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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Martinez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martinez looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Martinez throws a leg kick #TD#
and Hagmedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hagmedov pushing down on Martinez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hagmedov is nestled in close to Martinez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Hagmedov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hagmedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hagmedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hagmedov drops an elbow to the side of Martinez's head.
Hagmedov is taking a breather. Martinez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Hagmedov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hagmedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Martinez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hagmedov content to control rather than advance. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hagmedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martinez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Well, if Hagmedov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hagmedov slips a nice elbow through Martinez's hands, connecting with Martinez's forehead.
Hagmedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hagmedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hagmedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hagmedov controlling the action here.
Martinez taking some punishment here, with Hagmedov in his half guard. #T4#
Hagmedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hagmedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martinez keeps working.
Hagmedov controlling the action here.
Hagmedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hagmedov trying to control from half guard but Martinez is working away.
Hagmedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Umar Hagmedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Martinez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hagmedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Hagmedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hagmedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hagmedov 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.
Martinez is breathing heavily.#T1#
Martinez striking off his back but it's not causing Hagmedov any problems.
Hagmedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hagmedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hagmedov sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Hagmedov drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2#
Hagmedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hagmedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hagmedov wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Hagmedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Martinez's head.
Hagmedov stays in close to Martinez's body and controls the position. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Hagmedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Martinez's guard.
Hagmedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hagmedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Hagmedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hagmedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hagmedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Hagmedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hagmedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Umar Hagmedov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Martinez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hagmedov.
Hagmedov throws the left hand but Martinez avoids the punch easily.
Hagmedov stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Hagmedov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Martinez's guard.
Hagmedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hagmedov wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hagmedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hagmedov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Martinez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hagmedov connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hagmedov controlling the position from side mount.
Hagmedov working the ground and pound.
Martinez is being controlled here.
Hagmedov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hagmedov trying to control the position but Martinez is working away.
Hagmedov controls the position.
Umar Hagmedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hagmedov trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hagmedov controls the position from side control.
Hagmedov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
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.
Hagmedov takes a little break here. Martinez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hagmedov scores with punches from side control.
Martinez is being controlled here.
Martinez taking a bit of punishment here - Hagmedov scoring with strikes.
Hagmedov slows the pace down.
Emmanuel Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umar Hagmedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Umar Hagmedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hagmedov 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umar Hagmedov!
Umar Hagmedov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Emmanuel Martinez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; TW GC!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
GC drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Martinez (0) vs (2) GC
Martinez looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#SUB2#
GC drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick GC off! GC jumps back into Martinez's guard. #SUB2#
GC drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and GC jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
GC has gone for a leg lock! Martinez slips out almost immediately though and dives into GC's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (2) vs (2) GC
GC is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (2) vs (4) GC#SUB2#
GC is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
GC is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martinez is just riding it out for now. GC eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
GC is trying to work for a kimura but Martinez is defending well.
#T1##SUB2#
GC is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
GC seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
GC is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Martinez has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
GC is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martinez sees it coming and defends easily.
GC really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martinez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
GC is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2##SUB2#
GC is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
GC is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Martinez has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
GC is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
GC is looking for a kimura here.
Martinez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
GC is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martinez defends it well. #T3##SUB2#
GC is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Martinez has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
GC is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martinez sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
GC is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martinez defends it well. #SUB2#
GC is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martinez defends it well. #SUB2#
GC is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
GC is looking for a kimura here.
#T4##SUB2#
GC is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martinez is just riding it out for now. GC eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
GC is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martinez defends it well. #SUB2#
GC is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martinez is just riding it out for now. GC eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
GC wants to work for an arm triangle but Martinez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T5##SUB2#
GC is working for a kimura but Martinez is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Martinez is defending against the submission attempts here by GC.
#SUB2#
GC is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
GC wants to work for an arm triangle but Martinez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
GC in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Martinez tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from GC!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). TW GC! |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcos Pencho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Emmanuel Martinez!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Martinez clinches with his opponent.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!#TD#
Pencho gets control of Martinez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pencho will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Martinez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Pencho working for a triangle but Martinez defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Martinez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pencho dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (2) vs (0) Martinez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pencho drops back, looking for a kneebar! Martinez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Martinez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Martinez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pencho (2) vs (4) Martinez#T1##SUB2#
Martinez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Martinez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pencho prevents Martinez from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Martinez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pencho is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pencho gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Pencho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Martinez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pencho manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Martinez has Pencho in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (4) vs (4) Martinez
Pencho has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Martinez has his foot on Pencho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pencho works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB#
Pencho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Martinez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pencho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Pencho drops back, looking for a kneebar! Martinez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Martinez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Martinez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pencho (4) vs (8) Martinez#SUB2#
Martinez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Pencho is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Martinez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pencho (8) vs (8) Martinez
Martinez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Martinez tries to escape the position.
#T5##SUB#
Pencho is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Martinez breaks Pencho's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (8) vs (10) Martinez#SUB2#
Martinez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pencho looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pencho looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pencho! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pencho (12) vs (10) Martinez
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Martinez wants to control but Pencho postures up.
Martinez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pencho wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Pencho wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Martinez, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Martinez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
We've been informed that Martinez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Pencho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Martinez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Martinez has one of Pencho's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Pencho working away.#T8##SUB#
Pencho swings around for an armbar but Martinez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pencho's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (12) vs (12) Martinez#SUB2#
Martinez has gone for a leg lock! Pencho slips out almost immediately though and dives into Martinez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (14) vs (12) Martinez
Martinez is controlling Pencho's posture.#SUB#
Pencho is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Martinez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Martinez has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (14) vs (14) Martinez#T9#
Pencho has Martinez pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Martinez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pencho is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pencho has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (16) vs (14) Martinez#SUB#
Pencho is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T10##SUB2#
Martinez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pencho defends well.#SUB#
Pencho drops back, looking for a kneebar! Martinez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Martinez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Martinez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pencho (16) vs (18) Martinez
Pencho is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Martinez moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pencho (16) vs (20) Martinez#SUB2#
Martinez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pencho is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (18) vs (20) Martinez#SUB#
Pencho drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Martinez dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (18) vs (22) Martinez#SUB2#
Martinez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pencho is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pencho has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (20) vs (22) Martinez#T12#
Martinez looking to control.
#SUB#
Pencho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pencho preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Martinez has his foot on Pencho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pencho works his way back into a safe position though.#T13##SUB#
Pencho drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Martinez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pencho has Martinez in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (20) vs (24) Martinez#SUB2#
Martinez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pencho is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pencho has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (22) vs (24) Martinez
Martinez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14##SUB#
Pencho has gone for a leg lock! Martinez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pencho's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (22) vs (26) Martinez#SUB#
Pencho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martinez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Martinez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pencho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martinez defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martinez wins on points by 26 to 22.
An out of breath Emmanuel Martinez 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Martinez moves into range and clinches up with Hacker.#BC2#
Martinez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hacker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hacker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hacker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hacker lands with a kick to the ribs.
#TD2#
Martinez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hacker is trying to defend but Martinez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Martinez wants to control but Hacker is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Martinez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SU2#
Martinez escapes and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Martinez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hacker. Hacker obviously looking to wear him down.
Hacker wants to land a leg kick but Martinez is out of range.
Joe Hacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hacker throws a head kick that Martinez semi-blocks.
Hacker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Martinez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martinez fails with a takedown attempt.
Hacker scores with a three punch combo!
Hacker lands a front kick.#T2#
Martinez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Martinez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hacker. Hacker obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hacker throws a right hand that Martinez ducks under and follows up with a left that Martinez also avoids with ease.
Martinez tries to counter with a clinch but Hacker shakes him off and moves away.
Hacker throws a one two combo.
#TD2#
Martinez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hacker's half guard.
Martinez wants to control but Hacker is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hacker wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Hacker wants to stand back up but Martinez manages to pass into side control.
Martinez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Martinez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hacker is trying to buck Martinez off.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martinez shoots for a double leg takedown but Hacker sprawls well. He's pushed Martinez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joe Hacker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emmanuel Martinez.#CL2#
Martinez has closed the distance and engaged Hacker in a clinch.
Hacker tries to break free but Martinez pushes him back against the cage.
Martinez tries to score a body lock takedown but Hacker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Martinez gets control of Hacker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Martinez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Martinez looks winded!
Hacker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Martinez's guard.
Martinez working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Martinez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hacker defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Hacker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hacker connects with a solid leg kick.
A punch combination from Hacker misses. #TD2#
Martinez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hacker tries to kick Martinez off in order to stand up. Martinez Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Hacker is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Martinez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Martinez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Martinez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SU2#
Martinez decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Martinez tries to clinch but Hacker moves out of range.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown but Hacker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hacker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hacker throws a head kick but Martinez moves out of range.
Hacker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hacker sprawls well. Hacker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Martinez gets slowly back to his feet.
Hacker thumps Martinez with a low kick.
Hacker thumps Martinez with a low kick.
Martinez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hacker throws a sloppy head kick and Martinez moves out of range easily.
Martinez wants to counter with a clinch but Hacker pushes him away.
Hacker connects with a high kick.
Martinez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hacker can pounce on him.
Hacker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martinez looks for a takedown but Hacker sprawls well.
Joe Hacker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emmanuel Martinez.
Martinez is breathing heavily.#T3#
Hacker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Martinez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hacker sprawls well. Hacker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Martinez gets slowly back to his feet.
Martinez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hacker. Hacker obviously looking to wear him down.
Hacker with the inside leg kick.
Martinez moves forwards but Hacker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hacker scores with a three punch combo!
Joe Hacker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hacker lands a jab.
Martinez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hacker swivels and escapes.
A head kick misses from Hacker.
Hacker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hacker misses with a body kick.
Hacker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hacker.
Hacker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hacker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Martinez tries to counter it with a takedown but Hacker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hacker scores with a leg kick.
Hacker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Martinez takes a step back to recover.
Hacker throws a sloppy head kick and Martinez moves out of range easily.
Hacker throws a head kick that half lands.
Hacker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown but Hacker shows good takedown defense.
Joe Hacker is winning the standup battle so far.
Hacker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martinez.
A good leg kick by Hacker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Hacker dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hacker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Martinez if he has to take too many more of those.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hacker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hacker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hacker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice takedown defense from Hacker. No joy for Martinez on that attempt.
Martinez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hacker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martinez. That did some damage!
Martinez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hacker is fending him off so far but Martinez persists. Nope, Hacker circles away and we're back to standing.
Martinez tries for a takedown but Hacker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joe Hacker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emmanuel Martinez.
A jab from Hacker finds it's way through Martinez's defenses.
Hacker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hacker throws a nice head kick!
Hacker lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Hacker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Martinez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hacker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hacker scores with a leg kick.
Hacker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Martinez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hacker circles away.
Martinez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Martinez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hacker.
Nice body kick from Hacker.
Hacker throws a head kick that misses.
Hacker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Martinez will feel that in the morning.
Hacker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Martinez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hacker.
Hacker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hacker.
Joe Hacker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martinez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hacker throws a right hand that Martinez ducks under and follows up with a left that Martinez also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Martinez drives through and clinches with Hacker against the cage.
#BC2#
Martinez breaks the clinch.
Martinez checks a leg kick nicely.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hacker as he avoids it easily.
Hacker connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Hacker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hacker - that will leave a mark!
Hacker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Martinez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hacker defends well and Martinez ends up having to push Hacker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hacker lands with a kick to the temple. Martinez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hacker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martinez wants to clinch.
Martinez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A punch combination from Hacker misses. #T3#
Hacker tries a head kick but it misses.
Hacker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Martinez checks it well.
Martinez throws a head kick that half lands.
#TD2#
Martinez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Martinez tries for a kimura but Hacker is defending well.
Martinez throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hacker works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #SU2#
Martinez stands up and beckons Hacker to join him on the feet. #T4##CL2#
Martinez closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Hacker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hacker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martinez's sensitive parts.
Hacker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hacker scores with a one two! Martinez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hacker throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Martinez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Martinez. #BC#
Hacker breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Martinez.
Hacker looks to land a body kick but Martinez moved away.
Emmanuel Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Hacker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hacker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martinez can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes from Hacker. Those never looked like landing.
Hacker blocks a head kick by Martinez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Hacker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hacker, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Hacker! |
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