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Event:
SMASH: Ghetea vs Buddha
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Martins rushes Yairguez and presses him up against the cage.
Yairguez struggles to land a body shot inside as Martins controls his hands.
Yairguez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Yairguez misses with a punch on the inside.
Yairguez misses with some punches.
Martins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#TD#
Yairguez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Yairguez working Martins over with strikes.
Yairguez controlling the action here.
Yairguez tries to pass to full mount but Martins defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yairguez works his way into side control. #T1#
Yairguez 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.
Yairguez is looking to take a break and control but Martins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Yairguez tries to advance position but instead Martins slips a leg back in to half guard.
Yairguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martins keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yairguez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Martins wants to get back to his feet.
Martins wants to improve his position but Yairguez is controlling well.
Martins has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Martins trying to control here.
Martins wants to get back to full guard.
Yairguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Yairguez trying to control the action but Martins is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yairguez lands a nice short elbow.
Still in half guard, Yairguez seems content to control.
Martins manages to get to full guard.
Yairguez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yairguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Martins is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Yairguez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Martins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Martins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Martins! #REVB#
Yairguez tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Yairguez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Yairguez wants to get back to full guard but Martins has passed into side control.
Martins controls the position from side control.
Yairguez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Martins off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yairguez scores with strikes from the back.
Yairguez trying to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodri Yairguez 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#
Yairguez checks a low kick from Martins.#CL#
Yairguez closes the distance and clinches.
Martins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yairguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yairguez blocks an elbow strike from Martins.
Martins digs a right hand into Yairguez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yairguez's gas tank.
Yairguez tries to land knees in the clinch but Martins avoids the damage to the body.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Yairguez blocks with his arms.
Martins tries to land knees in the clinch but Yairguez avoids the damage to the body.
Martins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Martins swings wildly with an uppercut but Yairguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Martins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins struggles to land a body shot inside as Yairguez controls his hands.
Yairguez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Martins managing to block the knees to the body from Yairguez.
Yairguez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodri Yairguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martins lands a hook that snaps the head of Yairguez backwards.
Yairguez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yairguez takes an elbow to the temple.
Martins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yairguez's face.
Yairguez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yairguez managing to block the knees to the body from Martins.
Yairguez scores with a shot to the side of Martins's head.
Yairguez goes for a takedown attempt but Martins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yairguez.
Martins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yairguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martins throws an overhand right that lands on Yairguez's shoulder, as Yairguez tries to avoid the shot.
Yairguez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Martins is looking to clinch.
Yairguez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yairguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martins slips a straight right by Yairguez.
Yairguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martins.
A quick step to the side and Yairguez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Yairguez instigates a clinch.
Martins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yairguez is defending well for now.
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martins throws an elbow but it misses.
Yairguez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Martins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yairguez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Martins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yairguez wants a takedown but no success here.
A short uppercut from Martins.
A nice left hand lands by Martins.
Yairguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Martins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martins misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Yairguez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Yairguez blocks with his arms.
Martins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yairguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yairguez takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Rodri Yairguez has been cut.
Martins misses with a punch on the inside.
Yairguez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Martins's defenses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yairguez throws an elbow but misses.
Good body shot from Yairguez.
Yairguez tries for a takedown but Martins manages to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martins.
Martins managing to block the knees to the body from Yairguez.
Yairguez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Martins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Yairguez tries for a takedown but Martins manages to get underhooks.
Martins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Martins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yairguez up against the cage.#T4#
Knees to the body from Martins.
A shot in the inside from Martins.
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!
Martins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Martins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right from Yairguez.
Yairguez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yairguez is working Martins over against the cage.
Nice elbow from Yairguez.
Martins misses with an elbow strike.
Martins scores with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Martins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rodri Yairguez's cut.
That's time! Yairguez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Martins throws a head kick but Yairguez moves out of range.
Yairguez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Martins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Yairguez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Yairguez wants to free his trapped foot but Martins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yairguez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yairguez wants to pass the guard but Martins is defending well.
Yairguez stops Martins from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yairguez trying to pass the guard but Martins defending well.
Yairguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martins keeps working. #T1#
Yairguez is looking to stall here but Martins recovers full guard.
Yairguez content to stall in guard here.
Martins wants to stand but Yairguez is controlling the position.
Yairguez passes Martins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rodri Yairguez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yairguez stops Martins from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Yairguez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yairguez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martins defending well though.
Martins is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diogo Martins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Martins blocks a leg kick.
Martins throws the left hand but Yairguez avoids the punch easily.
Yairguez tries to clinch up but Martins circles away and keeps his distance.
Yairguez dives in for a single leg takedown but Martins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yairguez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Martins with a knee to the head.
Martins lands a damaging elbow.
Martins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T3#
Yairguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yairguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martins.
Martins throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Martins fails to land.
Martins lands with a right to the head.
Martins missing with knees to the body.
Yairguez can't find room to land a body shot as Martins controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Yairguez.
Yairguez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yairguez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martins.
Martins blocks an uppercut.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Yairguez tries a body shot but Martins blocks it.
Martins trying to land knees to the body.
Yairguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yairguez backwards. #TD#
Yairguez is trying to trip Martins. He has hold of a leg but Martins is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Yairguez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yairguez won't allow Martins to sweep him here.
Yairguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martins wants to stand and escape but Yairguez is having none of it.
Yairguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yairguez wants to control from the top but Martins keeps moving.
Martins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yairguez controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yairguez wants to control from the top but Martins keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diogo Martins.
I think Martins 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diogo Martins!
Diogo Martins bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Rodri Yairguez stepped up to the mic, saying 'A loss is a good learning experience if you take it that way, but it also isn't a win. Everybody loses eventually.'. |
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Event:
OKFC - Tests
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Martins blocks a low kick nicely.
Christ's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Martins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Christ scrambles back to his feet.
Christ wants to land a leg kick but Martins is out of range.
Christ will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Christ takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Martins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martins swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
Christ throws a nice looking combination but Martins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Martins drives through and clinches with Christ against the cage.
Martins pressing his opponent against the cage.
Martins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Christ's face.
Martins tries a knee to the head but Christ blocks it.
Martins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Christ misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Christ has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Christ doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martins.
Martins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Christ pushes Martins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Christ fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martins pushes Christ back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Christ has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martins misses with an elbow over the top.
Martins lands a nice elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Christ.
Christ misses with a punch on the inside.
Christ throws a punch but it's blocked by Martins.
Martins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Martins's coach down at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Martins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Martins throws a punch but it's blocked by Christ.
A head punch on the inside from Christ fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martins.
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Christ misses with the head strike.
Christ tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Christ creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Christ tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martins's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christ swings wildly with an uppercut but Martins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martins misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Martins fails to land. #T2#
Martins lands a shoulder strike.
Martins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christ throws a punch but it's blocked by Martins.
Martins lands a left hand.
Martins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christ gets through Martins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Christ doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martins lands an uppercut.
Martins misses with some punches.
Christ pushes Martins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Christ blocks the elbow strike.
Martins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Christ is defending well for now.
Martins misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martins throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Martins. #CUT2#It looks like Jeryl Christ has been cut.
Christ tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martins's elbow.
Martins pushes Christ back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Christ working aggressively here.
Martins throws a head punch that misses.
Martins working aggressively here.
Christ lands a left hand.
#T3#
Christ can't find room to land a body shot as Martins controls the action.
Martins scores with a shot to the side of Christ's head.
Martins blocking some punches.
Christ misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Christ.
Good body shot from Christ.
A shot in the inside from Christ.
Martins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christ's elbow.
Christ blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Christ taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Christ has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Christ tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martins misses with the head strike.
Christ is looking to control Martins's arms but Martins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Christ has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christ.
Martins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Martins swings wildly with an uppercut but Christ uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Christ on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christ.
Martins blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Martins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Christ makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Christ on the inside.
Martins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Christ avoids it.
Martins digs a right hand into Christ's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Christ's gas tank.
Christ misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Martins is looking to control Christ's arms but Christ gets an underhook and turns him. Now Martins has his back to the cage.
Christ lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martins backwards.
Martins misses with a punch on the inside.
Christ goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martins is trying to stall.
Christ working aggressively here.
Christ blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Christ misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martins blocks an uppercut.
Christ works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Martins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diogo Martins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeryl Christ's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Christ tries to clinch up.
Jeryl Christ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Christ fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Christ cracks Martins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch but Christ swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Martins.
Martins misses with the combination.
Martins misses with a head kick.
Christ goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Christ connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Martins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Martins misses with a hook.
Martins misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christ throws a leg kick which misses Martins's front leg but catches the back leg as Martins tries to avoid it.
Martins slips a straight right by Christ.
Martins misses with a low kick.
#CL2#
Martins gets a clinch.
Christ tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martins lands a right hand.
Christ throws a punch but it's blocked by Martins.
Christ takes a knee to the side of the body.
Christ misses with some punches.
Diogo Martins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Martins throws an elbow that misses.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christ.
Martins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martins.
Christ stalls.
Martins scores with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martins.
Martins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Martins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Christ lands a hook that snaps the head of Martins backwards.
Christ struggles to land a body shot inside as Martins controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Christ.
Martins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christs head.
Martins misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christ.
Martins has a couple of punches blocked by Christ.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Martins misses with an elbow over the top.
Christ misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Martins scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christ misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christ misses with a punch on the inside.
Martins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Christ is keeping busy.
Martins lands a knee to the body.
Christ stalling against the cage.
Martins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Christ tries to work over Martins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Christ misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Christ scores with a nice short uppercut.
Christ softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Martins blocks an uppercut.
Christ swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christ misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martins letting Christ take a breather here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martins. #T3#
Martins lands a right hand.
Martins taking a breather.
Martins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martins.
A hook to the body from Christ.
Christ throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martinss head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martins.
A left hand lands to the body for Christ.
Christ misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martins lands a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Christ.
Christ tries a body shot but Martins blocks it.
Martins missing with knees to the body.
Christ lands a shoulder strike.
Christ is stalling here.
Christ misses with a punch on the inside.
Martins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Christ lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martins lands an elbow just above Christ 's eye.
Martins blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Christ creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Christ lands a body punch.
Christ lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martins backwards.
Martins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Christ tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Martins throws a punch but it's blocked by Christ.
Christ pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Martins.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martins.
Nice body punch from Christ - that landed with a thud.
Martins blocking some punches.
Martins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christ lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martins backwards.
Christ is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martins.
Christ throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Diogo Martins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jeryl Christ's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Christ motions for Martins to come forward. Christ throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Christ.
Martins tries to clinch but Christ moves out of range.
Christ throws a right hand that Martins ducks under and follows up with a left that Martins also avoids with ease.
Christ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christ.#CL2#
Martins has managed to clinch.
Christ misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martins.
Christ tries to work over Martins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martins tries to work over Christ's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martins holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Martins misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Martins misses with some punches.
A short right from Martins.
Christ tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martins's elbow.
Martins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A knee to the head by Martins.
#T1#
Christ tries to throw a body punch but Martins avoids it by throwing Christ back against the cage.
Martins lands with a left to the head.
Christ blocks an uppercut.
Christ lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christ.
Martins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Christ can't find room to land a body shot as Martins controls the action.
Martins has a couple of punches blocked by Christ.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Martins as Christ tries to tie him up.
Christ scores with a shoulder strike.
Martins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Martins.
Christ takes a knee right on the jaw!
Christ misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christ blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Martins misses with an elbow over the top.
Christ's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Christ. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christ pushes Martins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Martins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christ.
Christ is leaning against Martins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Christ gets through Martins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Martins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Christ is defending well for now.
Christ lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Martins fails to land.
Christ working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Martins tries a knee to the head but Christ blocks it.
Christ scores with a hook to the body.
Christ lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Martins or not.
Christ lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Martins.
Martins blocking some punches.
Martins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christ stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Christ lands a hook to the side of the head.
Christ digs a right hand into Martins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Martins's gas tank. #T3#
Martins misses with the head strike.
Christ misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Christ.
Christ tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christ scores with a hook to the body.
Christ makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Martins blocks an uppercut.
Christ lands a right hand.
Christ can't find room to land a body shot as Martins controls the action.
Christ swings wildly with an uppercut but Martins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christ lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Martins lands an elbow just above Christ 's eye.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Christ misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martins blocking some punches.
Martins lands a good knee to the midsection. Christ won't want to take too many of those.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Christ creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Martins.
Christ has a couple of punches blocked by Martins.
#T4#
Christ avoiding damage as Martins throws knees to the body.
Christ lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Christ tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diogo Martins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Christ.
Martins prevents a body shot from Christ.
Martins blocks an uppercut.
Come on Martins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Christ tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martins has a couple of punches blocked by Christ.
Martins landing knees to the head.
A short left from Christ.
Martins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jeryl Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christ blocking some punches.
Christ misses with a body punch.
Christ lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Martins misses with a punch on the inside.
Martins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeryl Christ showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Martins 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Diogo Martins!
Diogo Martins bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
OFK 441 -
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Martins cracks Bottles with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Martins lands a glancing blow to the side of Bottles's head.
Martins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter in the buildup to the fight.
Martins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bottles walks into a stiff left hand from Martins.
Bottles tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Martins clinches up against the cage.
Martins scores with a shot to the side of Bottles's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Martins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bottles.
Bottles lands a nice knee to the body.
Martins controlling the action here for a moment.
Martins landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bottles is trying to stall.
Martins avoids a wild elbow strike from Bottles.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bottles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short uppercut from Martins.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martins.
Bottles blocks a body shot from Martins. #T1#
Bottles scores with a knee to the head.
Bottles is trying to maintain a safe position but Martins gets an underhook and turns Bottles into the cage.
Martins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Martins.
Bottles pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bottles tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bottles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bottles.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Martins obliges.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Bottles.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Martins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bottles backwards.
Bottles looking to stall.
Bottles misses with a body punch.
#T2#
A short right from Martins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottles takes a knee to the side of the body.
Martins lands a shot to the body.
Bottles told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Bottles taking a breather.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bottles's brow.
Martins has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Bottles - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Martins, and another! Bottles is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Diogo Martins!
Diogo Martins decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
OFK 436 - Chambers Vs Gazersky
Date: Sep 08, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Wulf closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Wulf lands a takedown into guard.
Wulf is looking to pass into half guard but Martins pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Martins is in guard.#REVB#
Wulf is trying to keep Martins in close.
Wulf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wulf is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wulf is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Wulf with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wulf 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.
Wulf postures up in Martins's guard and throws a big left but Martins blocks it.
Martins keeping full guard, as Wulf tries to pass.
Martins wants to get back to his feet but Wulf is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Wulf trying to control the position from guard on top but Martins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martins keeping full guard, as Wulf tries to pass.
Martins wants to get back to his feet but Wulf is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Martins keeping full guard, as Wulf tries to pass. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Martins swats away the attempt to clinch by Wulf.
Wulf misses the shot to the body.
Martins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Martins tries to sprawl but Wulf drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Martins makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Martins's coach down at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Martins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wulf fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Martins feints the counter takedown.
Wulf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martins moves away.
Wulf takes a swing at Martins's ribcage but misses.
Wulf shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martins sprawls well. Martins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wulf gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Wulf misses the shot to the body.
Martins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wulf defends it well.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Martins enables Wulf to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Martins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wulf looking to pass the guard.
Martins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wulf wants to control from the top but Martins keeps moving.
Wulf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martins swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wulf seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wulf might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Martins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wulf throws a shot from downtown. Martins moves away and avoids it.
Martins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good shot there by Wulf.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wulf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martins moves away.
Wulf shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martins sprawls well. Martins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wulf gets slowly back to his feet.
Martins with the counter takedown but Wulf avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minerva Wulf dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Wulf looks for a takedown but Martins sprawls well.
Martins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Wulf manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Martins on his heels. He'll look to pass Martins's guard now, I'm sure.
Wulf wants to pass the guard but Martins is keeping the position.#ES2#
Martins kicks Wulf off and gets to his feet.
Martins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wulf is looking to wear down Martins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Martins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wulf.
Wulf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Martins tries to counter it with a takedown but Wulf pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wulf looks to throw the jab but Martins is out of range.
Wulf wants to clinch.
Martins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1##TD#
Wulf darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Wulf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Martins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wulf.
Wulf wants to take a breather but Martins is having none of it.
Wulf is looking to pass Martins's guard but actually Martins recovers to full guard.
Wulf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wulf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martins swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Wulf throwing strikes but missing.
Wulf forces his way into half guard.
Wulf moves nicely into side control.
Wulf trying to control the position but Martins is working away.
Wulf wants to stand but Martins is controlling his arm.
Wulf tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3##SUB#
Wulf swings around for an armbar but Martins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wulf's guard.
Wulf not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Martins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wulf is looking to sweep but instead, Martins has passed into half guard.
#SU2#
Martins decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Martins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martins wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minerva Wulf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martins keeps the fight on the outside.
Wulf misses with a body shot.
Wulf is looking to clinch but Martins is avoiding it.
Martins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Wulf shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wulf stalling away here and it's allowed Martins to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Wulf is looking to pass into half guard but Martins pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Martins is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Wulf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martins defends it easily.#SUB#
Martins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wulf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martins has managed to get both his arms back between Wulf's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Wulf has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Martins is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wulf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wulf wants to control but Martins postures up.#SU2#
Martins stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Diogo Martins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wulf wants to slow Martins down by chopping away at his legs.
Wulf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wulf fails to land the takedown.
And Martins tries to counter it with a takedown but Wulf pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wulf throws a body punch but Martins moves out of range. #CL#
Wulf has managed to clinch.
Wulf throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD#
Wulf wants the takedown. Martins is fighting it off but Wulf persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Martins's guard against the cage.
Martins wants to stand and escape but Wulf is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins keeping full guard, as Wulf tries to pass.
Wulf scoring with some ground and pound.
Wulf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martins is keeping the position for now.
Martins wants to stand but Wulf is controlling the position. #T1#
Martins is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#ES2#
Martins manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wulf wants a takedown but no success here.
Wulf is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minerva Wulf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wulf throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wulf just misses with a elbow thrown towards Martins's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wulf throws an elbow but misses.
Martins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wulf struggles to land a body shot inside as Martins controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wulf throws an elbow but misses. #T2##TD#
Wulf gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wulf seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Martins is trying to stand up here but Wulf is controlling him well.
Martins is staying active underneath Wulf, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wulf with the ground and pound but Martins uses the opportunity to regain guard. #ES2#
Martins is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wulf presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wulf has a couple of punches blocked by Martins.
Martins wants a takedown but no success here.
Martins is pressed up against the cage. Wulf has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Martins down to the mat. Martins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wulf misses the jab.
Wulf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martins with the counter takedown but Wulf avoids it easily.
Martins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wulf doesn't manage to clinch there - Martins circles away.
Martins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wulf defends it well.#T3#
Wulf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martins moves away.
A swing and a miss from Wulf.
Wulf misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Martins counters with a takedown into side control. #SU2#
Martins has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Wulf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martins.
Martins feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Wulf fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Martins to the ground. Wulf is now in Martins's guard.
Wulf looking to pass the guard.
Wulf stops Martins from standing up.
Wulf is looking to advance position but Martins has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##SU2#
Martins stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wulf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martins manages to avoid it.
Martins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4##TD#
Wulf scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wulf trying to control the action but Martins is working from the bottom.
Wulf passes the guard and advances to mount!
Martins really wants to buck Wulf off and get back to his feet.
Wulf looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wulf throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wulf misses with a head shot.
Wulf throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Wulf thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing 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 Minerva Wulf.
I think Wulf has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Minerva Wulf!
Minerva Wulf thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 334 Dall Jr vs Sitsongrit
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
Martins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Martins.
Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pablo Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Martins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Martins blocks a body shot from Cruz.
Cruz swings wildly with an uppercut but Martins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martins is trying to break the clinch but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
Martins connects with a knee to the head.
Martins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cruz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Martins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cruz avoids a wild elbow strike from Martins.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cruz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martins's elbow. #T1#
Martins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cruz working aggressively here.
Cruz blocks an uppercut.
Cruz lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cruz.
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martins keeps control of Cruz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Martins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike.
Cruz being controlled against the cage.
Martins lands a shoulder strike.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
Martins blocks a body shot from Cruz. #T2#
Good body shot from Cruz.
Martins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cruz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cruz up against the cage.
Cruz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martinss head.
Martins blocking some punches.
Martins prevents a body shot from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a punch to the body.
Martins lands a damaging elbow.
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cruz blocks it with crossed arms.
Cruz has a couple of punches blocked by Martins.
Martins lands a shoulder strike.
Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Martins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cruz takes an elbow to the temple.
Cruz throws a punch but it's blocked by Martins.
Martins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cruz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martins misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Cruz.
Martins has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martins trying to control the position but instead, Cruz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Martins into the cage.
Cruz blocking some punches.
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Martins.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz fails to land. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martins.
Cruz misses with the head strike.
Cruz throws a punch but it's blocked by Martins. #BC2#
Martins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martins misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz scores with a jab. Martins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Martins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz stuns Martins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz tests Martins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martins tries to clinch up but Cruz circles away and keeps his distance.
Martins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cruz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martins's coach down at Gold Samurai\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Martins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
Cruz throws out a powerful jab.
Martins doesn't manage to clinch there - Cruz circles away.
A jab from Martins finds it's way through Cruz's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Cruz dominated that round.
That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Martins throws a series of punches but Cruz avoids them all with ease.
Cruz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cruz misses with a right hand
and Martins counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Martins is out of range.
Martins tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Martins's shoulder, as Martins tries to avoid the shot.
Martins needs to keep his hands up - Cruz had a free shot at his head there.
Cruz lands with a right hand.
Cruz cracks Martins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Martins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good shot there by Cruz.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pablo Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martins blocks a jab.
Martins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Martins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Martins misses.
Cruz stuns Martins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cruz misses with a right hand
and Martins counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Cruz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cruz misses with a double jab.
Martins ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Martins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Martins lands a jab to the nose.
Martins ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Martins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cruz on the side of the head.#CL2#
Martins closes the distance and clinches.
Martins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Martins throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz.
Martins swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martins misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Martins fails to land.
Diogo Martins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cruz blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Martins throws an elbow but it misses.
Martins blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cruz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cruz swings wildly with an uppercut but Martins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martins blocks an uppercut.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martins misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A bit of stalling here from Martins.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
Cruz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Martins blocks an uppercut.
Martins swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martins lands an elbow inside. #T3#
Martins blocking some punches.
Cruz blocks an elbow strike.
Martins stalls.
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Cruz blocks an elbow strike from Martins.
Cruz misses with a body punch.
Martins pushes Cruz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cruz.
Martins pushes off an throws an elbow but Cruz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Martins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC2#
Martins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Martins.
Cruz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martins was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Cruz takes a swing at Martins's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martins! But no joy.#T4#
A big right from Cruz misses.
Martins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cruz doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martins with a nice calf kick.
Martins sizes up Cruz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cruz misses with a shot to the body
and Martins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martins moves away.
Cruz throws a hook but Martins avoids it easily.
Martins throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Martins might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Martins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Cruz.
Cruz throws a hook to the side of Martins's head but Martins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martins throws out a counter right but Cruz avoids it with no problem.
Martins avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Martins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cruz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Martins working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Diogo Martins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Martins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Cruz.
Martins scores with a jab.
Martins is looking to clinch.
Cruz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Martins.
Martins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cruz is looking to counter punch.
Cruz moves away from the strike by Martins. #CL2#
Martins instigates a clinch.
Martins swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martins tries a knee to the head but Cruz blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Martins blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Martins on the inside.
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!
Cruz lands a hook that snaps the head of Martins backwards. #T1#
Cruz has a couple of punches blocked by Martins.
Martins lands an elbow just above Cruz 's eye.
Martins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee calls for Martins to work.
Cruz misses with the head strike.
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cruz blocks it with crossed arms.
Martins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cruz misses with the head strike.
Martins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Martins lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Martins.
Cruz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martins's elbow.
Cruz lands with a right to the head.
Martins lands an elbow that stopped Cruz in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martins.
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz fails to land.
Cruz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cruz misses with a body punch.
Cruz tries to work over Martins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Cruz.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Cruz blocks with his arms.
Cruz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cruz misses with some punches.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz working aggressively here.
Cruz misses with some punches.
Martins lands an uppercut.
Cruz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martins backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cruz.
Martins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cruz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martins backwards. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Martins fails to land.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Martins controls his hands.
Martins working aggressively here.
Martins misses with an elbow over the top.
Cruz misses with a body punch.
Martins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cruz misses with a body punch.
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cruz blocks an elbow strike.
Cruz working aggressively here.
Cruz has a couple of punches blocked by Martins.
Martins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Martins throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz scores with a hook to the body.
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Cruz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Martins controls his hands.
Martins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Martins misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martins.
Cruz lands an uppercut.
Martins blocks a body shot from Cruz.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Martins with a knee to the head.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Martins lands an uppercut.
Cruz avoids the elbow strike from Martins, against the cage.
Cruz working aggressively here.
Cruz lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diogo Martins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Martins 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diogo Martins! |
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Event:
DMMA 326 Martin vs Johnson
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Good work by Jung as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Jung misses the target.
Martins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jung.
Jung misses with a low kick.
Martins tries to move into range but Jung moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jung throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Martins misses the target.
Martins tries to clinch but Jung is having none of it.
Jung scores with the left hand. Martins knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab, jab by Jung - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins misses with a hook. Jung ducked under it nicely.
Martins's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Martins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jung moves away from the strike by Martins.
Diogo Martins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Martins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1##TD#
Jung looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Martins!
Martins is trying to buck Jung off.
Jung scoring with punches and elbows.
Jung working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jung tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Martins avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jung.
Martins pushes Jung away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jung gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jung lands a nice forearm strike.
Jung prevents Martins from escaping the position.#T2#
Jung throws an elbow but Martins slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jung in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jung is looking to take a break and control but Martins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jung is chipping away with strikes.
Jung scoring with punches from side control.
Jung trying to control the action but Martins is working from the bottom.
Martins pushes Jung away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jung gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Martins is not content to let Jung control the position.
Martins is trying to buck Jung off.
We've been hearing that Jung has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Jung throws an elbow but Martins slips to the side and avoids it well.
Martins is not content to let Jung control the position. #SUB#
Jung is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Martins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Martins is pushing Jung's head away, looking to escape. Jung manages to hold on to the position though.
Jung landing a few strikes.
Jung is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Martins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jung in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
An elbow from Jung crashes against the mat.
Martins is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Jung tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Martins is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jung is controlling him well.
Martins taking a bit of punishment here - Jung scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martins is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jung has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jung in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC#Martins is rocked!
Jung cracks Martins with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Jung immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Martins is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Jung!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Won Yong Jung!
A very excited looking Won Yong Jung made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
DMMA 317 Temidare vs Zahedi
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Martins checks a leg kick.
Martins throws a counter high kick but Mercer was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mercer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mercer. Martins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mercer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Martins avoids the head kick by Mercer.
Martins is looking to counter punch.
Mercer cracks Martins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mercer throws a push kick but Martins slaps the foot to one side.
Martins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Martins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Mercer misses.
Mercer drops his hands momentarily and Martins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mercer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Martins cracks Mercer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Martins scores with a head kick. Mercer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A decent looking cross lands there for Martins.#T1#
Mercer looks to land a left hand but Martins moved out of range nicely.
Mercer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mercer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mercer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mercer throws a series of punches but Martins moves out of range.
Martins digs a good body shot into Mercer's ribs.
Martins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mercer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martins looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Martins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mercer momentarily.
Martins throws a nice looking combination but Mercer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mercer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Martins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Martins tries a head kick but it misses.
Mercer tries a low kick but Martins avoids it.
Mercer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T2#
Mercer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martins.
Martins throws a hook but Mercer blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mercer.
Mercer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mercer misses with a combination
and Martins finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mercer throws the kick towards the body but Martins avoids it.
Mercer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mercer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martins is looking to counter with a body kick.
Martins ducks under a wild hook from Mercer.
Bobby Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Mercer.
Mercer misses with a low kick.
Mercer moves out of range of the body kick from Martins.
#CL#
Martins moves into the clinch.#T3#
Martins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Mercer blocks with his arms.
Mercer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mercer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Nice elbow from Martins.
A short right from Martins on the inside.
Mercer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Martins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mercer.#CL#
Martins gets a clinch.
Mercer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mercer landing knees to the body.
Martins trying to land knees to the body.
#T4#
Martins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Martins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Martins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mercer lands a body punch.
Martins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Martins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mercer throws a head punch that misses.
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mercer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mercer misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mercer misses with the head strike.
Mercer crunches a lovely knee into Martins's ribcage.
Mercer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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 Diogo Martins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Martins 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.
Mercer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#KD2#
Mercer lands a big head kick that sends Martins tumbling to the mat! Mercer takes a step backwards and waves Martins back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Martins throws a wild hook but Mercer just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Martins gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Mercer raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Mercer!
Post fight, Bobby Mercer took to the microphone: 'What a ride it's been Dynasty! I loved every minute here! This org is one of the best around & it's not going anywhere, anytime soon. Love you all! Glad I could end on a high note! Sorry Diogo, there's not gona be a rubber match.'. |
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Event:
DMMA 309 Steve vs Karja
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Martins rushes Mercer and presses him up against the cage.
Mercer letting Martins take a breather here.
Mercer misses with a knee strike.
Mercer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Martins.
Martins blocks an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Martins.
#CUT#It looks like Bobby Mercer has been cut.
Mercer can't find room to land a body shot as Martins controls the action.
Martins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins misses with the head strike.
Mercer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Martins stalls.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mercer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1#
Mercer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Martins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Mercer is blocking nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Martins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Martins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mercer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mercer being controlled against the cage.
Martins tries a knee to the head but Mercer blocks it.
Mercer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Martins blocking some punches.
#T2#
Mercer throws a punch but it's blocked by Martins.
Mercer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martins's elbow.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martins blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Mercer fails to land.
Mercer tries to work over Martins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Martins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Martins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martins landing knees to the body.
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mercer blocks an uppercut.
Martins scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Mercer misses with some punches.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Mercer tries a body shot but Martins blocks it.
Martins prevents a body shot from Mercer.
Mercer swings wildly with an uppercut but Martins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martins blocks a body shot from Mercer.
Martins trying to stall but Mercer improves his position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martins throws an elbow but misses.
Mercer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martins stalling in the clinch.
Mercer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mercer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Martins lands a nice elbow.
Mercer managing to block the knees to the body from Martins.
#T4#
Mercer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Martins working Mercer over with knees to the body.
Mercer blocks an elbow strike.
Mercer has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Mercer throws a head punch that misses.
Mercer presses Martins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A knee to the head by Martins.
Mercer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercer blocks an elbow strike from Martins.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martins.
Mercer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Martins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Martins has Mercer up against the cage in a clinch.
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martins takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Martins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Mercer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mercer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mercer throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Mercer instigates a clinch.
Mercer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Martins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martins tries a knee to the head but Mercer blocks it.
Mercer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martins stalling in the clinch but Mercer improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer being controlled against the cage.
Martins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mercer backwards.
Mercer throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Mercer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diogo Martins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Martins throws a punch but it's blocked by Mercer.
Mercer misses with a punch to the body.
Martins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mercer swings wildly with an uppercut but Martins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mercer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mercer swings wildly with an uppercut but Martins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Martins is pushing Mercer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mercer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Mercer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Mercer is blocking nicely.
Mercer struggles to land a body shot inside as Martins controls his hands.
Mercer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Mercer blocks with his arms.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Mercer lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Mercer is blocking nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mercer.
Martins tries a knee to the head but Mercer blocks it.
Mercer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mercer throws a punch but it's blocked by Martins. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercer.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mercer lands a nice uppercut.
Mercer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mercer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Mercer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mercer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martinss head.
Martins tries to stall but Mercer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mercer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mercer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mercer scores a nice knee to the body.
Mercer avoids a wild elbow strike from Martins.
Mercer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martins is pushing Mercer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Mercer tries to work over Martins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mercer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Martins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mercer tries to land a knee to the head but Martins blocks with his arms.
Mercer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mercer backwards.
Mercer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mercer blocks an elbow strike.
Martins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mercer misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Mercer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Mercer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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#
Martins feints a jab promting Mercer to slip. Martins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mercer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mercer. That's going to slow Martins down.
Some wild striking there from Mercer.
#CL#
Martins closes the distance and clinches.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Martins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mercer lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercer.
Martins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Martins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mercer has a couple of punches blocked by Martins.
#T1#
Mercer managing to block the knees to the body from Martins.
Martins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mercer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Mercer is blocking nicely.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Mercer lands with a left to the head.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Mercer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Martins holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mercer managing to block the knees to the body from Martins.
A head punch on the inside from Mercer fails to land.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Mercer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martinss head.
Martins tries to land knees in the clinch but Mercer avoids the damage to the body.
A right hand to the body from Martins.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercer misses with a punch to the body.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Martins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mercer backwards.
Mercer managing to block the knees to the body from Martins.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mercer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mercer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mercer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mercer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mercer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Martins scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Martins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Martins.
Martins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mercer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mercer lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Mercer.
Mercer blocks an elbow strike.
Martins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mercer lands a nice uppercut.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mercer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martins's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercer.
Martins is looking to break free of the clinch but Mercer has double underhooks. #T4#
Martins misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martins throws an elbow but misses.
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mercer blocks it with crossed arms.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Martins with a knee to the head.
Mercer scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Mercer blocks with his arms.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mercer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Martins blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martins.
Martins tries to stall but Mercer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Martins blocking some punches.
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 Diogo Martins.
Well Martins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diogo Martins!
Bobby Mercer was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn. I think I got two more fights in me. After that, I don't think I should put anymore strain on my body. These losses keep piling up and the damage keeps building. Let's end on a high note!'. |
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Event:
CCC 10 : Gretel vs Hatter
Date: Mar 08, 2024 |
#R1#
A head kick by Machiels misses
and Martins counters with a straight right hand.
Machiels fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Machiels is looking to clinch but Martins is avoiding it.
Martins digs a good hook to Machiels's body.
Machiels throws a head kick that misses
and Martins counters with a straight right hand.
Martins throws a jab but it's blocked by Machiels.
Hans Machiels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machiels wants to clinch.#CL2#
Machiels moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Martins is stalling here.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Machiels is blocking nicely.
Machiels is trying to stall.
#T1#
Machiels avoids the elbow strike from Martins, against the cage.
Martins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Martins landing knees to the head.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martins is defending well for now.
Martins landing knees to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Hans Machiels has been cut.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but Martins blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from Martins.
Machiels takes a knee right on the jaw!
Machiels trying to land knees to the body.
Machiels on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Machiels's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machiels misses with a knee strike.
#T2#
Martins avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Machiels is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Martins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machiels takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Machiels blocks a head kick by Martins.
Martins fails to land with a series of punches.
Martins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machiels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machiels moves to clinch but Martins breaks away
and Martins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Machiels gets a clinch.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martins.
Machiels has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Martins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Machiels can turn it around.
Martins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machiels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Martins tries to stall but Machiels uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Martins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T3#
Machiels using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Martins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Martins leaning his opponent against the cage.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machiels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machiels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Martins managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels.
Martins controlling the action here for a moment.
Machiels misses with a knee to the head.
Machiels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machiels using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Martins tries to land knees in the clinch but Machiels avoids the damage to the body.
Machiels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Martins's face.
#T4#
Martins connects with a knee to the head.
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machiels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Martins's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martins trying to stall but Machiels improves his position.
Martins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Machiels takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Martins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but Martins blocks with his arms.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Martins avoids the damage to the body.
Martins tries a knee to the head but Machiels blocks it.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martins is defending well for now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Martins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Martins lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Martins manages to break the clinch.
Martins lands with a hook. Machiels tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Martins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hans Machiels's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Martins. That snapped Machiels's head back.
A head kick misses from Martins.
Machiels wants to counter with a clinch but Martins pushes him away.
No joy there for Martins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machiels misses with a lunging right hand
and Martins counters with a stiff right hand.
Machiels staying out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Martins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machiels doesn't seem phased though.
Martins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Machiels darts in trying to clinch
and Machiels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machiels wants to clinch.
Machiels misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Machiels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martins connects with a nice looking jab.
Machiels slips under a jab from Martins.
Diogo Martins is winning the standup battle so far.
Martins throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Martins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machiels.
Martins thuds a left hand into Machiels's body.
Martins misses the jab.
Martins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Machiels clinches up with Martins and pushes him back against the cage.
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machiels blocks it with crossed arms.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Martins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Machiels looking to throw knees to the head but Martins is blocking nicely.
Martins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Machiels takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Machiels throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machiels's face.
Machiels is struggling to control the position.
Machiels with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machiels blocks it with crossed arms.
Machiels looking to slow down the pace here.
Machiels is trying to maintain a safe position but Martins gets an underhook and turns Machiels into the cage.
Martins avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Martins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machiels can do to turn this around?
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Martins avoids the damage to the body.
Diogo Martins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martins.
Martins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machiels's face.
Martins blocks an elbow strike.
Martins misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machiels letting Martins take a breather here.
Martins avoiding damage.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Martins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Martins just leaning against Machiels, taking a breather.
Martins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machiels blocks it with crossed arms.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Machiels blocks with his arms.
Machiels lands an elbow just above Martins 's eye.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but Martins blocks it.
Machiels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T4#
Martins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Martins avoiding damage.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Machiels blocks with his arms.
Martins avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
Machiels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Martins blocks it with crossed arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Martins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Martins stalling in the clinch but Machiels improves position.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machiels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machiels avoids it.
Martins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machiels is trying to stall.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martins.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Martins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hans Machiels's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Machiels throws a body kick that misses.
Martins throws a big counter combination but Machiels scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Martins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machiels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machiels on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Martins stalks Machiels and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Machiels's face. Machiels staggers backwards, shaken.
Machiels closes the distance looking to clinch
and Martins counters with a series of strikes. Machiels will be more careful next time no doubt.
Machiels throws a head kick but Martins moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machiels fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machiels moves to clinch but Martins breaks away
and Martins counters with a low kick, right behind Machiels 's knee.
Machiels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martins.
Machiels tries to clinch up
enabling Martins to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Machiels tries to clinch up
and Martins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martins misses with a body shot.
Machiels tries to clinch
and Martins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martins fails to land with a series of punches.
Martins throws a hook to the side of Machiels's head but Machiels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machiels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machiels fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Machiels clinches.
Martins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2#
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machiels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martins avoids it.
Machiels misses with a knee strike.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Machiels blocks with his arms.
Machiels is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Machiels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machiels scores a nice knee to the body.
Machiels stalling in the clinch.
Martins managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels.
Martins avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machiels misses with a knee strike.
Martins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machiels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
A bit of stalling here from Machiels.
Martins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machiels blocks it with crossed arms.
Martins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martins is defending well for now.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martins avoids it.
Machiels just leaning against Martins, taking a breather.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martins is defending well for now.
Machiels utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Machiels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but Martins blocks it.
Martins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Martins lands a knee to the body.
Martins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martins avoids it.
Martins landing knees to the head.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martins managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels.
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machiels blocks it with crossed arms.
Machiels with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Machiels using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Martins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martins leaning his opponent against the cage.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martins.
Machiels missing with knees to the body.
Machiels wants to stall.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machiels looking to slow down the pace here.
Knees to the body from Machiels.
Hans Machiels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diogo Martins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Martins tries a knee to the head but Machiels blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diogo Martins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diogo Martins! |
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Event:
CFC 635
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Choi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Martins misses with an uppercut.
Diogo Martins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choi throws a sloppy body shot
and Martins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Martins throws a shot from downtown. Choi moves away and avoids it.
Martins 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.
Choi throws out a loose jab but Martins uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Martins closes the distance and pushes Choi back into the cage.
Choi misses with some punches.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Choi blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Choi fails to land.
Martins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short left from Choi.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Choi avoids a wild elbow strike from Martins.
Martins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choi scores with a shoulder strike.
Choi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Martins up against the cage.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Choi is blocking nicely.
#T1#
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Choi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Choi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martins backwards.
Choi misses with the head strike.
Martins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Choi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Choi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Choi.
Choi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martins stalling in the clinch but Choi improves position.
Martins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Choi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martins with a knee to the head.
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Choi has a couple of punches blocked by Martins.
Choi working aggressively here.
Choi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Choi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Choi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Choi swings wildly with an uppercut but Martins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Choi is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Choi fails to land.
Martins blocking some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Martins.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Choi.
Martins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Choi's face.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Choi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Choi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martins backwards.
Choi swings wildly with an uppercut but Martins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martins lands a shoulder strike.
Martins has had enough of the clinch but Choi keeps him there for the moment.
Choi swings wildly with an uppercut but Martins uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Choi is blocking nicely.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Choi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Choi swings for the body but Martins moves out of range.
Martins walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Martins clinches.
A knee to the head by Martins.
A head punch on the inside from Choi fails to land.
Choi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martins backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martins.
Choi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Choi avoiding damage as Martins throws knees to the body.
Martins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martins landing knees to the body.
Martins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Choi wants to get back to striking at distance but Martins won't allow it.
#T4#
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Choi blocks it with crossed arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martins prevents a body shot from Choi.
Choi working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Choi fails to land.
Choi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Choi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martins.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Choi.
Choi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martins backwards.
Choi misses with a punch on the inside.
Choi has a couple of punches blocked by Martins.
A head punch on the inside from Choi fails to land.
Martins blocks an uppercut.
Martins blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Choi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Choi misses with the head strike.
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Choi blocks it with crossed arms.
Martins lands a knee to the body.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heung Min Choi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Martins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Choi misses.
Martins wants to clinch up but Choi keeps it at a distance.
Jab by Martins.
Martins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Choi.
Choi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Choi lands with a hook. Martins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martins is looking to clinch but Choi is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Martins has managed to clinch.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Choi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Choi throws a head punch that misses.
Martins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Choi manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Martins pushes Choi up against the cage in a clinch.
Martins blocking some punches.
Choi misses with some punches.
#BC#
Choi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Martins moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Choi.
Choi has a couple of punches blocked by Martins.
A short uppercut from Choi.
Choi misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Martins - that landed with a thud.
Martins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Choi.
Choi misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Choi throws a head punch that misses.
Martins connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Choi manages to break the clinch.
Martins looks to land a combination but Choi avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Choi misses the target.
Martins moves forwards but Choi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Martins takes one on the button.
Choi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Choi misses
and Martins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Martins instigates a clinch.
Martins landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Heung Min Choi has been cut.#BC#
Choi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Martins closes the distance and pushes Choi back into the cage.#T3#
Choi has a couple of punches blocked by Martins.
Martins blocks an uppercut.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Choi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Choi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Choi wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Choi breaks from the clinch.
Choi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martins moves away.
Choi avoids a kick to the body.
Martins slips under a jab.
Martins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Choi throws a chopping leg kick but Martins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Martins moves out of range as Choi strikes.#T4#
Martins tries to clinch but Choi is having none of it.
Choi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Choi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Choi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Martins tries to clinch but Choi is having none of it.
Martins doesn't manage to clinch there - Choi circles away.
Choi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Choi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heung Min Choi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Heung Min Choi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Choi tries to clinch but Martins is having none of it.
Martins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Heung Min Choi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martins tries to clinch up but Choi circles away and keeps his distance.
Choi swings for the body but Martins moves out of range.
Choi lands the left hand.
Martins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Choi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Choi misses with a straight left.
Martins misses with an uppercut.
Choi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Martins blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Martins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martins defending well as Choi loads up on a big left hand.
Martins throws out a counter right but Choi avoids it with no problem.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Choi paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Martins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Choi counters with a three punch combo that has Martins backing up. Martins nods at Choi to acknowledge the strikes.
Martins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Choi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Choi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martins can do to turn this around?
Choi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Choi lands a body shot.
Choi misses with an uppercut.
Martins staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martins! But no joy.
A punch combination from Choi misses.
Choi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Martins tries to clinch but Choi moves away
and Choi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Choi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martins moves away.#CL2#
Martins closes the distance and pushes Choi back into the cage.
Choi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Martins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Choi is blocking nicely.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Choi blocks it with crossed arms.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Diogo Martins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Choi dodges an elbow strike from Martins.
Choi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Choi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Martins wants to break free but Choi has control.
Martins is struggling to control the position.
Choi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martins backwards. #T4#
Martins takes a shot to the head.
Martins takes a shot to the head.
Martins tries a knee to the head but Choi blocks it.
Choi has a couple of punches blocked by Martins.
#BC#
Choi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Choi thumps Martins with a low kick.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Choi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diogo Martins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Choi moves out of range of the strikes.
Choi is looking to counter punch.
Choi misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heung Min Choi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Choi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Heung Min Choi!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Heung Min Choi!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Heung Min Choi!
Heung Min Choi wins by unanimous decision!
Heung Min Choi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
APEX 11
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Martins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gore jabs Martins to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gore leaning against his opponent.
Gore drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gore blocks a body shot from Martins.
Martins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gore in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gore has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Martins after a bit of a struggle.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Martins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horley Gore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gore's face.
Martins lands an elbow inside that Gore shrugs off.
Gore letting Martins take a breather here.
Martins scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Gore is trying to push Martins away but Martins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Martins slows down the pace here.
Gore changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Martins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice defenses there by Gore.#CL2#
Martins has Gore up against the cage in a clinch.
Martins connects with a knee to the head.
Martins's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Martins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gore blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Martins.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gore lands with a light punch inside.
Gore is looking for a takedown.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2#
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gore throws a head punch that misses.
Gore letting Martins take a breather here.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Gore is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Gore breaks from the clinch.
Martins misses with a hook. Gore ducked under it nicely.
Gore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martins.
Martins looks to clinch
enabling Gore to counter with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Martins.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch but Gore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Martins misses.
Gore throwing a counter right hand but Martins manages to avoid it.
Martins staying out of range there.
Martins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Martins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Martins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Martins.
Gore seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Martins lands a head kick. Gore smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A slow jab from Martins misses its intended target.
Martins tries to clinch but Gore is having none of it.
Gore keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Martins drives through and clinches with Gore against the cage.
Gore tries to score a body lock takedown but Martins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gore takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#It looks like Horley Gore has been cut.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Gore is blocking nicely.
Martins is stalling here.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T4#
Martins controlling the action here for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Martins with a knee to the head.
Gore wants to break free but Martins has control.
Martins tries a knee to the head but Gore blocks it.
Martins with a knee to the head.
Gore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martins prevents it.
Martins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Martins lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Martins.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gore is trying to break free.
Martins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Martins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Horley Gore's cut.
That's time! Gore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Martins tries to clinch up
and Gore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martins moves out of range of the strikes.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martins wants to clinch.
Gore feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Martins moves into range and clinches up with Gore.
Diogo Martins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Martins.
#TD#
Gore turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gore works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Martins wants to get back to his feet but Gore drags him back down.
Gore trying to control the action but Martins is working from the bottom.
Gore lands some shots froms side control.
Martins tries to escape but Gore is in control.
Gore in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Martins is pushing Gore's head away, looking to escape. Gore manages to hold on to the position though.#ES2#
Martins throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
Gore misses with a hook.
Martins tries a head kick but it misses.
Gore staying out of range there.
Gore keeps the fight on the outside.
Martins might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Martins cracks Gore with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diogo Martins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gore with a jab.
Gore throws a jab but it's blocked by Martins.
Martins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gore.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gore scores with the left hand. Martins knows he should have avoided that one.
Martins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Martins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martins tries to clinch up but Gore circles away and keeps his distance.
Martins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Gore there.
Gore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martins is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Gore tries to move into range but Martins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Martins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Martins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Gore is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Gore has had enough of the clinch but Martins keeps him there for the moment.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Martins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gore looking for a takedown.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
#T4#
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Gore is blocking nicely.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Gore is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martins with a knee to the head.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gore is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horley Gore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gore has Martins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Martins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Gore fails to land.
Martins landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martins scores with a knee to the head.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martins landing knees to the body.
Martins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gore.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Martins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Horley Gore's cut.
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#
Martins connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Martins moves into the clinch.
Martins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gore up against the cage.
Martins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gore.
Martins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Martins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gore wants to take the fight to the mat but Martins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gore working hard to break the clinch.
Martins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Martins stops a takedown attempt from Gore.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horley Gore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gore's face.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Gore fails to land.
Gore is trying to break free.
Martins connects with a knee to the head.
Martins tries a knee to the head but Gore blocks it.
Martins with a knee to the head.
Martins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Martins keeps control of Gore as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Martins scores with a knee to the head.
Martins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The referee calls for Martins to work.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gore avoiding damage as Martins throws knees to the body.
Martins lands an elbow that stopped Gore in his tracks for a moment.
Martins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T2##BC#
Gore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Martins has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gore misses with a body punch.
Martins scores with a knee to the head.
Martins tries a knee to the head but Gore blocks it.
A short right from Gore on the inside.
Gore digs a right hand into Martins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Martins's gas tank. #BC2#
Martins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gore gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gore throws an overhand right that lands on Martins's shoulder, as Martins tries to avoid the shot.
Gore misses with an uppercut
and Martins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martins defending well as Gore loads up on a big left hand.
Diogo Martins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Martins misses with an uppercut
and Gore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gore keeps the fight on the outside.
Martins lands a head kick. Gore smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gore throws a poor cross that misses
and Martins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martins throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Martins closes the distance and clinches.
Horley Gore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Martins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#ROC2#Gore is rocked!
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martins just leaning against Gore, taking a breather.
Gore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martins prevents it.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Gore blocks with his arms.
Gore swings wildly with an uppercut but Martins uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Gore takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oh Gore is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gore seems to have got his legs back now.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Gore is trying to force a seperation but Martins has the dominant position.
Martins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Martins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Martins with a knee to the head.
Gore is trying to drag Martins to the mat but Martins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Martins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gore misses with a punch on the inside.
Martins jerks Gore's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Gore drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Martins goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Martins because Gore was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Diogo Martins! |
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Event:
APEX 6
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Venegas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martins sprawls well. Martins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Venegas gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Martins. No joy for Venegas on that attempt.
Venegas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Martins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diogo Martins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Venegas .
Venegas is looking to clinch.
Venegas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Venegas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Venegas ducks right into an uppercut from Martins.
Martins clobbers Venegas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Martins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Martins moves into the clinch.
Venegas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Martins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Martins gets underhooks to prevent Venegas 's takedown attempt.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Venegas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1#
Venegas is trying to pull guard but Martins has him pressed against the cage.
Martins is pressed up against the cage. Venegas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Martins down to the mat. Martins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Venegas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Martins avoids it really well and circles away.
Martins thumps Venegas with a low kick.
Martins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Martins scores with a nice right hand.
Martins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Venegas walks into a straight right hand from Martins.
Venegas walks into a stiff left hand from Martins.
Venegas fails to land the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Martins misses the target.#TD2#
Martins gets caught napping as Venegas dives in and scores a takedown. Martins manages to retain guard.
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!#ES#
Martins manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Diogo Martins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Venegas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martins tries to avoid it but Venegas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martins to the ground. Martins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T2#
Martins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Venegas darts in looking for a takedown but Martins gets double underhooks and turns Venegas into the cage.
Martins scores with a nice right hand.
Venegas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martins counters with a straight right hand.
Venegas looks winded!
Martins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Venegas momentarily.
#ROC#Venegas is rocked!
Martins cracks Venegas with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Venegas falls to his knees and Martins doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diogo Martins! |
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Event:
APEX 3
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Martins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Martins darts in trying to clinch
letting Benjamin counter with a right hand.
Martins throws a head kick that half lands.
We've been told by Benjamin's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Martins tries to clinch
and Benjamin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benjamin misses with a straight left.
Martins cracks Benjamin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Martins throws a sloppy head kick and Benjamin moves out of range easily.
Martins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Benjamin misses with an uppercut. Martins saw that one coming.
Benjamin punishes Martins's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benjamin avoids the head kick by Martins.
#CL2#
Martins has Benjamin up against the cage in a clinch.
Martins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benjamin struggles to land a body shot inside as Martins controls his hands.
#T1#
Benjamin lands with a left to the head.
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martins lands a good knee to the midsection. Benjamin won't want to take too many of those.
Benjamin pushes Martins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Benjamin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martins. #BC#
Benjamin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martins 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.
Benjamin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martins manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Martins clinches up against the cage.
Benjamin throws a punch but it's blocked by Martins.
Benjamin lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Benjamin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Benjamin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benjamin throws a looping overhand right but Martins ducks down to avoid it.
Martins throws an off balance right hand
and Benjamin counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Decent striking displayed by Martins there.
Nice straight punches there by Benjamin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benjamin.
Benjamin scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#Martins is rocked!
Martins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Benjamin counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luuk Benjamin!
A relieved looking Luuk Benjamin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
NYF 29: Donal vs Rotiz
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Martins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rochester.
Rochester slips under a jab.
Martins moves forwards but Rochester connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Martins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rochester in his tracks.
Sage Rochester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martins leaves Rochester with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Martins clinches up against the cage.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Rochester is blocking nicely.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Martins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD2#
Rochester successfully pulls guard.
Rochester controlling the position.
Martins wants to get up but he can't break Rochester's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Rochester working for a triangle but Martins defends it easily.
Rochester bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martins's guard. #REVB##T1#
Rochester tries to free his leg and advance position but Martins is retaining full guard.
Rochester throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Martins keeping moving, preventing Rochester from controlling successfully. #ES#
Martins has his feet on Rochester's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rochester blocks a head kick by Martins.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch but Rochester swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Martins instigates a clinch.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rochester has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rochester has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD2#
Rochester jumps guard and drags Martins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Martins wants to stand but Rochester has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2##SU#
Rochester is working an open guard so Martins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Rochester shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Martins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martins wants to stand and escape but Rochester is having none of it.
Rochester trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rochester prevents Martins from getting back to his feet.
Rochester looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Martins tries to clinch but Rochester is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rochester scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martins doesn't seem bothered though.
Martins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rochester shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martins as he avoids it easily.
Rochester thuds a left hand into Martins's body.
Rochester looks to throw the jab but Martins is out of range. #CL#
Martins moves into the clinch.
Martins tries to throw a body punch but Rochester avoids it by throwing Martins back against the cage.
Martins tries a knee to the head but Rochester blocks it.
Martins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diogo Martins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sage Rochester.
Rochester misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Martins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rochester tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Martins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Rochester blocks with his arms.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice elbow from Martins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rochester blocks it with crossed arms.
Rochester is trying to push Martins away but Martins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Martins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Rochester pulls guard effortlessly.
Rochester has a closed guard, preventing Martins from standing up.
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 Diogo Martins will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rochester cracks Martins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Martins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rochester tries to clinch up but Martins circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rochester fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Martins checks it well.
Nice uppercut there from Martins.
Martins lands with a hook. Rochester tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rochester shoots in but no luck this time.
Martins is looking to counter punch.
Martins tries to clinch there but Rochester circles away.
Martins scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rochester tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Martins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Rochester is rocked!
Rochester walks straight into a right hand from Martins - that's dropped him! Martins jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Rochester from any more punishment! Rochester complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Diogo Martins! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 5
Date: Jul 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Martins.
Martins looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martins's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Martins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Martins has closed the distance and engaged Alvarez in a clinch.
Alvarez working hard to break the clinch.
Martins slows down the pace here.
Alvarez has had enough of the clinch but Martins keeps him there for the moment.
Alvarez trying to stall but Martins improves his position.
Alvarez has had enough of the clinch but Martins keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
Alvarez tries to break the clinch but Martins is controlling the position.
Alvarez misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Alvarez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Martins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Alvarez is stalling here.
Martins leaning his opponent against the cage.
Martins slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting on Martins's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Martins scores a nice knee to the body.
Alvarez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martins has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez avoiding damage.
Alvarez misses with some punches.
Martins landing knees to the head.
Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Martins is controlling him.
Alvarez taking a breather.
Martins leaning against his opponent.
#T2#
Martins has Alvarez pressed against the cage, preventing Alvarez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alvarez throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alvarez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alvarez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alvarez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diogo Martins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martins dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
#TD#
Alvarez gets a takedown into half guard.
Martins has one foot on Alvarez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3#
A jab from Martins finds it's way through Alvarez's defenses.
Martins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alvarez as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Martins pushes Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez wants to break free but Martins has control.
Alvarez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Alvarez stalling against the cage.
#T4#
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Alvarez blocks with his arms.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Alvarez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Alvarez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alvarez wants to stall.
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alvarez blocks it with crossed arms.
Martins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alvarez.
Martins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alvarez's face.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Martins stalling against the cage.
Alvarez tries to break free but Martins pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Martins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Martins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Martins's head but Martins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvarez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Martins defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
Martins misses with a takedown
and Alvarez counters with a thumping low kick. #CL2#
Martins closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Alvarez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Martins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez scores with a shot to the side of Martins's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Martins tries to pull guard but Alvarez won't allow it.
Alvarez stalling the fight.
#BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Alvarez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diogo Martins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alvarez's hands.
Martins throws a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Martins. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Alvarez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Martins has closed the distance and engaged Alvarez in a clinch.
Diogo Martins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alvarez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Martins.
Martins lands an uppercut.
Alvarez tries to break the clinch but Martins is controlling the position.
Martins has Alvarez pressed against the cage, preventing Alvarez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alvarez throws a big counter combination but Martins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Martins throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alvarez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alvarez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alvarez takes one to the side of the head.
Martins tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Martins.#T3#
The fighters circling - Martins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martins misses with a two punch combination.
Martins tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Alvarez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Martins's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez content to stall in guard here. #ES2#
Martins wriggles free and stands up.
Martins doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
Martins wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.
Martins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Alvarez throws out a loose jab but Martins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alvarez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez slips a jab from Martins.
Martins throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
Martins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvarez throws out a leg kick but Martins moves out of range and Alvarez only half commits.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martins as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Martins clinches with his opponent.
A knee to the head by Martins.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Alvarez blocks with his arms.
Alvarez tries to break the clinch but Martins is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Martins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Martins tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
Martins throws a jab when Alvarez was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Alvarez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martins lands a nice shot that snaps Alvarez's head back.
Martins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Alvarez dives in and scores a takedown into Martins's guard.
Alvarez scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Alvarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvarez has managed to get both his arms back between Martins's legs - danger averted.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
Martins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alvarez is controlling him. #T1#
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Martins keeps moving. #SUB2#
Alvarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#ES2#
Martins is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Alvarez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Martins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alvarez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Martins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alvarez's face.
#T2#
Knees in the clinch landing for Martins.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Alvarez is blocking nicely.
Martins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Martins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Martins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Martins connects with a knee to the head.
Alvarez taking a breather.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alvarez blocks it with crossed arms.
Alvarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martins with a knee to the head.
#T3##BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martins throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Martins counter with a right hand.
Martins is looking to clinch.
Alvarez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Martins tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.
Martins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alvarezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Martins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Martins might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Alvarez slips a jab and a cross from Martins.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Martins.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the head.
#T4#
Martins misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martins tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
It looked like Alvarez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Martins tries to clinch up but Alvarez circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvarez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Martins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez is looking to counter punch.
Alvarez shoots and misses
and Martins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Martins closes the distance and clinches.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Alvarez blocks with his arms.
Diogo Martins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alvarez leaning against his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diogo Martins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diogo Martins! |
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Event:
NYF 24: Mendez vs Ferguson
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Martins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crispian fires out a quick counter leg kick but Martins just manages to avoid it.
Martins's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Martins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A big right from Crispian misses.
We've been told by Crispian's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Martins misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Crispian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martins throws a body punch but Crispian moves out of range.
Crispian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martins throws a hook to the side of Crispian's head but Crispian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martins avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Crispian moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Crispian's face.
Crispian tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Martins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Martins blocks an uppercut.
Martins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Crispian manages to pull guard.
#T1#
Martins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Martins is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Martins wants to stand and escape but instead Crispian has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Crispian won't allow Martins to get back to his feet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crispian's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Crispian stops Martins from standing up.
Crispian slips nicely into half guard.
Crispian is pressing down on Martins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martins is holding on for now.
Crispian controlling the pace.
Martins pushes Crispian off looking to stand but Crispian dives back in and keeps control.
#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch but Crispian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martins is looking to clinch but Crispian is avoiding it.
Crispian cracks a nice hook into Martins's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Crispian.#CL#
Crispian moves into the clinch.
Martins controlling the action here for a moment.
Crispian tries to pull guard but Martins holds him up against the cage and eventually Crispian drops back down to his feet.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Martins stalling in the clinch but Crispian improves position.
Crispian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Martins just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Crispian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crispian jumps guard but Martins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crispian pulls Martins into guard.
#T4#
Crispian is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Crispian is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Crispian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martins's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crispian won't allow Martins to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Martins manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martins tries a knee to the head but Crispian blocks it.
Crispian is trying to pull guard but Martins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Martins struggles to land a body shot inside as Crispian controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Crispian dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Crispian moves into range and clinches up with Martins.
A right handed body shot lands from Crispian.
Martins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crispians head.
Crispian lands a right hand.
Crispian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martins backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Crispian fails to land.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
#TD#
Crispian pulls guard.
Martins tries to stand but Crispian is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Martins preventing the sweep.
Martins being controlled here momentarily.
Martins is looking to stand up but Crispian won't let him.
Crispian pulls Martins in close to his closed guard and prevents Martins from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Martins scores with a jab.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Martins tries to clinch up but Crispian circles away and keeps his distance.
Crispian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crispian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Martins finds it's way round the side to connect with Crispian's head.
Martins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crispian manages to avoid it.
Martins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Martins does no damage.
Crispian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crispian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crispian dodges the punch combination from Martins.
Martins loads up on a big right hand but Crispian slips the punch.
Martins moves out of range of the body kick.
Martins walks into a left hand.
Martins tries to clinch but Crispian moves out of range. #T3#
Martins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crispian lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Martins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crispian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martins.
Crispian throws an overhand right that lands on Martins's shoulder, as Martins tries to avoid the shot.
Martins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crispian.
Crispian scores with a jab. Martins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Martins!
Martins misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Martins gets a clinch.
Crispian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Martins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Crispian misses with some punches.
Martins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crispian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crispian working aggressively here.
Crispian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martins is trying to stall.
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Martins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crispian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Crispian backs off Martins throws a huge counter combo but Crispian manages to avoid it all.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crispian.
Crispian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Martins taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Crispian.
Martins is breathing heavily.
Crispian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crispian lands a shot to the body.#TD#
Crispian pulls Martins into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ben Crispian will probably get the nod.
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#
Martins throws a head kick that misses.
Crispian bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Crispian scores with a one two! Martins had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Crispian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martins can do to turn this around?
Crispian lands with an uppercut that bounces Martins off the cage and back into range.
Crispian connects with a jab.#ROC#Martins is rocked!
Martins leaves his chin hanging out and Crispian seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Martins crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Crispian! |
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Event:
NYF 20: St. Claire vs Ferguson
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Martins. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Martins. Those never looked like landing.
Martins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Martins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A big left from Martins misses.
Martins misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Martins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Diaz misses.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diaz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL#
Martins clinches.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Martins lands a right hand. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martins slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Martins.
Martins moves out of range of the leg kick from Diaz.
Martins cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Julian Diaz has been cut.
Martins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martins ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Martins connects with a right hand. Diaz shakes it off.#T1#
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Martins tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Martins is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz catches Martins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Martins is looking to clinch.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Martins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Martins looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Martins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Martins scrambles back to his feet.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Martins's shoulder, as Martins tries to avoid the shot.
Martins tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Martins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Martins's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martins blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Martins throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Martins misses.
Martins throws a lazy uppercut
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Diaz thumps Martins with a low kick.
Martins tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Martins tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Martins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Martins throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Martins wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Martins.
Martins moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz throws a series of punches but Martins avoids them all with ease.
Martins checks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Martins.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz throws a good cross that connects.
Diaz misses with a hook. Martins ducked under it nicely.
Martins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Martins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Martins rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
Diaz is pushing Martins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Diaz looking to stall.
Diaz looking to stall.
Martins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Martins is keeping busy.
Martins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Martins throws a big counter combination but Diaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Martins loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.#CL#
Martins closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
Martins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Martins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martins lands with a right to the head.
Martins scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diaz stalling in the clinch but Martins improves position.
Martins lands a nice elbow.
Martins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Martins scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Martins.#CUT#That has opened up Julian Diaz's cut even more.
Diaz motions for Martins to come forward. Diaz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Martins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Martins has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz wants to stall.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martins has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Martins.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Martins as Diaz tries to tie him up.
Martins misses with an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Julian Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julian Diaz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Martins scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Martins wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Martins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Martins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Diaz in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Martins off the cage and back into range.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
#CL#
Martins closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martins.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
Diaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Martins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Martins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz misses with an elbow over the top.
A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diogo Martins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Martins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Martins closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martins lands a knee to the head.
Diaz lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Martins misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Martins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Martins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Julian Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Martins does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martins checks a low kick from Diaz.
Martins misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz scores with a nice right hand.
Diaz throws a hook but Martins avoids it easily.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
A jab from Martins finds it's way through Diaz's defenses. #CL#
Martins gets a clinch. #T2#
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Martins prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Martins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Martins throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martins misses with a lunging right hand
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Martins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Martins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diogo Martins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.#ROC#Diaz is rocked!
Diaz gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Martins gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diogo Martins! |
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Event:
NYF 17: Donal vs Williamson
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Martins rushes Cummings and presses him up against the cage.
Cummings dodges an elbow strike from Martins.
A short right from Martins.
Cummings blocks the elbow strike.
We've been hearing reports that Cummings has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Martins throws a punch but it's blocked by Cummings.
Martins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Martins misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Martins.
Cummings fails to pull guard.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martins. #CUT2#It looks like David Cummings has been cut.
Martins is trying to maintain a safe position but Cummings gets an underhook and turns Martins into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins scores with a shot to the side of Cummings's head.
Cummings jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martins walks away with a smile on his face. Cummings gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Martins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Martins throws a jab when Cummings was well out of range.
Cummings went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Martins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Martins.#ROC2#Cummings is rocked!
Martins throws a body shot but no joy.
And Cummings counters with a quick kick to the body but Martins blocks it.#CL2#
Martins closes the distance and clinches.
Cummings is trying to pull guard but Martins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Cummings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martins.
Cummings blocks the elbow strike.
Martins lands with a left to the head.
Oh Cummings is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cummings seems to have got his legs back now.
Martins lands a damaging elbow.
Martins working Cummings over with knees to the body.
Cummings drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cummings blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Martins misses with an elbow over the top.
Cummings fails to pull guard.
Martins's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Martins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Martins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Martins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cummings.
Martins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cummings's defenses.
Cummings avoids a wild elbow strike from Martins.
Cummings jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martins walks away with a smile on his face. Cummings gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Martins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Martins moves into range and clinches up with Cummings.#T3#
Martins throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cummings's brow.
Martins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cummings's face.
#CUT2#David Cummings's cut is getting worse.
Martins pushes off an throws an elbow but Cummings leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Martins is pushing Cummings up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Martins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Martins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cummings tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Martins manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Martins closes the distance and pushes Cummings back into the cage.
Cummings tries to pull guard but Martins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Martins looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Cummings jumps guard but Martins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Martins misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martins throws an elbow but misses.
Cummings is trying to pull guard but Martins has him pressed against the cage.
Martins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martins misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Martins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheers as Martins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cummings doesn't seem phased though.
Martins misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Martins has closed the distance and engaged Cummings in a clinch.
Martins misses with an elbow over the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Martins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Cummings's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Martins has closed the distance and engaged Cummings in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Martins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD#
Cummings pulls guard effortlessly.
Cummings is pulling down on Martins's head. It's preventing any offense from Martins, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Cummings looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Martins wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Cummings's closed guard. He's half up but Cummings has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Cummings pivots and extends the arm, Martins falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Cummings! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Cummings!
An out of breath David Cummings thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 27
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Martins clinches up against the cage.
Christ tries to circle away but Martins has him pinned against the cage.
Martins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Martins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Martins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Christ.
Christ wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martins has him pressed against the cage.
Christ softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Martins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Christ's brow. #BC2#
Christ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Martins closes the distance and clinches.
Martins lands a nice uppercut.
Christ takes an elbow to the forehead.
Christ wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martins has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Christ breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Martins rushes Christ and presses him up against the cage.
Christ swings wildly with an uppercut but Martins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christ is trying to break the clinch but Martins is controlling him.#BC2#
Christ breaks the clinch.
Martins misses with an uppercut.
Christ let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Martins cracks a nice hook into Christ's ribs.#T1#
Christ swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christ catches Martins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Martins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Martins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martins throws a sloppy head kick and Christ moves out of range easily.
Christ throws a right and a left that Martins avoids nicely.
Christ slips a jab from Martins.
Martins throws a head kick but Christ moves out of range.
Christ is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Martins with a body shot.#CL#
Martins instigates a clinch.
Christ misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christ lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Martins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christ is trying to push Martins away but Martins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Christ makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Martins lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Christ breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christ paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Christ counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Martins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Christ momentarily.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Christ breaks the clinch.
Christ swats away the attempt to clinch by Martins.
Martins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Martins has Christ up against the cage in a clinch.
Christ lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Martins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Christ swings wildly with an uppercut but Martins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martins misses with an elbow strike.
Martins keeps control of Christ as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martins.
Nice body punch from Christ - that landed with a thud.
Christ tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3##BC2#
Christ's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Martins rushes Christ and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Christ lands a left hand.
Martins throws an elbow that misses.
Christ misses with a body punch.
Martins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Martins lands an elbow inside that Christ shrugs off.
Christ blocks an elbow strike from Martins.
Martins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Christ takes an elbow to the temple.
Martins prevents Christ from breaking the clinch.
Martins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Christ has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Martins misses with an elbow strike.
Martins misses with an elbow strike.
#BC2#
Christ manages to break the clinch.
Martins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Christ eats them both and turns towards Martins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Martins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christ.#T4#
Martins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Martins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Martins misses the target. #CL#
Martins has managed to clinch.
Christ lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Christ tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martins's elbow.
Martins misses with some punches.
Martins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Christ is defending well for now.
Christ avoids a wild elbow strike from Martins.
Christ wants to get back to striking at distance but Martins won't allow it.
A short right from Martins on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Christ has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Martins pushes off an throws an elbow but Christ leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Christ's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Christ breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Martins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Christ lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Martins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Christ loads up on a big right hand but Martins slips the punch.
Martins closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Christ counter with a right hand.
Martins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Christ!
Martins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christ can do to turn this around?
Martins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martins throws a head kick but Christ moves out of range.
Christ connects with a nice looking jab.
Christ keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martins.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Christ.
A slow jab from Martins misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Christ! But no joy.
Christ has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Martins misses with a wild combination.
As Martins backs off Christ throws a huge counter combo but Martins manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Christ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martins.
Martins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Christ. #CL#
Martins forces Christ back against the cage and clinches.
Martins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Martins working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christ.
Christ tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christ digs a right hand underneath Martins's ribcage. Martins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Christ misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Christ's brow.
Martins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Martins throws a head punch that misses.
Martins lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Martins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martins misses with a left hand
and Christ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
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!
Christ throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Christ blocks a head kick by Martins.
Christ is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Martins throws out a loose jab but Christ uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Martins misses with a looping right.
Christ looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Martins throws a head kick but Christ moves out of range.
Martins swings widly with a right hand
and Christ counters with a left to the body.
Christ moves out of range of the strikes.
Martins tries to clinch but Christ is having none of it.
Martins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Christ swats away the attempt to clinch by Martins.
Christ is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Martins with a body shot.
Martins misses with a double jab.
#T3#
Christ scores with a hook.
Martins looks to clinch
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab.
Christ on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Christ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martins.
Martins throws a head kick that misses
and Martins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Martins is rocked!
Martins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Christ counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaxen Christ!
After winning the bout, Jaxen Christ thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 20
Date: Jan 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Leonidas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Martins counters with a two punch combo.
Martins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Martins has managed to clinch.
Leonidas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martins swings wildly with an uppercut but Leonidas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Leonidas.
Martins throws an elbow but it misses.
Martins working aggressively here.
Leonidas presses Martins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leonidas tries to pull guard but Martins won't allow it.
Leonidas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Martins to keep the fight standing.
Diogo Martins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Draco Leonidas.
Martins misses with an elbow strike.
Martins lands a nice uppercut.
Leonidas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Martins smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Martins pushes Leonidas up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1#
Leonidas dodges an elbow strike from Martins.
Leonidas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Martins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knees to the body from Martins.
Martins tries to land knees in the clinch but Leonidas avoids the damage to the body.
Leonidas is trying to pull guard but Martins has him pressed against the cage.
Leonidas is trying to pull guard but Martins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Leonidas jumps guard but Martins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Martins breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Martins has managed to clinch.
Leonidas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martins throws an elbow but it misses.
Leonidas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Martins on the inside.
Martins misses with an elbow strike.
Martins misses with some punches.
Leonidas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Martins smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Martins closes the distance and clinches.
Leonidas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2##TD2#
Leonidas pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Leonidas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martins tries to stand but Leonidas is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martins trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Leonidas looking for a triangle here. Martins is fighting it but it looks tight! Leonidas pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Martins is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Draco Leonidas! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 16
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Jack tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Martins is able to avoid easily.
Martins misses with a kick to the body
and Jack counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Martins clinches.
Jack avoids a wild elbow strike from Martins.
Martins lands a damaging elbow. #TD#
Martins wants the takedown. Jack is fighting it off but Martins persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jack's guard against the cage.
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.
Martins forces his way into half guard.
Jack is looking to escape.
Jack trying to control but Martins postures up.
Jack preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Martins has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.
Martins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jack keeps working. #T1#
Jack blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martins.
Jack tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Martins manages to move to mount!
Martins unloads with some shots from mount but Jack bucks and avoids them well.
Jack trying desperately to get to his feet.
Martins controlling the position easily from mount.
Jack is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Martins has taken his back!
Jack is trying to get back to his feet but Martins has full control of the position and if anything, Jack has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2#
Jack is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jack trying to control the hands but Martins won't let him.
Martins struggling to keep hold of the position.
Martins controlling the position well here. Jack rolled but Martins kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jack trying to control the hands but Martins breaks the grip. #T3#
What can Jack do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Martins patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Jack wants to get back to his feet.
Jack 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.
Martins missing with punches from the back.
Jack is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Martins has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jack has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jack is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
Martins missing with punches from the back.
Jack trying to get back to his feet but Martins is in full control for now. #SUB#
Martins is looking for the choke from the back position but Jack is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Jack defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Martins controlling well, preventing Jack from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martins throwing wild punches that miss their target. #SUB#
Jack is trying to defend against the choke here but Martins has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Martins Tightens the hold and Jack taps out furiously! Martins displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Diogo Martins! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 10
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Martins tries to clinch but Jung moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Martins lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Won Yong Jung has been cut.#BC#
Jung breaks the clinch.
Jung circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Martins rushes Jung and presses him up against the cage.
Jung dodges an elbow strike from Martins.
Jung is leaning against Martins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Martins.
Martins pushes off an throws an elbow but Jung leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Martins prevents a body shot from Jung.
Martins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Jung breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Martins clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Jung is trying to trip Martins. He has hold of a leg but Martins is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jung persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jung lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Martins has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jung trying to control but Martins is working from the bottom.
Martins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Jung working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Martins's head.
Jung prevents Martins from getting back to his feet.
Jung with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jung content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jung distracts Martins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Martins is looking to stand up but Jung isn't so interested in that idea.
Jung trying to control the position from guard on top but Martins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jung not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jung makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Martins wants to stand and escape but Jung is having none of it.
Martins has momentary wrist control but Jung slips an elbow through the middle.
Jung with a nice head shot there.
Jung stops Martins from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Martins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Martins is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jung landing with the ground and pound.
Jung is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jung working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jung landing some decent shots from guard.
Jung keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Martins's head.
Jung landing with the ground and pound.
Martins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jung. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Jung wants to control from the top but Martins keeps moving.
Martins wants to get back to his feet but Jung is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jung makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jung trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jung keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Martins's head.
Jung 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.
Jung scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jung scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jung stops Martins from standing up.
Jung pushing down on Martins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jung lands with a punch from half guard.
Martins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jung scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jung slips a nice elbow through Martins's hands, connecting with Martins's forehead.#T4#
Jung lands with a punch from half guard.
Jung working over Martins with some ground and pound. Martins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Martins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jung.
Martins tries to kick Jung off but Jung keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Martins has hold of Jung's hands but Jung slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jung is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Martins is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jung is nestled in close to Martins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Martins is still in real trouble! Can Jung finish him?
Martins taking some punishment here, with Jung in his half guard.
Martins is trying to stand back up but Jung is controlling him
Jung lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Martins quite badly. Martins pulls Jung in close trying to recover. Jung postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Martins on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Martins doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Won Yong Jung!
Won Yong Jung is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Won Yong Jung started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 5
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Martins rushes Moura and presses him up against the cage.
Moura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Martins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moura backwards.
Martins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Moura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Martins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Martins with a knee to the head.
Martins lands with a left to the head.
A knee to the head by Martins.
Martins lands a nice shot to the body.
Martins stops a takedown attempt from Moura.
Martins's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Martins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Moura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moura's face.
Martins landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moura wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Martins gets through Moura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Martins crunches a lovely knee into Moura's ribcage.
Martins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1#
Moura looking for a takedown.
Martins lands a knee to the head.
Martins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moura's efforts to push away.
Martins prevents the takedown attempt.
Martins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moura takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Martins.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Martins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Martins stalling.
A knee to the head by Martins.
Martins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Martins scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Martins lands with a left to the head.
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!
Martins stalling.
Martins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Martins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Martins lands an elbow that stopped Moura in his tracks for a moment.
Martins lands an elbow that stopped Moura in his tracks for a moment.
Martins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Moura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Martins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Moura takes a knee right on the jaw!
Martins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Martins working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Martins lands a knee to the head.
Martins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Martins blocks an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Martins.
Moura is trying to pull guard but Martins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moura.
Martins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moura backwards.
Moura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Martins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Martins just leaning against Moura, taking a breather.
Moura takes a shot to the head.
The referee calls for Martins to work.
Martins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mouras head.
Martins crunches a lovely knee into Moura's ribcage.#T4#
Moura letting Martins take a breather here.
Moura takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moura tries to pull guard but Martins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Martins.
Still in the clinch, Martins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Moura looking for a takedown.
Moura takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by Martins.
Martins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Martins has Moura pushed against the cage.
Martins lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Martins scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Martins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Martins moves into the clinch successfully.
Martins with a knee to the head.
Martins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Martins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moura.
Martins effectively controlling the action here.
Martins scores with a knee to the head.
Martins lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Moura is rocked!
Martins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Moura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Martins. #TD#
Moura successfully pulls guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Moura's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Martins wants to stand and escape but instead Moura has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Moura seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moura throwing strikes from guard but Martins blocks nicely. #T1#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Martins keeping moving, preventing Moura from controlling successfully.
Martins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Martins wants to get back to his feet but Moura is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Moura wanted to stand there but Martins had control of the position.
Moura prevents Martins from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Martins has his feet on Moura's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2##CL2#
Martins drives through and clinches with Moura against the cage.
Moura tries to pull guard but Martins won't allow it.
Moura being controlled against the cage.
Martins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Martins connects with a knee to the head.
Martins stalling the fight.
Martins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Martins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Martins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T3#
Moura takes a knee right on the jaw!
Moura taking a breather.
Martins scores with a knee to the head.
Martins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mouras head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martins.
Moura is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Martins is keeping busy.
Martins lands a knee to the head.
Martins lands an uppercut.
Martins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Martins with a knee to the head.
Martins avoiding damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moura backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Martins leaning his opponent against the cage.
Moura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Moura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martins holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Martins has Moura pushed against the cage.
Martins stops a takedown attempt from Moura.
Moura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Martins to keep the fight standing.
Martins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Martins is pushing Moura up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Martins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Martins has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diogo Martins.
Martins leaves Moura with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Martins pushes Moura up against the cage in a clinch.
Martins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moura misses with an elbow strike.
Martins is pressed up against the cage. Moura has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Martins down to the mat. Martins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Martins moves into range and clinches up with Moura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moura is trying to push Martins away but Martins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Martins has Moura pushed against the cage.
Martins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1#
Martins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moura's efforts to push away.
Moura wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Martins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moura.
Martins stops a takedown attempt from Moura.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Moura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martins with a knee to the head.
Martins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moura wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martins lands an uppercut.
Martins pushes Moura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moura tries to pull guard but Martins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Martins effectively controlling the action here.
Moura jumps guard but Martins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Moura takes a shot to the head.
Moura can't get the takedown.
Martins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moura's face.
Martins scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martins.
Martins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The referee calls for Martins to work.
Martins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Martins slowing the pace effectively.
Martins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Moura takes a knee right on the jaw!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Martins.#T3#
Martins lands a nice uppercut.
Moura is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Martins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Martins lands with a light punch inside.
Moura tries to pull guard but Martins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Martins.
Stalling in the clinch from Martins.
Martins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Moura jumps guard but Martins stands there with Moura around his waist. Moura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#KD2#
Martins drops Moura with a big knee straight up the middle! Moura is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Martins instigates a clinch.
Moura fails to pull guard.
#T4#
Martins lands a big knee to the head and Moura goes down! Martins pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diogo Martins! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 2
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martins.
Brucelee has had enough of the clinch but Martins keeps him there for the moment.
Martins's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Martins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Brucelee blocks with his arms.
Martins keeps control of Brucelee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Martins.
Brucelee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Martins.
Brucelee blocks a body shot from Martins.
Martins effectively controlling the action here.
Brucelee wants to get back to striking at distance but Martins won't allow it.
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brucelee blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brucelee is trying to break the clinch but Martins is controlling him.
Martins tries to work over Brucelee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brucelee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martins has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brucelee tries to break free but Martins pushes him back against the cage.
Brucelee is trying to force a seperation but Martins has the dominant position.#T1#
Martins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brucelee avoids it.
Brucelee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brucelee can't break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Martins.
Brucelee is trying to break the clinch but Martins is controlling him.
Martins prevents Brucelee from breaking the clinch.
Martins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Brucelee is blocking nicely.
Martins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brucelee takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brucelee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stalling in the clinch from Martins.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Brucelee is blocking nicely.
Martins working aggressively here.
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Come on Martins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Martins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brucelee's efforts to push away.
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2#
Martins prevents Brucelee from breaking the clinch.
Martins has Brucelee pressed against the cage, preventing Brucelee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Martins.
A short uppercut from Martins.
Brucelee can't break the clinch.
Brucelee is trying to break free.
Martins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Brucelee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Martins closes the distance and pushes Brucelee back into the cage.
Brucelee working hard to break the clinch.
Brucelee tries to circle away but Martins has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Brucelee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Martins moves into range and clinches up with Brucelee.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Brucelee blocks with his arms.
#T3#
Martins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brucelee tries to break the clinch but Martins is controlling the position.
Martins has Brucelee pressed against the cage, preventing Brucelee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Brucelee blocks with his arms.
Brucelee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martins has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Martins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brucelee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martins.
Brucelee takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Martins moves into the clinch successfully.
Brucelee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brucelee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brucelee wants to get back to striking at distance but Martins won't allow it.
Brucelee wants to get back to striking at distance but Martins won't allow it.
Martins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brucelee is trying to push Martins away but Martins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee calls for Martins to work.
#T4#
Martins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brucelee's efforts to push away.
Brucelee tries to break the clinch but Martins is controlling the position.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brucelee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brucelees head.
Martins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brucelee can't break the clinch.
Martins controlling the action here for a moment.
Brucelee is trying to break the clinch but Martins has him pressed against the cage.
Martins misses with a body punch.
Brucelee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brucelee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Brucelee is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Martins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Martins moves into range and clinches up with Brucelee.
Martins lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Brucelee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Martins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Martins.
A short uppercut from Martins.
Brucelee is looking to break free of the clinch but Martins has double underhooks.
Diogo Martins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brucelee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brucelee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Martins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martins prevents Brucelee from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Brucelee breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Martins clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Martins.
Martins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Martins holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Martins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brucelee's efforts to push away.
Brucelee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Martins taking a breather.
Brucelee is looking to break free of the clinch but Martins has double underhooks.
Martins lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Brucelee breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Martins closes the distance and clinches.
Brucelee working hard to break the clinch.
Martins has Brucelee pressed against the cage, preventing Brucelee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brucelee is trying to break the clinch but Martins is controlling him.
Brucelee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Martins misses with a punch on the inside.
Brucelee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Martins stalling against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Martins receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Martins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Martins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brucelee's efforts to push away.#BC#
Brucelee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diogo Martins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Martins moves into the clinch.
Brucelee is trying to break the clinch but Martins is controlling him.
Brucelee has had enough of the clinch but Martins keeps him there for the moment.
Brucelee wants to break free but Martins has control.
Brucelee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Martins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brucelee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brucelee has had enough of the clinch but Martins keeps him there for the moment.
Brucelee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Martins tries a knee to the head but Brucelee blocks it.
Brucelee wants to break free but Martins has control.
Brucelee is trying to push Martins away but Martins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brucelee blocks it with crossed arms.
Martins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Martins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brucelee's efforts to push away.
Brucelee can't break the clinch.
Brucelee is trying to break free.
Brucelee working hard to break the clinch.
Martins has Brucelee pressed against the cage, preventing Brucelee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brucelee is trying to break the clinch but Martins is controlling him.
Martins is pushing Brucelee up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Martins lands a knee to the head.
Brucelee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brucelee letting Martins take a breather here.
Brucelee can't break the clinch.
#T4#
Brucelee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Martins is pushing Brucelee up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Martins gets through Brucelee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Brucelee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martins throws a jab but it's blocked by Brucelee.
Brucelee feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Martins closes the distance and clinches.
Brucelee has had enough of the clinch but Martins keeps him there for the moment.
Martins has Brucelee pressed against the cage, preventing Brucelee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Martins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Martins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brucelee tries to circle away but Martins has him pinned against the cage.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Martins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Martins holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Martins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Martins has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Brucelee breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Martins moves into the clinch.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Brucelee blocks with his arms.
Brucelee wants to break free but Martins has control.
Brucelee wants to break free but Martins has control.
Martins throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Martins fails to land.
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brucelee blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee calls for Martins to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Martins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brucelee.
Brucelee can't break the clinch.
Martins tries a knee to the head but Brucelee blocks it.
Brucelee has had enough of the clinch but Martins keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Martins prevents Brucelee from breaking the clinch.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Martins lands a right hand.
Martins working aggressively here.
Brucelee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martins prevents Brucelee from breaking the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Martins.
Martins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brucelee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martins has him pressed against the cage.
Martins leaning against his opponent.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for Martins to work.
Martins is pushing Brucelee up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brucelee working hard to break the clinch.
Basicly Brucelee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC#
Brucelee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brucelee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Martins closes the distance and pushes Brucelee back into the cage.
Martins misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Brucelee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Martins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Martins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brucelee is trying to force a seperation but Martins has the dominant position.
Brucelee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Martins has Brucelee pressed against the cage.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Brucelee takes an elbow to the forehead.
Martins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brucelee's efforts to push away.
Martins prevents Brucelee from breaking the clinch.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Brucelee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brucelee tries to break free but Martins pushes him back against the cage.
Martins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A bit of stalling here from Martins.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Martins.
Brucelee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Brucelee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brucelee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Brucelee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brucelee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Brucelee manages to break the clinch.
Martins misses with a body punch
and Brucelee counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Martins clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Martins lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Martins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brucelee is trying to push Martins away but Martins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Martins slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Brucelee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Martins moves into the clinch.
Martins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brucelee can't break the clinch.
Martins has Brucelee pressed against the cage.
Brucelee is trying to break the clinch but Martins is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brucelee trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diogo Martins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Martins winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diogo Martins! |
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Event:
Big Wave XIX
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Martins blocks a jab.
Despite the aggression on Martins's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Martins throws a head kick but Jung moves out of range.
Martins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jung tries to clinch there but Martins circles away.
As Jung backs off Martins throws a huge counter combo but Jung manages to avoid it all.
Martins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martins's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Martins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A head kick by Martins misses
and Martins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jung moves in looking to clinch but Martins pushes him off.#CL2#
Martins rushes Jung and presses him up against the cage.
Jung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martins just leaning against Jung, taking a breather.
Martins leaning his opponent against the cage.
Martins lands an elbow just above Jung 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Won Yong Jung has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Martins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Martins throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jung fails to land.
Jung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martins taking a breather. #T1#
Jung misses with some punches.
Martins tries to work over Jung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jung tries a body shot but Martins blocks it.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Jung is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Jung fails to land.
A short right from Martins.
Martins holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jung swings wildly with an uppercut but Martins uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Jung.
A left hand lands to the body for Jung.
Jung throws a punch but it's blocked by Martins.
Jung controlling the action here for a moment.
Martins throws an elbow but it misses.
Jung working aggressively here.
Jung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jungs head. #T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Martins throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jung.
Jung has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jung.
Martins blocks an uppercut.
Martins effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martins.
Jung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martins lands a nice elbow.
Martins looking to stall.
Martins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jung misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jung avoids the elbow strike from Martins, against the cage.
Martins stalling in the clinch but Jung improves position.
Jung tries to throw a body punch but Martins avoids it by throwing Jung back against the cage.
Martins is pushing Jung up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jung blocks an elbow strike from Martins.
#T3#
Jung misses with the head strike.
Martins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Martins prevents a body shot from Jung.
Jung digs a right hand underneath Martins's ribcage. Martins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Martins leaning against his opponent.
Martins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martins lands a nice elbow.
Martins takes a shot to the head.
Martins is looking to control Jung's arms but Jung gets an underhook and turns him. Now Martins has his back to the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jung's brow.
Martins is trying to maintain a safe position but Jung gets an underhook and turns Martins into the cage.#T4#
Martins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martins misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martins.
Martins controlling the action here for a moment.
Martins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jung swings wildly with an uppercut but Martins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jung blocks an elbow strike from Martins.
Jung misses with a body punch.
Jung blocks an elbow strike.
Jung has a couple of punches blocked by Martins.
Jung lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martins blocking some punches.
Martins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Martins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martins lands a left hand.
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 Won Yong Jung will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Won Yong Jung's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Martins clinches.
Nice body punch from Jung - that landed with a thud.
Jung has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martins throws an elbow that misses.
Jung lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Martins blocks an uppercut.
Jung throws a punch but it's blocked by Martins.
Martins blocks an uppercut.
Jung misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jung can't find room to land a body shot as Martins controls the action.
Jung gets through Martins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jung dodges an elbow strike from Martins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martins landing knees to the body.
Martins tries to stall but Jung uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jung takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short uppercut from Jung.
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!
Jung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martins's elbow. #T1#
Martins stalls.
Jung tries a body shot but Martins blocks it.
Martins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jung takes an elbow to the temple.
Jung presses Martins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jung misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martins blocking some punches.
Jung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martins's elbow.
Jung lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jung blocks the elbow strike.
Jung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jung's defenses.
Jung misses with some punches.
Jung swings wildly with an uppercut but Martins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jung misses with some punches.
Jung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martins blocking some punches.
#T2#
Jung has a couple of punches blocked by Martins.
Jung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jung misses with a punch on the inside.
Jung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martins tries a knee to the head but Jung blocks it.
Jung misses with a punch to the body.
Jung working aggressively here.
Martins blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martins misses with an elbow over the top.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A shot in the inside from Jung.
Jung misses with the head strike.
Jung misses with a punch to the body.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Martins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jung tries a body shot but Martins blocks it.
Jung struggles to land a body shot inside as Martins controls his hands.
Jung takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
Jung throws a head punch that misses.
Jung tries to work over Martins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martins throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Jung on the inside.
Martins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jung's defenses.
Jung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jung misses with a body punch.
Jung throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martins.
The referee calls for Martins to work.
Jung misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martins taking a breather.
Jung swings wildly with an uppercut but Martins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jung trying to control the position but instead, Martins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jung into the cage.
Martins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Martins lands an elbow inside that Jung shrugs off.
Martins lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#Won Yong Jung's cut is getting worse.
Martins blocks an uppercut.
Jung tries to work over Martins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jung blocks an elbow strike from Martins.
A head punch on the inside from Jung fails to land.
A short left from Jung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jung takes an elbow to the forehead.
Martins blocks an uppercut.
Jung lands a right hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jung as Martins tries to tie him up.
Jung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jung cracks Martins with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Won Yong Jung dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Won Yong Jung's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Martins has Jung up against the cage in a clinch.
Jung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Jung.
Still in the clinch, Martins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Martins blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Martins.
A short uppercut from Jung.
Martins misses with an elbow over the top.
Martins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jung is keeping busy.
Martins lands an elbow inside.
Jung misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins lands an elbow inside that Jung shrugs off.
Martins misses with an elbow strike.
Martins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jung working aggressively here.
#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Jung.
Jung has a couple of punches blocked by Martins.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Jung misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jung throws a punch but it's blocked by Martins.
Jung misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Jung.
Martins misses with an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Martins.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martins throws an elbow but misses.
Jung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martins's elbow.
Won Yong Jung has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Martins lands an elbow inside that Jung shrugs off. #CUT2#Won Yong Jung's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jung lands a shoulder strike.
Jung lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jung avoids a wild elbow strike from Martins.
Jung swings wildly with an uppercut but Martins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jung tries to throw a body punch but Martins avoids it by throwing Jung back against the cage. #T2#
Jung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jung misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jung has a couple of punches blocked by Martins.
Jung has a couple of punches blocked by Martins.
Martins blocking some punches.
Martins throws an elbow but it misses.
Jung lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martins backwards.
Martins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jung misses with a punch on the inside.
Martins lands a nice knee to the body.
Jung on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jung has a couple of punches blocked by Martins.
Jung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Martins.
Nice body punch from Jung - that landed with a thud.
Jung misses with the head strike.
Won Yong Jung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Martins is struggling to control the position.
Martins taking a breather.
Jung can't find room to land a body shot as Martins controls the action.
Martins taking a breather.
Martins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Martins stalling.
Jung lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martins backwards.
Jung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martins throws an elbow but it misses.
#T4#
Martins misses with an elbow over the top.
Jung blocks the elbow strike.
A bit of stalling here from Martins.
Jung tries to work over Martins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Martins throws an elbow but it misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jung's brow.
Martins tries a body shot but Jung blocks it.
Jung dodges an elbow strike from Martins.
Martins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diogo Martins.
Well Jung has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Won Yong Jung!
A less than humble Won Yong Jung misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Big Wave XVI: Semifinals
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Martins takes a swing at Dawson's ribcage but misses.
Dawson misses the shot to the body.
Martins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dawson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martins doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Martins moves into the clinch successfully.
Dawson tries to break free but Martins pushes him back against the cage.
Martins lands a damaging elbow.
Martins gets through Dawson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Martins lands an elbow inside that Dawson shrugs off.
Martins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dawson can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Martins tries a knee to the head but Dawson blocks it.
Martins lands an elbow just above Dawson 's eye.
Dawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Martins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T1#
Martins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice body punch from Martins - that landed with a thud.
Dawson is trying to push Martins away but Martins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Martins misses with an elbow strike.
Martins lands an elbow inside.
Dawson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Martins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dawson tries to break the clinch but Martins is controlling the position.
Dawson is trying to break the clinch but Martins is controlling him.
Dawson wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Dawson can't break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dawson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martins has him pressed against the cage.
Dawson is trying to push Martins away but Martins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Martins misses with an elbow over the top.
Martins scores with a knee to the head.
Martins is struggling to control the position.
Martins lands a damaging elbow.
Dawson wants to stall.
Dawson takes an elbow to the temple.
Dawson wants to break free but Martins has control.
#T3#
Dawson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dawson blocks an elbow strike.
Martins lands an elbow that stopped Dawson in his tracks for a moment.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Dawson is blocking nicely.
Martins digs a right hand underneath Dawson's ribcage. Dawson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The referee is keeping an eye on Martins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Martins is stalling here.
Dawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Martins.#BC#
Martins breaks the clinch.
Dawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Martins is just out of range.
Martins is looking to clinch but Dawson is avoiding it.
We've been informed that Dawson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Martins takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Martins lands an elbow that stopped Dawson in his tracks for a moment.
Dawson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Martins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dawson avoids it.
Martins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Martins scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Martins.
Dawson wants to break free but Martins has control.
Dawson is trying to break the clinch but Martins is controlling him.
Martins lands an elbow inside.
Dawson blocks an uppercut.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Dawson blocks with his arms.
Martins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dawson's efforts to push away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Martins dominated that round.
That's time! Martins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Martins rushes Dawson and presses him up against the cage.
Martins scores with a shot to the side of Dawson's head.
Dawson is trying to break the clinch but Martins has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Martins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Diogo Martins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dawson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Martins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dawson can do to turn this around?
Martins misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martins.
Martins pushes off an throws an elbow but Dawson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins misses with an elbow strike.
Dawson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Martins lands a nice elbow.
Martins controlling the action here for a moment.
Dawson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martins has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Martins lands a nice elbow.
Martins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dawson's defenses.
Martins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Martins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dawson's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Thomas Dawson has been cut.
Martins lands an elbow inside that Dawson shrugs off.
Dawson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dawson is trying to push Martins away but Martins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Martins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Martins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2#
Dawson tries to break the clinch but Martins is controlling the position.
Dawson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Martins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Martins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dawson takes an elbow to the temple.
Martins just leaning against Dawson, taking a breather.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Dawson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Dawson takes an elbow to the temple.
Martins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Martins slows down the pace here.
Martins lands an elbow that stopped Dawson in his tracks for a moment.
Dawson working hard to break the clinch.
Martins lands an elbow just above Dawson 's eye.
Nice elbow from Martins.
Martins misses with an elbow over the top.
Martins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dawson is looking to break free of the clinch but Martins has double underhooks.
Martins tries a knee to the head but Dawson blocks it.
Dawson can't break the clinch.
#T4#
Martins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Martins taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Martins throws an elbow that misses.
Dawson being controlled against the cage.
Martins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dawson blocks it with crossed arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Martins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Dawson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dawson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dawson. That did some damage!
Dawson swings for the body but Martins moves out of range.
Dawson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMartins.
Dawson stuns Martins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dawson throws a body punch but Martins moves out of range.
Dawson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Martins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Dawson.
Martins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawson.
Dawson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dawson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson punishes Martins's body with a nice straight punch.
Martins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diogo Martins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Dawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martins manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Martins.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Dawson counter with a right hand.
Dawson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dawson throws a right hand that Martins ducks under and follows up with a left that Martins also avoids with ease.
Martins is looking to clinch.
Martins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martins doesn't manage to clinch there - Dawson circles away.
Dawson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thomas Dawson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Martins forces Dawson back against the cage and clinches.
Martins misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martins.
Dawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Martins.#T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martins.
Martins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dawson's efforts to push away.
Martins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dawson up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martins throws an elbow but misses.
Martins lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawson is trying to force a seperation but Martins has the dominant position.
Martins misses with an elbow strike.
Martins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dawson's defenses.
Dawson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Martins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Martins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dawson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Martins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Martins.
Martins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dawson tries to break free but Martins pushes him back against the cage.
Martins has Dawson pressed against the cage, preventing Dawson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Martins is pushing Dawson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Martins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Martins leaning against his opponent.
Martins with a knee to the head.
#T4#
Martins keeps control of Dawson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Martins lands an elbow that stopped Dawson in his tracks for a moment.
Martins stalling in the clinch.
Martins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diogo Martins.
Dawson lands a head shot.
Thomas Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dawson's hands.
Martins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dawson to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab lands there for Dawson.
Dawson lands a nice hook to Martins's body. Martins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Martins rushes Dawson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diogo Martins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martins.
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 Diogo Martins.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Martins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:25
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diogo Martins! |
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Event:
BWMMA XII 135 Tourny R2
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Hernandez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Martins on his heels. He'll look to pass Martins's guard now, I'm sure.
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.
Martins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hernandez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hernandez pushing down on Martins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hernandez in particular looking to stall.
Martins is trying to stand back up but Hernandez is controlling him
Hernandez is nestled in close to Martins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hernandez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hernandez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martins is just riding it out for now. Hernandez eventually gives up the hold.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Martins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hernandez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Martins! #T1#
Martins is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hernandez lands a couple of good shots and Martins has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Martins trying to get back to his feet but Hernandez is in full control for now.
Hernandez is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Hernandez lands strikes to the head.
Martins staying busy and making it hard for Hernandez to control.
Hernandez lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Hernandez is landing with strikes from the back. #T2#
Hernandez controlling from the back.
Hernandez lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Martins hold on?!
Hernandez lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Martins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez lands shots from the back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hernandez.
Hernandez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Martins trying to get back to his feet but Hernandez is in full control for now.
Martins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hernandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hernandez scores with strikes from the back.
#T3#
Hernandez is punishing Martins with some ground and pound.
Hernandez 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.
Hernandez controlling from the back.
Hernandez landing with strikes.
Hernandez is punishing Martins with some ground and pound.
Martins trying to get back to his feet but Hernandez is in full control for now.
Hernandez has Martins flattened out and is raining down punches.
A lull in the action here.
Hernandez softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Martins is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
Hernandez lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Hernandez tries to keep control of the position but Martins is staying busy.
Hernandez is punishing Martins with strikes - can he finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martins grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Martins is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hernandez lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Martins.
Hernandez has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Martins. #SUB#
Hernandez is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Martins with him. Martins is trying to defend but Hernandez has an arm under the chin now! Martins grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Hernandez!
A relieved looking Frank Hernandez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Big Wave 5
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Martins checks a low kick from Horowitz.#CL2#
Martins has closed the distance and engaged Horowitz in a clinch.
Horowitz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martins has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Martins to work.
Horowitz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Horowitz manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Horowitz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martins defends well.
Horowitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martins is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Horowitz throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martins wants to stand but Horowitz is controlling his posture from full guard.
Martins is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Horowitz gets tackled into the cage by Martins. Martins maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Martins manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Martins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Horowitz wants to clinch up but Martins keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Martins instigates a clinch.
Martins gets underhooks to prevent Horowitz's takedown attempt.
Horowitz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Martins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Martins's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Martins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Martins has Horowitz pressed against the cage, preventing Horowitz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Martins stalling against the cage.
Martins leaning his opponent against the cage.
Martins receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Martins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Horowitz is working for takedown but Martins is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morty Horowitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Martins lands a nice elbow.
Horowitz is trying to drag Martins to the mat but Martins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Martins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Martins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Horowitz struggles to land a body shot inside as Martins controls his hands.
Martins lands an elbow just above Horowitz 's eye.
Martins slowing the pace effectively.
Martins is stalling here.
The crowd are getting on Martins's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#BC2#
Martins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Martins drives through and clinches with Horowitz against the cage.
Horowitz wants to get back to striking at distance but Martins won't allow it.
#T4#
Martins lands an elbow just above Horowitz 's eye.
Horowitz pushes off an throws an elbow but Martins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Martins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Horowitz is trying to pull guard but Martins has him pressed against the cage.
Martins stalls.
Horowitz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Martins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Martins is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diogo Martins.#CL2#
Martins drives through and clinches with Horowitz against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A body shot lands from Martins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martins pushes Horowitz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Martins lands an elbow just above Horowitz 's eye.
Martins slowing the pace effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Martins dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Horowitz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martins swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Martins instigates a clinch.
Martins slows down the pace here.
Martins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Horowitz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Martins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Martins has Horowitz pushed against the cage.#TD#
Horowitz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Horowitz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins tries to stand but Horowitz is controlling from the bottom.
Horowitz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Horowitz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##ES2#
Martins manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Martins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A frustrated look appears on Horowitz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Martins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Horowitz's defenses.
Horowitz goes for a takedown attempt but Martins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morty Horowitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Martins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Horowitz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Martins lands an elbow just above Horowitz 's eye. #T2#
Martins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Martins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Martins.
Martins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diogo Martins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Martins is pushing Horowitz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Horowitz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Martins after a bit of a struggle.
Martins pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martins leaning against his opponent.
#TD#
Horowitz jumps into guard, dragging Martins to the mat.
#T3#
Martins is looking to stand up but Horowitz won't let him.
Horowitz looking for a sweep. Not yet Horowitz, not yet.
Horowitz working a defensive guard here.
Horowitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martins is one step ahead there.
Martins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Horowitz is proving hard to escape from.
Horowitz pulls Martins in to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Horowitz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Martins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Martins takes the fight into the clinch.
Horowitz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martins has him pressed against the cage.
Martins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Horowitz jumps guard but Martins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Horowitz looking to stall.
Horowitz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Martins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Martins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Martins lands an elbow inside that Horowitz shrugs off.
Martins stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Martins lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Morty Horowitz has been cut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Martins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Martins continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horowitz tries a knee to the head but Martins blocks it.
#TD#
Horowitz successfully pulls guard.
#T1#
Horowitz wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Martins stands and steps away. Horowitz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Martins forces Horowitz back against the cage and clinches.
Horowitz is trying to break the clinch but Martins is controlling him.
Horowitz tries to break the clinch but Martins is controlling the position.
Horowitz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Martins is defending well.
Martins slowing the pace effectively.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Martins.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Horowitz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martins prevents it.
Martins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Martins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Martins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Horowitz or not.
Martins stalling in the clinch.
Martins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diogo Martins.#CL2#
Martins darts in and clinches Horowitz up against the cage.
Martins is pressed up against the cage. Horowitz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Martins down to the mat. Martins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morty Horowitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martins connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Martins forces Horowitz back against the cage and clinches.
Martins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Martins leaning against his opponent.
Martins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Martins working Horowitz over with knees to the body.#T3#
The referee calls for Martins to work.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Martins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Horowitz up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diogo Martins.
Horowitz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martins as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Martins closes the distance and pushes Horowitz back into the cage.
Martins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Horowitz up against the cage.
Martins stalling in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Martins controlling the action here for a moment.
#T4#
Martins lands a body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Martins.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diogo Martins.#CL2#
Martins gets a clinch.
Horowitz tries to pull guard but Martins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Martins.
Martins lands an elbow inside.
Martins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Martins stalling the fight.
Martins stalling in the clinch.
Morty Horowitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diogo Martins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Horowitz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Martins to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Martins breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diogo Martins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Martins winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diogo Martins! |
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Event:
Big Wave Big Man Tournament R1
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Martins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Martins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martins tries to clinch up.
Matti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martins paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Martins clinches with his opponent.
Martins stalling in the clinch but Matti improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Martins fails to land.
Martins stalls.
Martins is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Matti - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T1#
Martins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matti is stalling here.
Martins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matti's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Matti throws an elbow but misses.
Martins blocks a body shot from Matti.
Martins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Martins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Matti in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Martins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T2#
Martins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Martins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Matti up against the cage.
Matti being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diogo Martins.
Matti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matti lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Martins backs up against the cage.
Matti dips to his left and cracks Martins with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Martins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Matti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martins moves in looking to clinch but Matti pushes him off.#T3#
Martins darts in trying to clinch
and Matti counters with a left and a right that stings Martins. #CL#
Martins moves into range and clinches up with Matti.
The referee is keeping an eye on Martins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Martins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Martins slows down the pace here.
Matti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martins.
Matti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martins.
Martins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Matti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matti is trying to break the clinch but Martins has him pressed against the cage.
Martins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Martins stalling in the clinch.
Martins taking a breather.
Martins trying to stall but Matti improves his position.
Matti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matti has Martins pushed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Matti takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gustav Matti will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Martins closes the distance and pushes Matti back into the cage.
Martins stalling against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Matti.
Matti trying to control the position but instead, Martins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Matti into the cage.
Martins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matti swings wildly with an uppercut but Martins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Martins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Martins gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diogo Martins.
Martins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martins tries to clinch there but Matti circles away.
Martins wants to clinch up but Matti keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Matti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Martins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Martins manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Matti lands a jab to the head.
#CL#
Martins moves into range and clinches up with Matti.
Martins scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC#
Martins breaks from the clinch.
Martins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Matti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matti keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Matti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Martins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matti throws a combination. Martins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3#
Matti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Matti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Martins stalling against the cage.
The referee calls for Martins to work.
Martins stalling the fight.
Martins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martins tries to land knees in the clinch but Matti avoids the damage to the body.
Martins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Martins fails to land.
Matti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Martins is trying to break the clinch but Matti has him pressed against the cage.
Matti being controlled against the cage.
Martins lands an elbow inside that Matti shrugs off.
Martins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Martins looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matti being controlled against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gustav Matti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch but Matti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gustav Matti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matti throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Martins doesn't manage to clinch there - Matti circles away.
Martins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matti.
Martins is looking to clinch.
Matti tries to clinch up.
Matti lands a right hook to the body.
Matti wants to clinch up but Martins keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Matti pushes Martins up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Martins.
Martins is trying to stall.
Matti has had enough of the clinch but Martins keeps him there for the moment.
Martins stalling in the clinch but Matti improves position. #T1#
Come on Martins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Martins is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diogo Martins.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martins tries to clinch up but Matti circles away and keeps his distance.
Martins wants to clinch but Matti slips to the side
and Matti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Martins darts in and clinches Matti up against the cage.
Matti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martins stalling in the clinch but Matti improves position.
Martins is trying to maintain a safe position but Matti gets an underhook and turns Martins into the cage.#T2#
Martins holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Martins trying to control the position but instead, Matti has worked for underhooks and has pushed Martins into the cage.
Martins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diogo Martins.
Matti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diogo Martins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martins closes the distance but Matti moves to the side
and Matti counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matti jabs Martins right on the nose. Martins blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Martins clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matti's elbow. #T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Martins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Matti blocks an uppercut.
Martins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matti is defending well for now.
Matti is struggling to control the position.
Martins slowing the pace effectively.
Matti takes an elbow to the forehead.
Martins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
Matti is trying to break the clinch but Martins has him pressed against the cage.
Martins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martins.
Martins is looking to control Matti's arms but Matti gets an underhook and turns him. Now Martins has his back to the cage.
Martins looking to slow down the pace here.
Matti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martins avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matti can't find room to land a body shot as Martins controls the action.
Martins lands a knee to the body.
Diogo Martins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gustav Matti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC#
Martins breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustav Matti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matti 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Matti! |
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