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Event:
IFA 5: Yosemite
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Martin fails with the takedown.
Shackleford is looking to counter the offense by Martin and move into the clinch.
Shackleford lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Martin has managed to clinch.
Shackleford looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shackleford is looking to break free of the clinch but Martin has double underhooks.
Shackleford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shackleford is looking to break free of the clinch but Martin has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Shackleford's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shackleford obliges.
Martin goes for a takedown attempt but Shackleford pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rusty Shackleford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Martin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shackleford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shackleford lands a nice looking kick to the body. Martin takes a step back to recover.
Martin shoots for a takedown but Shackleford saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rusty Shackleford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Martin.
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown but Shackleford manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Martin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice body kick from Shackleford.
Martin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Martin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shackleford - the referee stops the clock and Martin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shackleford. Martin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A solid body kick from Shackleford.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and Shackleford moves out of range easily.
It appears Shackleford was looking to counter with a kick there.
Martin looks winded!
Shackleford lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been told by Shackleford's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Martin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shackleford thows a body kick. Martin tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
Shackleford swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Martin.
Shackleford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martin's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Martin moves into the clinch successfully.
Shackleford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martin is defending well for now.
Shackleford tries to land a knee to the head but Martin blocks with his arms.
Martin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shackleford gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Martin.
Shackleford is looking to break free of the clinch but Martin has double underhooks.
Martin has Shackleford pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shackleford manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Martin digs a right hand into Shackleford's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shackleford's gas tank.
Shackleford tries to land knees in the clinch but Martin avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Shackleford trying to land knees to the body.
Martin keeps control of Shackleford as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Martin tries to score a body lock takedown but Shackleford shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shackleford is trying to push Martin away but Martin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shackleford tries to break the clinch but Martin is controlling the position.
Martin is trying to drag Shackleford to the mat but Shackleford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Shackleford breaks from the clinch.
Shackleford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Martin goes for a double leg but Shackleford avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shackleford continues to drive forward.
Shackleford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shackleford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shackleford!
Shackleford is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T4#
Shackleford lands a slapping body shot.
Shackleford lands with a nice body punch.
Shackleford plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shackleford plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shackleford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shackleford moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Martin throws a body kick that misses.
Shackleford lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shackleford throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martin with the counter takedown but Shackleford avoids it easily.
Shackleford is looking to wear down Martin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shackleford thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Martin if he has to take too many more of those.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Martin has eaten all the pies!#CL2#
Martin clinches up with Shackleford and pushes him back against the cage.
Martin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shackleford.#BC2#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Shackleford dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shackleford's waist but Shackleford gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side.
Shackleford lands a high kick!
Shackleford fakes the leg kick and cracks Martin in the body.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Shackleford.
Shackleford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rusty Shackleford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Martin has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Martin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shackleford has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Martin is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Martin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Shackleford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martin on the ground.
Shackleford wants to stand and escape but Martin is having none of it.
Martin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shackleford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shackleford wants to get back to his feet but Martin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shackleford being controlled here, momentarily.
Martin slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martin stops Shackleford from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martin slows the pace down in half guard. #SU2#
Martin stands up and beckons Shackleford to join him on the feet.
A low kick lands for Shackleford.
Shackleford throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shackleford.
Shackleford defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martin.
Martin doesn't manage to clinch there - Shackleford circles away.
Shackleford lands with a right hand. #T3#
Martin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shackleford sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rusty Shackleford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Martin.
Shackleford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shackleford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Martin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shackleford avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Shackleford on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Martin closes the distance and pushes Shackleford back into the cage.
Martin misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Shackleford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shackleford lands a head kick!
A solid body kick from Shackleford. #T4#
Martin takes a swing at Shackleford's ribcage but misses.
Martin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shackleford lets loose with a powerful body kick. Martin will feel that in the morning.
Shackleford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shackleford. Martin shrugs it off though.
Shackleford cracks Martin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Martin drives through with a takedown into Shackleford's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shackleford can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martin controls the pace.#SUB2#
Martin drops back looking for a leg! Shackleford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shackleford manages to kick Martin off! Martin jumps back into Shackleford's guard.
Martin throwing strikes from guard but Shackleford blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Shackleford dominated that second round.
That's time! Shackleford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Shackleford thuds his shin into the meat of Martin's side.
Rusty Shackleford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shackleford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martin somewhat.
Shackleford throws a head kick that half lands.
Shackleford keeps the fight on the outside.
Shackleford is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Martin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shackleford. Shackleford obviously looking to wear him down.
Shackleford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shackleford lands a high kick!
Martin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shackleford avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Shackleford.
Shackleford scores with a push kick.
Shackleford lands a head kick. Martin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shackleford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rusty Shackleford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Martin.
Martin throws a lazy head kick
and Shackleford counters with a nice body kick.
Shackleford stuffs the takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shackleford.
Shackleford connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Shackleford lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shackleford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shackleford lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Martin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Martin misses with a takedown
and Shackleford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shackleford goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Martin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shackleford.
Martin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shackleford lands with a kick to the temple. Martin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Martin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shackleford counters with a nice kick to the body.
Martin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Shackleford throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shackleford explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shackleford.
Shackleford throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shackleford lands with a kick to the temple. Martin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Martin closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Martin pulls Shackleford into guard.
#ES2#
Martin is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Shackleford presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Shackleford prevents the takedown attempt.
#T4#
Martin is stalling here.
Martin managing to block the knees to the body from Shackleford.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shackleford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martin has him pressed against the cage.
Shackleford tries to land a knee to the head but Martin blocks with his arms.
Martin lands a shoulder strike.
Shackleford blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wayne Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shackleford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rusty Shackleford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shackleford, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusty Shackleford! |
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Event:
IFA 3: Pressure
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Xan misses with a looping left.
Martin misses with a jab to the body
enabling Xan to counter with a crisp jab.
Martin shoots in for a double leg but Xan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Xan throws a shot from downtown. Martin moves away and avoids it.
Xan slips a jab and a cross from Martin.
Xan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Martin closes the distance and clinches.
Martin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Xan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Martin.
Martin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xan is trying to pull guard but Martin has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martin walks away with a smile on his face. Xan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Martin doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Xan counter with a right hand.
Liu Xan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Martin.
Martin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xan pinned against the cage. Xan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Xan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Xan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Xan with a jab.
Martin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Martin walks into a straight right hand from Xan.
Martin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Martin wants to clinch.
Xan tries to bum rush Martin with a series of wild strikes but Martin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Martin has eaten all the pies!
Xan lands a nice shot to the body.
Xan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Martin dodges the punch combination from Xan.
#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Xan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xan's waist but Xan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side.
Xan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Xan swinging wildly here.
Martin unleashes a big counter combination but Xan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Xan lands a right hook to the body.
Xan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Xan.
Xan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Xan with a nice cross.
Martin throws a right and a left that Xan avoids nicely.
Xan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
A right-left combo lands from Xan.
Xan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Martin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Martin throws a right hand that Xan ducks under and follows up with a left that Xan also avoids with ease.
Xan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Xan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martin misses with a body punch
and Xan counters with a straight right hand.
Martin looks winded!
Xan jabs Martin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Xan dips to his left and cracks Martin with an uppercut!
Xan connects with a body shot that sends Martin's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Xan. Beautiful body shot.
Martin tries to clinch
and Xan counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheers as Xan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Martin doesn't seem phased though.
Xan lands a jab-cross combination. #T4#
Xan with a hook.
Xan works the jab nicely.
Martin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Xan to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Martin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Xan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Martin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Martin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Xan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Martin tries to clinch but Xan moves out of range.
Xan misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin misses with a double jab.
Martin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liu Xan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Martin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Martin forces Xan back against the cage and clinches.
Xan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Xan jumps guard.
#SUB#
Xan has his feet on Martin's thighs here. He's pushed Martin off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Martin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Liu Xan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Jabolsagadumedov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Martin wants to stand back up but Jabolsagadumedov manages to pass into side control.
Jabolsagadumedov just content to control the position.
Martin is looking for a sweep.
Martin struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin is not content to let Jabolsagadumedov control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jabolsagadumedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Martin is defending well.
Martin is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T1#
Jabolsagadumedov trying to control the position but Martin is working away. #SUB2#
Jabolsagadumedov swings around for an armbar but Martin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jabolsagadumedov's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jabolsagadumedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jabolsagadumedov trying to control the position.
Martin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jabolsagadumedov is keeping the position for now.
Jabolsagadumedov has Martin pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Jabolsagadumedov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Martin is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Jabolsagadumedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jabolsagadumedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Martin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jabolsagadumedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Martin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jabolsagadumedov's guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jabolsagadumedov fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Jabolsagadumedov as Martin shoots in.#TD2#
Jabolsagadumedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Martin quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Martin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jabolsagadumedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Martin's guard.
Jabolsagadumedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Martin wants to get back to his feet.
Martin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Martin is breathing heavily.#T4##SUB2#
Jabolsagadumedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martin sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Jabolsagadumedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Martin wants to control but Jabolsagadumedov is keeping busy.
Jabolsagadumedov is stalling here. Martin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jabolsagadumedov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Martin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jabolsagadumedov tries to improve position but can't.
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 Wayne Martin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Jabolsagadumedov drives through with a takedown into Martin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jabolsagadumedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Jabolsagadumedov from controlling successfully.
Martin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabolsagadumedov trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Jabolsagadumedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1#
Martin keeping moving, preventing Jabolsagadumedov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jabolsagadumedov fails to land the takedown.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt - Jabolsagadumedov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Jabolsagadumedov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Martin on his heels. He'll look to pass Martin's guard now, I'm sure.
Martin looking for a sweep. Not yet Martin, not yet.
Martin keeping full guard, as Jabolsagadumedov tries to pass.
Martin really is a fat lump.
Jabolsagadumedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Martin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2##SUB2#
Jabolsagadumedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jabolsagadumedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jabolsagadumedov won't allow Martin to sweep him here.
Jabolsagadumedov trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
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.
Jabolsagadumedov slips a jab and a cross from Martin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martin goes for a double leg but Jabolsagadumedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jabolsagadumedov continues to drive forward.
Jabolsagadumedov prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jabolsagadumedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Martin can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Jabolsagadumedov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Martin regains guard immediately.
Jabolsagadumedov 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.
Jabolsagadumedov throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Jabolsagadumedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jabolsagadumedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jabolsagadumedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jabolsagadumedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Martin looking to control.
Jabolsagadumedov wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Martin closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Jabolsagadumedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jabolsagadumedov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jabolsagadumedov wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Jabolsagadumedov postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramzhek Jabolsagadumedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jabolsagadumedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Martin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jabolsagadumedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Martin lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Martin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jabolsagadumedov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Martin counters with a left to the body.
Martin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jabolsagadumedov defends well and Martin ends up having to push Jabolsagadumedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jabolsagadumedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Martin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jabolsagadumedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wayne Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramzhek Jabolsagadumedov.#TD2#
Jabolsagadumedov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jabolsagadumedov showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin trying to control from the bottom.
Martin gets full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Martin looking for a guillotine here but Jabolsagadumedov defends easily.
Martin has control of Jabolsagadumedov's left arm, preventing Jabolsagadumedov from doing any damage.
Jabolsagadumedov wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Jabolsagadumedov throwing strikes from guard but Martin blocks nicely.
Jabolsagadumedov throws a big elbow that misses. #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.#SUB2#
Jabolsagadumedov has gone for a leg lock! Martin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jabolsagadumedov's guard.#REVR#
Jabolsagadumedov keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Jabolsagadumedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ramzhek Jabolsagadumedov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Jabolsagadumedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martin defends it easily.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Jabolsagadumedov is keeping the position.#T3#
Jabolsagadumedov keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but Jabolsagadumedov is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Jabolsagadumedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martin throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Jabolsagadumedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jabolsagadumedov trying to control the action but Martin is working from the bottom.
Martin struggling a bit here.
Jabolsagadumedov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jabolsagadumedov working the ground and pound.
Martin struggling a bit here.
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 Wayne Martin.
I think Martin 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Martin! |
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