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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Ramano vs Carter
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1#
San fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McShane is looking to clinch.
McShane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but San manages to avoid it.
McShane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. San looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McShane walks into a straight right hand from San.
McShane throws a body shot but no joy.
San comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McShane throws a predictable looking body shot
and San counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
San moves into range and connects with a jab.
San clobbers McShane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
San lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
San stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
San swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
San connects with a looping right hand.
#CL#
McShane closes the distance and pushes San back into the cage.
San has a couple of punches blocked by McShane.
#T1#
San working aggressively here.
McShane misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, San scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from San.
San lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McShane backwards.
A head punch on the inside from San fails to land.
McShane fails to pull guard.
San misses with a hook to the ribs.
San scores with a nice hook to the head.
McShane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. San fights it off and pushes away nicely.
San throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San cracks McShane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McShane missing with a left hand there. San was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheers as San lands an impressive looking overhand right. McShane doesn't seem phased though.
San connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McShane momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San with a hook.
San lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from San as McShane shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen McShane. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
McShane misses with a hook
and San connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
San scores with a nice strike.
San scores with a shot to the body.
McShane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
San shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aiko San is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by San.
McShane misses with a takedown attempt
enabling San to counter with a crisp jab.
San lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McShane at a distance.
San scores with a nice head shot.
San works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
San scores with a jab to the body.
McShane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
San lands with an overhand left.
San lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
San scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
McShane closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. San did well to prevent McShane getting side control.
San is not content to let McShane control the position.#SUB#
McShane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
McShane is looking for a kimura but San is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McShane to get the leverage.
San 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.
McShane stops San from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McShane tries to pass the half guard into mount. San knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McShane has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
McShane is landing with some decent strikes but San is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
San in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BOOM! McShane connects with a massive shot to the dome!
San squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
McShane throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
McShane scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McShane sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB#
McShane has control of San's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and San regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McShane looking to control but San is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aiko San 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#
San throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
San cracks McShane with an open hand slap.#CL#
McShane takes the fight into the clinch.
McShane creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
San lands a body shot.
San has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by San.
San dodges an elbow strike from McShane.
San lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
San misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, McShane throws an elbow but misses.
San lands a left hand that snaps the head of McShane backwards.
San goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McShane blocking some punches.
Aiko San seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
San lands with a right 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!
McShane is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but San is defending well.
A short right from San on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, McShane throws an elbow but misses.
McShane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
San avoids a wild elbow strike from McShane.#T1#
San lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from San.
San lands with a light punch inside.
McShane drops down looking for an ankle pick but San pulls his leg out and moves away.
McShane on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
San lands a nice looking body shot.
San works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
San dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for San. That snapped McShane's head back.
McShane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
San throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McShane on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
San connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#McShane is rocked!
San ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McShane takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2##CL#
McShane moves into the clinch.
San works on McShane's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McShane just misses with a elbow thrown towards San's brow.
McShane is trying to pull guard but San has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen McShane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from San - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for San.
Still in the clinch, San scores with a nice short uppercut.
San gets underhooks to prevent McShane's takedown attempt.
San throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from San.
San lands a hook that snaps the head of McShane backwards.
San scores with a shot to the side of McShane's head.
Oh McShane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
San throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McShane takes a shot to the head.
San throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from San.
McShane seems to have got his legs back now.
A right hook to the body lands for San.
A right handed body shot lands from San.
San presses McShane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
San lands an uppercut.#T3#
San digs a right hand underneath McShane's ribcage. McShane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
San lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McShane backwards.
San lands on the inside with an uppercut.
San lands a body shot.
San stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, San scores with a nice short uppercut.
San lands with a right to the head.
San cracks McShane with a nice body shot.
A short left from San.
San lands a left hand.
San unloads with a big right hand that wobbles McShane! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but San is unloading with more strikes now! McShane drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aiko San! |
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Event:
NRC Fight Night 4
Date: Feb 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Thomas throws a right and a left that Sobral avoids nicely. #TD#
Sobral closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thomas tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Sobral looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sobral postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Thomas is out cold - huge knockout for Sobral!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andrei Sobral!
Andrei Sobral 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:
Commonwealth FF 6
Date: Feb 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Archer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Atkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Archer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Archer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Atkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Atkins has a takedown stuffed.
Atkins shoots in for a double leg but Archer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Archer as Atkins shoots in.
Anderson Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmad Atkins.#TD#
Archer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Atkins sneaks out the side door and pushes Archer away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Archer clinches. #BC#
Archer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Archer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Atkins tries to avoid it but Archer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Atkins to the ground. Atkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Archer or perhaps it was just good defense by Atkins, which made it look bad.
Atkins unleashes a big counter combination but Archer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Archer shoots in for a double leg but Atkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Archer moves into the clinch.
Atkins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Archer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Atkins is trying to pull guard but Archer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Atkins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Archer walks away with a smile on his face. Atkins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Archer rushes Atkins and presses him up against the cage.
Archer just leaning against Atkins, taking a breather.
Atkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Atkins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Atkins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Archer to keep the fight standing.
Archer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Atkins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Archer keeps control of Atkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Atkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Archer has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Atkins regains guard immediately.
Atkins is trying to hold Archer in close to prevent damage but Archer has managed to pass into half guard.
Atkins is looking to improve his position.
Archer throwing shots but Atkins is blocking nicely.
Archer stalling.
Archer'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.#T3##SU#
Archer stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Atkins to get to his feet. #CL#
Archer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Atkins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Archer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Atkins is trying to push Archer away but Archer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Atkins is trying to pull guard but Archer has him pressed against the cage.
Archer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Atkins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Archer breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Atkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Archer throws a big counter combination but Atkins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Archer forces Atkins back against the cage and clinches.
Atkins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Archer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Atkins pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Archer gets control of Atkins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Archer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Atkins throwing strikes but missing.
Atkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Archer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Atkins defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Archer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Archer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Atkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Archer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Atkins circles away.
Atkins slips a jab and a cross from Archer.
Atkins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Archer counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Archer is defended easily by Atkins.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins tries to clinch there but Archer circles away.
Archer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Atkins manages to circle out of the way.
Atkins scores with a sloppy right hand. Archer should have avoided that one.
Atkins shoots in for a takedown but Archer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Atkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Archer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Atkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Archer darts in looking for a takedown but Atkins gets double underhooks and turns Archer into the cage. #TD#
Archer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Atkins looking to pass the guard.
Atkins trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Atkins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Archer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Atkins has Archer in his guard.#REVR##SU#
Archer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Atkins, up you get!
Archer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Atkins on the side of the head. #CL#
Archer moves into the clinch successfully.
Atkins stalling in the clinch.
Atkins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Atkins is breathing heavily.#T3##BC#
Archer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Archer shoots in but no luck this time.
Atkins misses with a takedown attempt
and Archer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Atkins misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Archer moves into range and clinches up with Atkins.#TD#
Archer pulls guard effortlessly.
Archer is controlling Atkins's posture.#ES#
Archer has his feet on Atkins's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Atkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson Archer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Atkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Atkins looks to move away, Archer throws a big counter combo but Atkins just gets out of the way.#T4##CL#
Archer closes the distance and clinches.
Atkins is working for takedown but Archer is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Archer decides to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Archer working for a triangle but Atkins defends it easily.
Archer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Archer dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Atkins tries to keep at a distance but Archer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Archer is trying to pull guard but Atkins has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Archer jumps into guard, dragging Atkins to the mat.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Atkins from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer wants to get back to his feet but Atkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Atkins from controlling successfully.
Atkins throws a strike but Archer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Archer content to stall in guard here.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkins swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU#
Atkins is working an open guard so Archer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Archer connects with a crisp jab.
Atkins leaves Archer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Archer keeps the fight on the outside.
Archer is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Atkins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Archer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Atkins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Atkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Atkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Archer avoids the body shot from Atkins.
Archer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Archer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Archer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Atkins avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Archer clinches with his opponent.
#T3#
Archer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atkinss head.
Archer blocking some punches.
Atkins is trying to push Archer away but Archer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Atkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Archer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Atkins smiles and moves away.
Archer is looking to clinch.
Atkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Archer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Archer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atkins can do to turn this around?#CL#
Archer clinches up with Atkins and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Archer wants a takedown.
Anderson Archer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Archer lands with a light punch inside.
Atkins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Archer is keeping busy.
Archer effectively controlling the action here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Atkins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Archer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atkins throws a right hand that misses
and Archer counters with a nice uppercut.
Archer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Atkins counters with a left and a right that stings Archer.
Ahmad Atkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson Archer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Archer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Atkins's waist but Atkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Archer off to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Archer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Archer 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 Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Archer! |
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Event:
GFC 155 TOURNAMENT FINAL ROUND
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Martin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machine avoids it really well and circles away.
Machine shoots in looking for a takedown but Martin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Martin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Machine.
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown. Machine tries to sprawl out of it but Martin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Machine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Machine shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Machine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martin is just riding it out for now. Machine eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Machine scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Martin controlling the position well.
Machine is taking a breather. Martin 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.
Machine is trying to control the action in half guard but Martin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Machine working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Martin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Machine seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Machine controlling the action here.#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.
Nice strikes from Machine there.
Machine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martin keeps working.
Machine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Machine performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Machine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Martin can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Machine trying to control from half guard but Martin is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machine moves into full mount! Martin won't be happy about that!
Machine looking to control but Martin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Machine controlling his opponent.
Machine tries to control but Martin wriggling away.
Machine dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Martin is bucking up trying to escape but Machine cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Machine 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.
Martin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Machine controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Machine jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Martin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Machine passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Martin!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machine tries to control but Martin wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
War Machine dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Machine changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martin tries to avoid it but Machine manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martin to the ground. Martin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Martin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machine's waist but Machine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side.
No luck for Martin with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Martin with that takedown attempt.
War Machine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Martin.
Machine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martin's waist but Martin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machine off to one side.
Machine shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martin as he jumps to the side.
Machine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martin pinned against the ropes. Martin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
War Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Machine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machine could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Machine or perhaps it was just good defense by Martin, which made it look bad. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from Martin. No joy for Machine on that attempt.
Martin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Machine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Martin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machine is fending him off so far but Martin persists. Nope, Machine circles away and we're back to standing.
Martin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machine is fending him off so far but Martin persists. Nope, Machine circles away and we're back to standing.
War Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Martin defends well and Machine ends up having to push Martin into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Machine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Martin tries to pull guard but Machine holds him up against the ropes and eventually Martin drops back down to his feet.
Machine prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Machine decides to pull guard.
Machine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Machine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martin's guard. #REVR#
Machine trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Machine is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Machine chips away with some ground and pound.
Machine is stalling in the full guard.
Machine passes Martin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Machine uses his free foot to push down on Martin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Martin. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Machine in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
War Machine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machine content just to control the position here.
Machine working the ground and pound effectively.
Machine looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machine scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Martin?
Machine controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
War Machine dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Machine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martin sprawls well. Martin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machine gets slowly back to his feet.
Machine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martin tries to clinch but Machine moves out of range.
Machine tries for a takedown but Martin circles away easily
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Machine gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Machine wants to work for an arm triangle but Martin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin trying to control but Machine postures up.
#T1#
Martin is trying to get back to full guard.
Martin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Martin is refusing to be controlled, as Machine sits in half guard.
Martin is looking to control Machine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Martin avoid being mounted?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Martin tries to roll over but Machine keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Martin stuffs the takedown attempt from Machine. Machine gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for War Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Machine shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Martin is trying to defend but Machine finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Machine controlling the action here. #T3#
Martin tries to roll over but Machine keeps him under control.
Machine takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Martin trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Machine manages to pass to mount!
Machine controlling the pace for now.
Machine cracks Martin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T4#
Machine controlling the pace for now.
Martin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Machine scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Martin?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machine wants to control the pace but Martin is squirming around nicely.
Machine controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
War Machine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Machine, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... War Machine! |
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Event:
Bellicose- Reyes vs McCoy
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
#R1#
McShane throws an off balance right hand
and Carter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Carter stuns McShane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McShane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McShane throws out a loose jab but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McShane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McShane.
McShane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carter lands with a nice body punch.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McShane moves away.
McShane shoots in looking for a takedown but Carter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McShane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McShane tries to clinch but Carter is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McShane. Carter does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Carter tests McShane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
James Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McShane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carter manages to avoid it.
McShane misses with a body punch
and Carter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McShane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carter manages to avoid it.
McShane takes one to the chin there.
Carter is looking to wear down McShane with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McShane has his takedown stuffed
and McShane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen McShane.#TD2#
McShane fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Carter to the ground. McShane is now in Carter's guard.
McShane stopping the sweep attempt from Carter.
Carter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McShane on the ground.
McShane tries to free his leg and advance position but Carter is retaining full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McShane wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving. #T2#
McShane passes Carter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McShane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McShane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carter keeps working.
McShane slows the pace down in half guard.
Carter 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.
McShane wants to pass to mount but Carter is defending the position.
Carter is in trouble now - McShane has advanced to mount!
Carter holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McShane tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Carter bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Carter trying to stand up but can't free himself from McShane's guard.
McShane seems keen to control Carter's posture.
McShane being controlled here, momentarily.
McShane working a defensive guard here.
McShane pulls Carter in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McShane looking for a sweep. Not yet McShane, not yet.
Carter postures up.
Carter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McShane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McShane trying to control the position here.
McShane has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Carter has passed into side control.
McShane tries to bench press Carter off him but Carter keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Carter 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#
Carter connects with a right hand. McShane shakes it off.
McShane looks to score with a jab to the body but Carter is just out of range.
Jab from Carter.
Carter cracks McShane with a right hand to the side of the head.
McShane throws a hook to the side of Carter's head but Carter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Carter swings for the body but McShane moves out of range.
Carter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McShane throws a shot from downtown. Carter moves away and avoids it.
McShane misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McShane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
McShane shoots in looking for a takedown but Carter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McShane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No joy there for Carter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab from Carter.#T1#
Carter swings for the body but McShane moves out of range.
McShane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good standup being displayed there by Carter as he connects with a hook.
Carter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Carter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carter takes a swing at McShane's ribcage but misses.
McShane walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McShane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carter.
McShane has his takedown stuffed
letting Carter counter with a right hand.
James Carter is winning the standup battle so far.
McShane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carter counters with a nice uppercut.
James Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen McShane.
McShane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carter.#T2#
Carter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carter lands with a shot to the body.
Carter's corner calls for a 1-2. Carter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McShane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McShane has time to react.
McShane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McShane can do to turn this around?
McShane needs to keep his hands up - Carter had a free shot at his head there.
McShane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Carter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McShane.
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McShane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Carter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Carter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McShane.
A left lands for Carter.#CL2#
McShane closes the distance and clinches.
McShane looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Carter is pressed up against the cage. McShane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carter down to the mat. Carter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McShane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McShane ducks right into an uppercut from Carter.
Carter throws a body shot but no joy.
McShane closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Carter keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
McShane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McShane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McShane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Carter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McShane has his takedown stuffed
and Carter counters with a left to the body.
Carter takes a swing at McShane's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of McShane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McShane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carter defends well and McShane ends up having to push Carter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McShane avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Carter dominated that second round.
That's time! Carter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Carter.
Carter misses with an uppercut.
Carter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McShane takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McShane misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Carter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McShane is looking to clinch but Carter is avoiding it.
McShane ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
McShane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Owen McShane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter misses the shot to the body.
Carter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McShane.#CL2#
McShane clinches.
McShane throws an elbow that misses.
#T1#
McShane creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, McShane throws an elbow but misses.
McShane has Carter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McShane looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McShane is trying to pull guard but Carter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Carter dodges an elbow strike from McShane.
Carter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carter gets through McShane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carter stalling.
A right hook to the body lands for Carter.
Carter scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
McShane successfully pulls guard.
Carter postures up.
McShane wants to sweep here but Carter controlling him for the moment.
Carter content to stall in guard here.
Owen McShane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SU#
Carter decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McShane, up you get!
McShane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McShane throws a body punch but Carter moves out of range.
McShane misses with a right hand
and Carter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McShane misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Carter.
Carter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McShane momentarily.
Carter scores with a jab.
McShane misses with a jab to the body
and Carter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Carter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Carter cracks McShane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McShane shoots in but Carter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
James Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen McShane.
Carter cracks McShane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
James Carter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carter scores with a hook to the body. McShane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carter scores with a hook to the body. McShane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Carter moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McShane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McShane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carter lands a nice hook to McShane's body. McShane takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Carter's corner calls for a 1-2. Carter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Carter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McShane.
McShane tries to clinch but Carter moves away
and Carter counters with a left to the body.
McShane misses with a body punch
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from McShane misses
and Carter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McShane.
Carter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McShane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McShane momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Carter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carter, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Carter!
James Carter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Eriksen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thomas's half guard.
Eriksen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Eriksen connects with a nice short shot to Thomas's temple.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Eriksen in particular looking to stall.
Thomas taking some punishment here, with Eriksen in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eriksen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Eriksen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Eriksen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Eriksen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Eriksen lands a big elbow. #CUT#It looks like David Thomas has been cut.
Eriksen controlling his opponent.
Eriksen loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Thomas scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Eriksen land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Eriksen stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Eriksen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2021 |
#R1##KD#
Martin lands a left and a right that send Gambino crashing to the mat, dazed. Martin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Mario Gambino has been cut.
Martin doesn't manage to clinch there - Gambino circles away.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gambino as he avoids it easily.
Martin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gambino 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.#CL2#
Martin gets tackled into the cage by Gambino. Gambino maintains the clinch.
Martin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gambino keeps control of Martin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gambino dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gambino has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Martin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Gambino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin shoots for a double leg takedown but Gambino sprawls well. He's pushed Martin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Martin tries to clinch up#TD2#
so Gambino counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Martin is looking to stand back up but Gambino counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Martin. #T1##REVR#
Gambino controlling the pace.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gambino has eaten all the pies!
Martin is trying to control but Gambino passes into side control!
The referee asks Gambino politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gambino prefers to stall for the moment though.
Martin is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gambino is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gambino controlling the pace for now.
Martin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Martin tries to get out of the position.
Martin looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T2##SUB2#
Gambino looking for the RNC.
Martin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gambino on the ground.#SUB2#
Martin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
What can Martin do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Martin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gambino. #T3#
Gambino lands a shot to the head.
Gambino is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gambino lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Martin.
Gambino just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Martin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T4#
Martin tries to escape the position.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Gambino lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Martin.
Martin is really stuck here.
Gambino is punishing Martin with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Gambino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Gambino's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gambino shoots in but no luck this time.
Gambino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gambino stuffs the takedown attempt from Martin. Martin gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Gambino drives through with a takedown into Martin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Martin looking to control but Gambino passes into half guard.
Gambino slips a nice elbow through Martin's hands, connecting with Martin's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambino is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gambino wants to take a breather but Martin is having none of it. #T1#
Gambino working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gambino works his way into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gambino tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Martin is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gambino is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Martin is in a horrible position here. Gambino smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Gambino is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Martin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Martin tries to hold on but Gambino postures up.
Gambino has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Gambino dominating with strikes here.
Gambino looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#SU2#
Gambino is standing up, even though he is in mount. #TD2#
Gambino closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Martin quickly recovers to half guard.
Martin scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Gambino manages to mount him!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gambino controlling from mount. #T3##SUB2#
Gambino wants to finish this one by submission but Martin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gambino.
Mario Gambino has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gambino raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gambino controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Gambino looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Gambino looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T4#
Gambino sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambino punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gambino controlling his opponent.
Gambino wants to stand but Martin is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Gambino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mario Gambino's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Gambino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gambino drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gambino looking to throw knees to the head but Martin is blocking nicely.
Gambino avoiding damage as Martin throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Gambino jumps guard.
Martin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Martin throws a sloppy strike and Gambino has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Martin is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Gambino!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mario Gambino! |
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