working a defensive guard but Martell passes into half guard.
Martell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB# Price looking for subs from the bottom but Martell mounts him! Martell controlling the position easily from mount. #T6# Price can't escape the position.
Price wants to control but Martell is having none of it. Price is trying desperately to improve position. Martell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Price is desperately trying to improve his position but Martell has a good base and remains in mount.#T7# Price regains half guard. Martell controlling the pace. #SUB# Price looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Price wants to control but Martell is keeping busy.
#T8# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Price wants to improve his position but Martell is controlling well.
Martell is taking a breather. Price says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Price is trying to control but can't.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Price misses with an uppercut
and Martell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Price thinking. Martell looks to score with a jab to the body but Price is just out of range. Price with a poor takedown and Martell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Price lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T9# A looping hook to the body misses from Martell. Price does a little dance to reset his feet. Price tries to counter with a takedown but Martell is quick to defend against it. Martell throws an off balance right hand
and Price connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Price takes one to the chin there. Price misses with a hook to the body
and Martell counters with a stiff right hand. Martell jabbing away but nothing is landing. Martell lands a lovely overhand right. Martell misses with an uppercut. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Martell jabbing away but nothing is landing. Martell slips under a jab from Price. Price misses with a right hand and Martell counters with a lovely straight right hand! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quentain Martell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Price's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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# Price throws a jab when Martell was well out of range. Martell just misses with a punch to the body.
Price just misses with a punch to the body.
Martell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Price with a body shot. Martell lands with a nice body punch. Martell looks to score with a jab to the body but Price is just out of range. Martell cracks a nice hook into Price's ribs. A looping hook to the body misses from Martell. Price does a little dance to reset his feet. Price tries to counter with a takedown but Martell is quick to defend against it. Price throws an off balance right hand
and Martell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Price shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martell sprawls well. Martell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Price gets slowly back to his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Martell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Price looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Martell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Price.
Price attempts a counter takedown but Martell avoids it well and moves away. A shot to the liver by Martell. Beautiful body shot. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martell, as that shot connected.
Price connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Martell lands with a nice body punch. Price throws a body shot but no joy. Martell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Martell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Price misses with a straight left. #T2# A telegraphed right hand from Price misses the target. Price misses with a left hand and Price takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Martell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Martell swings for the body but Price moves out of range.
Martell dips to his left and cracks Price with an uppercut! Martell connects with a crisp jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Price moves out of range as Martell strikes. It looked like Price wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Martell scores with a jab to the body. Price closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martell circles away. Martell throws a hook to the side of Price's head but Price sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Decent striking displayed by Price there.#T3# Martell lands with an overhand left. The fighters circling - Martell throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Martell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Price. Martell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Price throws the left hand but Martell avoids the punch easily. Martell misses with a looping right. Price shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martell pinned against the cage. Martell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Price. That's going to take a lot out of him. Price misses the jab.#T4# Price takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Price misses with a takedown and Martell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Martell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Price manages to avoid it. Price has a takedown stuffed. Martell now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Price misses with a left hand enabling Martell to counter with a crisp jab. Price throws a series of punches but Martell avoids them all with ease. Martell just misses with a punch to the body.
Price misses with a takedown attempt and Martell counters with a left to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A looping hook to the body misses from Price. Martell does a little dance to reset his feet. Pete Price has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5# Martell ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Price shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martell defends it nicely. Martell throws a body punch but Price moves out of range. Price doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Martell just misses with a punch to the body.
Martell misses with a shot to the body and Price cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Price throws an overhand right that lands on Martell's shoulder, as Martell tries to avoid the shot. Martell lands a jab.#T6# Martell scores with a sloppy right hand. Price should have avoided that one. Price darts in looking for a takedown but Martell gets double underhooks and turns Price into the cage. Price tries to pull guard but Martell forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Price looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Martell stalling.
A nice left hand lands by Martell.
Martell has Price pressed against the cage.
Price prevents a body shot from Martell. A bit of stalling here from Martell.
Price tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martell's elbow. #T7##BC2# Martell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Price is defended easily by Martell. Price misses with a looping right. Martell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Martell scores with a nice head shot. Price throws out a loose jab but Martell uses good head movement to avoid it. Price throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Martell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Price fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martell manages to avoid it. Martell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T8# Price shoots and misses and Martell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Price throws a poor cross that misses
and Martell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Price fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Price at a distance.
Martell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Price shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martell sprawls well. Martell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Price gets slowly back to his feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Martell with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T9# Martell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Price.
Price is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Martell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Martell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Martell misses with a body shot
and Price counters with a stiff right hand. Martell slips under a jab from Price. Price uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Price throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Martell counters with a straight right hand. Price ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Quentain Martell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Martell misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Quentain Martell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Martell 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29 Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:30 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quentain Martell! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2024 |
#R1# Martell lands a nice shot to the body.
Gibson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Martell lands with a straight right. Gibson didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#It looks like Skyler Gibson has been cut. Martell lands a slapping body shot.
Martell scores with a body shot.
Martell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gibson on the side of the head. Martell lands an overhand right.#ROC2#Gibson is rocked! Martell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gibson is landing a low percentage of strikes. Martell closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Gibson out cold! Gibson corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Quentain Martell! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2023 |
#R1# Martell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kha has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Martell finds it's way round the side to connect with Kha's head. Kha misses with a takedown attempt and Martell counters with a straight right hand. Martell scores with a shot to the body.
Kha misses with a takedown attempt - Martell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Martell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Kha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martell as he jumps to the side. Quentain Martell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Un Kha. Martell connects with a body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Martell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Martell digs a good hook to Kha's body.
#KD# Martell lands a left and a right that send Kha crashing to the mat, dazed. Martell thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Kha is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Un Kha has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Martell sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Kha's defenses. It connects perfectly with Kha's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quentain Martell! The defeated Un Kha had this to say: 'i'll be back!'. |
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2023 |
#R1# Weismuller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Weismuller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martell moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Martell scores with a shot to the body.
Martell blocks a head kick by Weismuller.
Weismuller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Martell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Weismuller scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut. Weismuller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martell pinned against the cage. Martell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Weismuller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Martell counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Weismuller misses with a combination
and Martell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Weismuller dives in for a single leg takedown but Martell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Weismuller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weismullers head. #T1# Martell misses with a punch on the inside.
Weismuller wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Weismuller. That's going to take a lot out of him. Weismuller is looking for a takedown. Weismuller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Martell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Weismuller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Martell pulls him back up using the underhooks. Nice body punch from Martell. Weismuller is looking for a takedown. Martell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Weismuller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Martell pulls him back up using the underhooks. Weismuller is breathing heavily. Weismuller is looking for a takedown. Martell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weismuller backwards. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Weismuller tries to score a body lock takedown but Martell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2# Martell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A right hand to the body from Martell.
Martell stalling.
Martell lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2# Martell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Martell moves out of range of the leg kick from Weismuller. Martell scores with a body shot.
Martell scores with a jab. 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! Martell takes a swing at Weismuller's ribcage but misses. Weismuller throws a lazy head kick and Martell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3# Weismuller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Martell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Weismuller thinking. A looping hook to the body misses from Martell. Weismuller does a little dance to reset his feet. Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Weismuller shoots in for a double leg but Martell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Martell scores with a jab to the body. Weismuller tries to clinch but Martell moves away and Martell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Martell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Weismuller rather than just go for the knockout. Weismuller fails with the takedown and Martell counters with a straight right hand. Weismuller walks into a stiff left hand from Martell. Weismuller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Martell drops Weismuller with a huge uppercut! Weismuller drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Martell is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quentain Martell! |
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Event:
Iron Fist Championship V
Date: Jul 15, 2022 |
#R1# Martell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Martell moves out of range of the body kick. Smoove Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smoove Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martell looks like he wants to counter punch here. Smoove Jr moves forwards but Martell connects with a nice, crisp jab. Smoove Jr misses with a double jab
and Martell counters with a lovely straight right hand! Martell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Smoove Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes. Martell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Smoove Jr looks to land a left hand but Martell moved out of range nicely. Martell looks like he wants to counter punch here. Martell dodges the punch combination from Smoove Jr.
Martell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smoove Jr circles away quickly and effectively. An attempted straight right counter from Smoove Jr misses the target. Martell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Smoove Jr 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 Quentain Martell has been cut. Mustafa Smoove Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Martell digs a good body shot into Smoove Jr's ribs. Martell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Martell lands with a good body shot.#T1# Smoove Jr slips a jab and a cross from Martell.
Martell connects with a body shot that sends Smoove Jr's belly button to the back. A looping hook to the body misses from Smoove Jr. Martell does a little dance to reset his feet. Smoove Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Smoove Jr misses with a hook
and Smoove Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Martell lands a two punch combo.
Smoove Jr cracks Martell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Smoove Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Martell dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Martell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smoove Jr. Martell digs a good hook to Smoove Jr's body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Smoove Jr needs to keep his hands up - Martell had a free shot at his head there. Martell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Martell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smoove Jr. Smoove Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Martell lands a right hook to the body.
#T2# A telegraphed right hand from Smoove Jr misses the target. Smoove Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smoove Jr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Martell scores with a hook. Martell lands a nice looking body shot.
Smoove Jr is breathing heavily. Martell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smoove Jr's hands. Martell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smoove Jr rather than just go for the knockout. Martell with a body punch. A glancing blow. Martell jabs Smoove Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance. Martell scores with a jab to the jaw. Jab by Martell. Martell lands a nice hook to Smoove Jr's body. Smoove Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Smoove Jr needs to keep his hands up - Martell had a free shot at his head there. Martell ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Martell lands a body shot.
Martell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smoove Jr.#T3# Martell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Martell jabs at Smoove Jr's body. Martell lands a nice shot to the body.
Martell clobbers Smoove Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Smoove Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smoove Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Martell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smoove Jr has time to react.#ROC2#Smoove Jr is rocked! Martell lands with a right that hurts Smoove Jr. Smoove Jr looks to clinch but Martell throws a short knee that drops Smoove Jr. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Quentain Martell! |
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Event:
Iron Fist Championship IV
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
#R1# Moura moves to clinch but Martell breaks away #TD2# and Martell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Martell. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Moura keeping moving, preventing Martell from controlling successfully. #SUB# Moura is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Martell has his hands clasped together but Moura extends and breaks Martell's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Moura.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rogier Moura! A victorious Rogier Moura thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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