Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GFC 49: Laine vs Walian
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sorokov! #CUT#
It looks like Steve Martin has been cut.
Sorokov misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Martin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sorokov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sorokov goes for a double leg but Martin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Martin continues to drive forward.
Despite the aggression on Martin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sorokov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martin counters with a body kick.
Sorokov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sorokov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Martin thinks about the counter body kick.
Sorokov looks to land a right hand but Martin moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Martin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sorokov connects with a body shot that sends Martin's belly button to the back.
Sorokov throws a body shot but no joy.
Martin throws a fast counter high kick but Sorokov manages to duck under it in time.
Martin moves away from the strike by Sorokov.
Sorokov misses with a right hand
and Martin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin misses with a body kick. #T1#
Martin moves away from the strike by Sorokov.
Sorokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martin moves away.
Martin misses with a kick to the body
enabling Sorokov to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Sorokov misses.
No joy there for Sorokov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sorokov shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sorokov misses the shot to the body.
Sorokov lands a jab to the nose.
Sorokov throws a lazy right hand but Martin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martin unleashes a big counter combination but Sorokov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Martin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sorokov.
Sorokov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Martin on the side of the head. #T2#
Sorokov misses with a body shot.
Sorokov misses with a body shot.
Sorokov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martin slips under a jab.
As Sorokov backs off Martin throws a huge counter combo but Sorokov manages to avoid it all.
Sorokov shoots and misses
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Sorokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Sorokov.
Sorokov closes the distance and clinches up with Martin, looking for a takedown. Sorokov pushes Martin against the cage but Martin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It seemed like Martin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Martin blocks a jab.
Sorokov swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab.
Sorokov misses with a looping right.
Martin is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sorokov misses with a right hand
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
Yuri Sorokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Sorokov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sorokov blocks a head kick by Martin.
Sorokov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sorokov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martin momentarily. #ROC#
Martin is rocked!
Sorokov throws the left hand but Martin avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martin! But no joy.
Martin avoids the body shot from Sorokov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martin! But no joy.
Martin slips a jab from Sorokov.
Sorokov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martin throws a lazy right hand but Sorokov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sorokov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martin circles away.
Martin lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
A big left from Sorokov misses.
Martin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martin wants it to stay on the feet.
Martin throws a big counter head kick but Sorokov avoids it with no problem.
Sorokov tries to clinch up
and Martin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sorokov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Martin counter with a right hand.
Sorokov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sorokov lands a nice shot that snaps Martin's head back. #CL#
Sorokov has Martin up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Sorokov breaks from the clinch.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Sorokov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Martin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Martin slips under a jab from Sorokov.
Martin thinks about the counter body kick.
Martin takes one to the chin there.
Nice defenses there by Martin.
Martin throws out a counter right but Sorokov avoids it with no problem.
Sorokov tries to clinch up.
Martin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sorokov misses the shot to the body.
Sorokov throws a hook but Martin avoids it easily.
Sorokov misses with an uppercut. Martin saw that one coming.
Sorokov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
Martin is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sorokov lands a nice looking body shot.
Sorokov throws a hook but Martin avoids it easily.
Sorokov lands a head shot.#T1#
Martin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sorokov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sorokov throws a good cross that connects.
Sorokov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Martin responds with a good body kick, but Sorokov manages to step out the way in time.
The fighters circling - Sorokov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martin lands a head kick!
Steve Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martin keeps the fight on the outside.
Martin walks into a left hand.
Yuri Sorokov is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Sorokov misses with a straight right.
Sorokov throws a jab when Martin was well out of range.
Martin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sorokov misses with a body shot
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sorokov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sorokov misses with a right hand
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Sorokov with that takedown attempt.
Martin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sorokov blocks it well.
Donk. Sorokov catches Martin right on the button with a cross.
Sorokov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Martin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martin slips a straight right by Sorokov.
Martin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Sorokov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab.
Martin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sorokov.
As Sorokov backs off Martin throws a huge counter combo but Sorokov manages to avoid it all.
Sorokov misses with a combination
and Martin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sorokov sizes up Martin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sorokov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martin.
Steve Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sorokov throws a lazy uppercut
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sorokov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sorokov misses with a takedown attempt - Martin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Sorokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sorokov misses with a looping right.
Martin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Sorokov shoots in looking for a takedown but Martin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sorokov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sorokov misses the shot to the body.
Sorokov moves to clinch but Martin breaks away
letting Martin counter with a right hand.
Martin stuffs the takedown.
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!
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sorokov.
Martin pushes Sorokov away with a front kick.
Sorokov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martin sprawls well. Martin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sorokov gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin throws a counter combo.
No luck for Sorokov with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yuri Sorokov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Martin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sorokov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sorokov throws a hook but Martin avoids it easily.
Martin throws a big counter head kick but Sorokov avoids it with no problem.
Sorokov missing with a left hand there. Martin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sorokov misses the jab.
Martin cracks Sorokov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sorokov throws a hook but Martin avoids it easily.
Martin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sorokov blocks it well.
Sorokov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorokov throws a series of punches but Martin moves out of range. #CL#
Sorokov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Martin lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Martin. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Martin slips a straight right by Sorokov.
Martin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sorokov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab.
Martin throws a head kick that half lands.
A big right from Sorokov misses.
And Martin responds with a good body kick, but Sorokov manages to step out the way in time.
Sorokov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Martin defends well and Sorokov ends up having to push Martin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A slow jab from Sorokov misses its intended target.
Martin unleashes a big counter combination but Sorokov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sorokov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martin is looking for the big counter here.
Sorokov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
A slow jab from Martin misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Sorokov misses the target.
Martin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sorokov misses with a straight left.
Sorokov tries to clinch up but Martin circles away and keeps his distance.
Martin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sorokov blocks it well.
Martin slips a straight right by Sorokov.
Martin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sorokov misses with a hook
and Martin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sorokov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Sorokov does no damage.
Martin unleashes a big counter combination but Sorokov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Martin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sorokov.
Martin is looking for the big counter here.
Sorokov throws out a loose jab but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sorokov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Sorokov throws a hook but Martin blocks it.
Despite the aggression on Martin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sorokov throws a poor cross that misses
and Martin counters with a series of strikes. Sorokov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sorokov shoots for a takedown but Martin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sorokov throws a poor cross that misses
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yuri Sorokov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sorokov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sorokov.
Sorokov blocks a head kick by Martin.
Martin walks into a jab.
Steve Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sorokov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Sorokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Sorokov misses with a straight right.
Sorokov scores with a nice head shot.
A big right from Sorokov misses.
Sorokov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martin misses with a right hand
and Sorokov counters with a two punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sorokov throws a shot from downtown. Martin moves away and avoids it.
Martin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Martin staying out of range there.
Martin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Martin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Martin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sorokov throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve Martin.
I think Sorokov 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Sorokov!
Steve Martin was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm surprised the fuck'.

Event: GFC 44: Fireball vs Urai
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Lauzon moves into the clinch.
Lauzon tries to land knees in the clinch but Martin avoids the damage to the body.
Lauzon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martin's efforts to push away.
Martin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lauzon just leaning against Martin, taking a breather. #BC#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lauzon throws a lazy head kick
and Martin counters with a good, hard body kick but Lauzon shrugs it off.
Lauzon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Lauzon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC#
Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ben Lauzon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lauzon fails with the takedown
and Martin counters with a series of strikes. Lauzon will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Lauzon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lauzon just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMartin.#CL2#
Lauzon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lauzon landing knees to the head.
Lauzon scores a nice knee to the body.
Lauzon prevents Martin from breaking the clinch.
A short left from Martin.
Lauzon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lauzon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martin pushes Lauzon away with a front kick.
Lauzon tries to clinch but Martin is having none of it. #CL2#
Lauzon darts in and clinches Martin up against the cage.
Lauzon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Martin is trying to break free.#T2#
A body shot lands from Lauzon.
Lauzon just leaning against Martin, taking a breather.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin is looking to break free of the clinch but Lauzon has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Martin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lauzon stalling the fight.
Lauzon blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Martin breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Martin as Lauzon shoots in.
Steve Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.
Lauzon wants to clinch.
Lauzon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martin swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lauzon.
Martin throwing a counter right hand but Lauzon manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Lauzon moves into the clinch.
Lauzon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Steve Martin has been cut.
Lauzon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lauzon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Martin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lauzon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lauzon dives in and grabs Martin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martin pushes down on Lauzon's head and hops out.
Martin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lauzon tries to clinch up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Martin.#T4#
Lauzon moves to clinch but Martin breaks away
and Martin counters with a straight right hand.
Lauzon tries to close the distance and clinch but Martin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lauzon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martin pinned against the cage. Martin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lauzon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ben Lauzon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Martin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Martin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martin wants it to stay on the feet.
Lauzon 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 Lauzon off to one side.
Lauzon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martin tries to avoid it but Lauzon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martin to the ground. Martin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steve Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.
Lauzon misses the shot to the body.
Lauzon wants to clinch but Martin slips to the side
and Martin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lauzon is lucky that one didn't land flush. #CL2#
Lauzon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Lauzon misses.
Lauzon just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMartin.
Lauzon looks to clinch
and Martin counters with a left and a right that stings Lauzon.
Lauzon tries to clinch but Martin moves away
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Lauzon misses with a hook
and Martin counters with a nice body kick.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lauzon.
Lauzon tries to clinch up
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
Martin slips a jab from Lauzon.
Lauzon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lauzon is defended easily by Martin.
It looked like Martin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Lauzon with a poor takedown
and Martin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lauzon blocks a head kick by Martin.
Lauzon looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Lauzon takes the fight into the clinch.
Martin tries to break the clinch but Lauzon is controlling the position.
Ben Lauzon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lauzon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Martin can't break the clinch.
Lauzon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Martin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lauzon has him pressed against the cage.
Lauzon with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Lauzon.
Martin is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Martin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lauzon.
And Martin counters with a quick kick to the body but Lauzon blocks it.#CL2#
Lauzon moves into the clinch.
Lauzon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Martin up against the cage.
Martin blocks an uppercut.
Lauzon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martin avoids it.#BC#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Lauzon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lauzon trying to control the action but Martin is working from the bottom.
Martin sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Martin trying to control here.
Lauzon is looking to take a break and control but Martin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lauzon seems to be working for a kimura but Martin defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Lauzon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Steve Martin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Martin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Martin misses with a kick to the body
and Lauzon counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Lauzon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Martin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lauzon is in Martin's guard.
Lauzon throws a strike but Martin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Martin throws a strike but Lauzon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lauzon being controlled here momentarily.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lauzon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martin is controlling Lauzon's posture.#T1#
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Lauzon is looking to work some ground and pound but Martin has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin trying to control the position.
Martin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lauzon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lauzon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Lauzon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Martin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Martin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Martin working some strikes from top position.
Martin wants to stand and escape but instead Lauzon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Lauzon throws an elbow that misses. Martin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lauzon's guard. Nice move by Martin!#REVR#
Martin wants to control from the top but Lauzon keeps moving. #T3#
Martin is looking to stand up but Lauzon won't let him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Martin's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Lauzon is looking for a triangle but Martin pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Lauzon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martin defends it easily.#SU#
Martin stands and steps away. Lauzon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lauzon tries to clinch
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Lauzon rushes Martin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Lauzon tries a knee to the head but Martin blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lauzon obliges.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Lauzon has him pressed against the cage.
Martin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lauzon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Martin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lauzon looking to throw knees to the head but Martin is blocking nicely.
Lauzon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lauzon prevents Martin from breaking the clinch.
Lauzon looking to throw knees to the head but Martin is blocking nicely. #BC#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin connects with a high kick.
Steve Martin is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lauzon wants to clinch
and Martin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lauzon is lucky that one didn't land flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Lauzon.
I think Lauzon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ben Lauzon!
Ben Lauzon decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Steve Martin had this to say: 'I'm surprised the fuck'.

Event: GFC 41: Victory
Date: Sep 21, 2016

#R1#
Claudiano throws a lazy body kick
and Claudiano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martin misses with a double jab.
Claudiano doesn't manage to clinch there - Martin circles away.
Martin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Claudiano lands an overhand right.
Claudiano tries to bum rush Martin with a series of wild strikes but Martin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martin is trying to counter with his kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Claudiano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Claudiano. Martin shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano moves to clinch but Martin breaks away
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been hearing reports that Claudiano has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Claudiano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Claudiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Claudiano.
Martin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Waldo Claudiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Claudiano tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
Martin throws a counter combo.#T1##CL#
Claudiano closes the distance and pushes Martin back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Martin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Claudiano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claudiano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Claudiano prevents Martin from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from Claudiano.
Martin prevents a body shot from Claudiano.
Martin wants to break free but Claudiano has control. #BC2#
Martin manages to break the clinch.
Claudiano looks to clinch
and Martin counters with a series of strikes. Claudiano will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Martin gets tackled into the cage by Claudiano. Claudiano maintains the clinch.
Martin is trying to push Claudiano away but Claudiano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Martin tries to break the clinch but Claudiano is controlling the position.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Martin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Claudiano. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin is trying to break free.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Claudiano is controlling him.
A short left from Claudiano.
Claudiano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin's elbow.
Claudiano is working Martin over against the cage.
Claudiano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Claudiano lands an uppercut.
Martin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Claudianos head. #BC2#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Claudiano has Martin up against the cage in a clinch.
Claudiano lands a nice uppercut.
Claudiano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Claudiano blocking some punches.
Martin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Claudiano has him pressed against the cage.
Martin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Claudiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Claudiano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin's elbow. #T3#
Claudiano blocks an uppercut.
Martin tries to circle away but Claudiano has him pinned against the cage.
Claudiano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Claudiano has him pressed against the cage.
Martin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Claudiano.
Claudiano can't find room to land a body shot as Martin controls the action.
Claudiano can't find room to land a body shot as Martin controls the action.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Claudiano has him pressed against the cage.
Martin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Claudiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Claudiano.
Claudiano throws a head punch that misses.
Claudiano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Claudiano has him pressed against the cage.
Claudiano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martin can't break the clinch. #T4#
Claudiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Martin blocking some punches.
Claudiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Martin.
Martin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Claudiano misses with a punch to the body.
Claudiano misses with a punch on the inside.
Martin tries to break free but Claudiano pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Martin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Claudiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Martin controls his hands.
Martin wants to break free but Claudiano has control.
Claudiano misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martin keeps the fight on the outside.
Claudiano feints a jab promting Martin to slip. Claudiano then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Martin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claudiano misses with a double jab. #CL#
Claudiano moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Waldo Claudiano 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##CL#
Claudiano forces Martin back against the cage and clinches.
Claudiano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Claudiano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Claudiano.
Martin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Martin wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Claudiano.
Claudiano lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martin. #BC2#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Claudiano has managed to clinch.
Claudiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Martin.
Claudiano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martin's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Claudiano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Claudiano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martin is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Claudiano tries to clinch but Martin is having none of it.
Martin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Claudiano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A left hand lands to the body for Claudiano.
Claudiano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Steve Martin has been cut.
Claudiano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claudiano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Martin is looking to break free of the clinch but Claudiano has double underhooks.
Claudiano prevents Martin from breaking the clinch.
Claudiano misses with a punch on the inside.
Martin has had enough of the clinch but Claudiano keeps him there for the moment.
Martin blocks an uppercut.
Claudiano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Claudiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claudiano swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Martin breaks the clinch.
Claudiano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Martin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Claudiano.
Claudiano tries to clinch but Martin moves away
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Claudiano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Claudiano wants to clinch up but Martin keeps it at a distance.
Claudiano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Martin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Claudiano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steve Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Claudiano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Claudiano.
Claudiano tries to close the distance and clinch but Martin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Claudiano darts in trying to clinch
and Martin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Claudiano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Claudiano looks to clinch
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
Claudiano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Claudiano doesn't manage to clinch there - Martin circles away.
Claudiano closes the distance but Martin moves to the side
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Claudiano works the jab nicely.
Claudiano throws a jab but it's blocked by Martin. #T4##CL#
Claudiano moves into the clinch successfully.
Martin misses with some punches.
Claudiano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Martin working hard to break the clinch.
Martin can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steve Martin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Claudiano lands with a straight right. Martin didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claudiano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Martin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Claudiano tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
Claudiano tries to clinch but Martin is having none of it.
Martin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice shot lands for Claudiano.
Claudiano moves to clinch but Martin breaks away
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Waldo Claudiano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Martin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Martin takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Claudiano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Claudiano lands a left hand. #BC2#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Claudiano throws an overhand right that lands on Martin's shoulder, as Martin tries to avoid the shot.
Claudiano misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Martin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Martin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Claudiano.
Martin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Claudiano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Martin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Martin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Claudiano.
Martin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Claudiano tries to clinch up.
Martin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut there from Claudiano.
Claudiano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Claudiano swings for the body but Martin moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Martin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Claudiano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Claudiano drives through and clinches with Martin against the cage.
Martin blocks a body shot from Claudiano.
Martin takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Martin is rocked!
Martin wants to break free but Claudiano has control.
Martin is still on wobbly legs! Can Claudiano finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Claudiano fails to land.
Martin seems to have recovered his senses.
Claudiano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Claudiano tries to work over Martin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Claudiano looking for a takedown.
Martin tries to circle away but Claudiano has him pinned against the cage.
Martin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Claudiano misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A short right from Martin.
Martin working hard to break the clinch.
Claudiano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Martin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC2#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claudiano wants to clinch but Martin slips to the side
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Claudiano.
Claudiano looks to land a combination but Martin avoids it well.
Claudiano tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
Despite the aggression on Martin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Claudiano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Claudiano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martin shapes to counter with a head kick.
Martin lands with a kick to the temple. Claudiano shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Claudiano throws a right and a left that Martin avoids nicely.
It seemed like Martin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Claudiano tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Claudiano.
Martin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Claudiano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Martin counters with a nice body kick.
Claudiano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Claudiano.
Claudiano moves in looking to clinch but Martin pushes him off.
Martin unleashes a big counter combination but Claudiano bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Claudiano doesn't manage to clinch there - Martin circles away.
Martin throws a counter combo.
Claudiano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martin misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Claudiano misses.
Claudiano wants to clinch but Martin slips to the side
and Martin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
No joy there for Claudiano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martin thinks about the counter body kick.
Martin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Claudiano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claudiano is looking to clinch.
Martin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Claudiano tries to clinch up but Martin circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Martin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martin moves away from the strike by Claudiano.
Martin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Claudiano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martin! But no joy.
Claudiano tries to close the distance and clinch but Martin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martin unleashes a big counter combination but Claudiano bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Claudiano instigates a clinch.
Martin tries to circle away but Claudiano has him pinned against the cage.
Claudiano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Claudiano.
Claudiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Claudiano tries to throw a body punch but Martin avoids it by throwing Claudiano back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Waldo Claudiano clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Martin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Claudiano is looking to clinch but Martin is avoiding it. #CL#
Claudiano moves into range and clinches up with Martin.
Martin tries to break the clinch but Claudiano is controlling the position.
Claudiano has Martin pressed against the cage, preventing Martin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Claudiano prevents Martin from breaking the clinch.
Martin is looking to break free of the clinch but Claudiano has double underhooks. #BC2#
Martin breaks from the clinch.
Claudiano wants to clinch up but Martin keeps it at a distance.
Claudiano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Martin counters with a left and a right that stings Claudiano.
Claudiano thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano wants to clinch
and Martin counters with a straight right hand.
Claudiano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Martin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Martin throws a series of punches but Claudiano moves out of range. #T1#
Claudiano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Martin.#CL#
Claudiano closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Claudiano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martin misses with a two punch combination.
Martin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Claudiano tries to land a front kick but Martin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Claudiano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Claudiano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Claudiano throws a jab but it's blocked by Martin. #T2#
Claudiano punishes Martin's body with a nice straight punch.
Claudiano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Claudiano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Claudiano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Claudiano clinches up against the cage.
Claudiano tries to score a body lock takedown but Martin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
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!
Claudiano has Martin pressed against the cage, preventing Martin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Claudiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Claudiano.
Claudiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Claudiano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Martin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Claudiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Martin controls his hands.
Martin working hard to break the clinch.
Martin tries to circle away but Claudiano has him pinned against the cage.
Martin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Claudiano working aggressively here.
Waldo Claudiano has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Claudiano looks to clinch
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
Claudiano throws a poor cross that misses
and Martin counters with a two punch combo.
A left and a right from Claudiano both land. Nice combination.
Claudiano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martin is trying to counter with his kicks.
Claudiano tries to clinch up but Martin circles away and keeps his distance.
Martin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Claudiano takes one to the chin there.
Claudiano darts in trying to clinch
and Martin counters with a left and a right that stings Claudiano. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claudiano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martin on the side of the head.
Claudiano throws an off balance right hand
and Martin counters with a three punch combo that has Claudiano backing up. Claudiano nods at Martin to acknowledge the strikes.
Claudiano is looking to clinch but Martin is avoiding it.
Claudiano lands with a cross.
Claudiano misses with a body punch
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
Claudiano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Martin's head.
Claudiano connects with a nice looking jab.
Martin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for Claudiano.#CL#
Claudiano instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Waldo Claudiano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Martin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5##CL#
Claudiano instigates a clinch.
Claudiano can't find room to land a body shot as Martin controls the action.
Claudiano prevents Martin from breaking the clinch.
Martin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Claudiano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin's elbow.
Claudiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Martin.
Claudiano lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Martin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Claudiano prevents Martin from breaking the clinch.
Claudiano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martin's efforts to push away.
Claudiano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano has Martin pressed against the cage, preventing Martin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Claudiano fails to land.
Claudiano lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martin.
Martin prevents a body shot from Claudiano. #T1#
Claudiano scores with a hook to the body.
Claudiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Martin.
Claudiano tries to work over Martin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martin is trying to push Claudiano away but Claudiano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Martin can't break the clinch.
Martin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Claudiano has him pressed against the cage.
Claudiano has Martin pressed against the cage, preventing Martin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Claudiano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martin scores with a shot to the side of Claudiano's head.
Claudiano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Martin or not.
Claudiano working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Claudiano fails to land.
Claudiano misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudiano.
Martin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Claudiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Martin is looking to break free of the clinch but Claudiano has double underhooks.
Claudiano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Claudiano misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Martin breaks the clinch.
Claudiano wants to clinch.
Martin is looking for the big counter here.
Claudiano with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
Claudiano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claudiano fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Martin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Claudiano misses with a left hand
and Martin counters with a head kick.
Martin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Claudiano.#T3#
Claudiano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Claudiano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Claudiano gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Martin counters with a series of strikes. Claudiano will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Claudiano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Claudiano moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMartin.
Martin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Martin throws a head kick but Claudiano moves out of range.
Claudiano tries to clinch up.
Martin is looking for the big counter here.
Claudiano closes the distance but Martin moves to the side
and Martin counters with a nice kick to the body.
Martin avoids the body shot from Claudiano.
Martin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Claudiano blocks it well.
Steve Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick by Claudiano misses
and Martin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Claudiano really felt that one!#T4#
Claudiano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Claudiano tries to clinch
and Martin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Claudiano looks to throw the jab but Martin is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martin! But no joy.
Martin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Claudiano connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Claudiano wants to clinch up but Martin keeps it at a distance.
Martin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Claudiano throws out a powerful jab.
Claudiano tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
Claudiano is looking to clinch but Martin is avoiding it.
Claudiano wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve Martin.
I think Claudiano 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:46
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:46
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waldo Claudiano!
In defeat, Steve Martin stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm surprised the fuck'.

Event: Kudo:Blood Sports
Date: Aug 29, 2016

#R1#
Krivapalov misses with a double jab
and Martin counters with a nice kick to the body.
Krivapalov throws a right hand that misses
and Martin counters with a left and a right that stings Krivapalov.
Krivapalov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab.
Krivapalov throws a right hand that misses
and Martin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nikita Krivapalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krivapalov throws a poor cross that misses
and Martin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Krivapalov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Martin.
A telegraphed right hand from Krivapalov misses the target.
Krivapalov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krivapalov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Martin counters with a left and a right that stings Krivapalov. #ROC#
Krivapalov is rocked!
Martin Throws a clean left jab. Martin Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Krivapalov's chin! Krivapalov crumbles to the ground and Martin follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Martin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Steve Martin!
Steve Martin is the new bantamweight champion!
Steve Martin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Kudo: Championship of Russia
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Bishop tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martin swivels and escapes.
And Martin responds with a good body kick, but Bishop manages to step out the way in time.
Martin looks to throw the jab but Bishop is out of range.
Martin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bishop shoots for a double leg takedown but Martin sprawls well. He's pushed Bishop's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Martin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin leaves Bishop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bishop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martin tries to avoid it but Bishop 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 lands with a kick to the temple. Bishop shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Martin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Martin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bryan Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop misses with a takedown
and Martin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bishop. #T2#
Bishop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martin tries to avoid it but Bishop manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martin to the ground. Martin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A cross from Martin lands.
Martin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bishop.
Bishop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
Bishop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martin throws out the jab. #T3#
Martin scores with a kick to the body.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Bishop drops down looking for a counter takedown but Martin sprawls and moves away.
Bishop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martin is fending him off so far but Bishop persists. Nope, Martin circles away and we're back to standing.
Martin misses with a hook.
Martin scores with a head kick.
Martin works over Bishop's head and body with a nice combination.
Martin lands a head kick! #T4##TD#
Bishop is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Martin's half guard.#ES2#
Martin kicks Bishop off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
Martin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bishop.
A little jabbing left from Martin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Martin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Martin. Those never looked like landing.
Bishop attempts a counter takedown but Martin avoids it well and moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Martin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bishop feinted with a counter takedown.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Bishop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Bishop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martin tries to avoid it but Bishop manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martin to the ground. Martin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bishop dives in and grabs Martin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martin pushes down on Bishop's head and hops out.
As Bishop backs off Martin throws a huge counter combo but Bishop manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin lands an overhand right.
Martin leaves Bishop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martin throws a counter combo.
Martin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bishop will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Martin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martin as he avoids it easily.
Bishop tries for a takedown but Martin circles away easily
and Martin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Martin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bishop will feel that in the morning.
Martin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3#
Jab from Martin.
Bishop shoots in and drives through. Martin sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Martin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bishop with a poor takedown
and Martin counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bishop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bishop shoots for a double leg takedown but Martin sprawls well. He's pushed Bishop's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Martin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bishop steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Martin. That one must have hurt.
Martin lands with a right hand. #T4#
A left lands for Martin.
Martin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bishop will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Martin leaves Bishop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bishop on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense.
Martin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bishop.
Martin thows a body kick. Bishop tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin misses with a head kick.
Bishop changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bryan Bishop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bishop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bishop.
Martin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop darts in looking for a takedown but Martin gets double underhooks and turns Bishop into the cage.
Martin throws a head kick that half lands. #T2#
Bishop tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Martin defends well and Bishop ends up having to push Martin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Martin unleashes a big counter combination but Bishop bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice defenses there by Bishop.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bishop has his takedown stuffed
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve Martin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bishop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martin tries to avoid it but Bishop manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martin to the ground. Martin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martin with a hook.
Bishop misses with a takedown
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab.
Martin throws a head kick that Bishop semi-blocks.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martin as he jumps to the side.
Martin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Martin scores with a nice body kick.
Martin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Bishop counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Martin! #ES2#
Martin throws Bishop to one side and escapes!
Bryan Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Martin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Martin duly obliges.
Nice cross by Martin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Steve Martin!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Steve Martin!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Steve Martin!

Steve Martin wins by unanimous decision!
Steve Martin took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm not surprised the fuck I want fight vs Henson Benderson for the title at 155 pounds, Kai let's have a show, get ready I'm coming for you'.

Event: Showa Day !!! We Love Emporers
Date: Apr 29, 2016

#R1#
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Takeshi.
Takeshi shoots for a double leg takedown but Martin sprawls well. He's pushed Takeshi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Martin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Martin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takeshi.
Martin connects with the punch.
Takeshi shoots in looking for a takedown but Martin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Takeshi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Takeshi has a takedown stuffed.
Steve Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Takeshi.
Takeshi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martin as he jumps to the side.
Martin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi goes for a double leg but Martin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Martin continues to drive forward.
Takeshi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martin as he avoids it easily.
Martin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martin wants it to stay on the feet.
Martin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Martin.
Takeshi shoots in for a double leg but Martin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Martin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Takeshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martin throws a quick counter head kick but Takeshi was just out of range.
Takeshi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martin counters with a good low kick that Takeshi was not able to check.
Takeshi goes for a double leg but Martin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Martin continues to drive forward.#CL#
Martin has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Takeshi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Martin trying to control but Takeshi postures up.
Takeshi 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. #T2#
Takeshi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martin defending well though.
Takeshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martin keeps working.
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.
Takeshi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martin defending well though.
Takeshi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martin defending well though.
Takeshi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Takeshi seems to be working for a kimura but Martin defends the submission attempt.
Takeshi looks to land a strike but Martin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Takeshi throwing strikes from guard but Martin blocks nicely.
Takeshi postures up in Martin's guard and throws a big left but Martin blocks it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Takeshi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Takeshi trying to move into half guard but instead Martin has managed to sweep!#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martin cracks Takeshi with a solid left hand.
Takeshi wants to sweep here but Martin controlling him for the moment.
Takeshi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Martin distracts Takeshi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Martin wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving. #T4#
Takeshi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Martin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Takeshi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Takeshi trying to control the action but Martin is working from the bottom.
Martin wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Martin wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Martin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Takeshi shoots in but Martin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Takeshi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Martin counter with a right hand.
Martin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martin wants it to stay on the feet.
Martin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Takeshi sprawls and moves away.
Steve Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Takeshi.
Takeshi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Takeshi 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 Takeshi off to one side.
Martin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi shoots in looking for a takedown. Martin tries to sprawl out of it but Takeshi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Martin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Martin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Takeshi fails with the takedown
and Martin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Martin moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Takeshi tightens his grip and picks Martin up, before dumping him to the ground. Martin manages to land in guard.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Takeshi preventing the sweep.
Takeshi trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Takeshi preventing the sweep.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Takeshi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard.
Takeshi trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Takeshi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Martin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeshi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Martin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Takeshi's head.#T3#
Takeshi trying to keep a closed guard but Martin is proving a slippery customer.
Martin looking to sit in guard and control but Takeshi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Takeshi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takeshi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Martin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Takeshi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takeshi landing some decent shots from guard.
Martin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Martin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin stopping the sweep attempt from Takeshi.
Martin throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Martin dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Martin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takeshi.
Takeshi wants to clinch but Martin slips to the side
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takeshi shoots for a double leg takedown but Martin sprawls well. He's pushed Takeshi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Martin tries to counter with a takedown but Takeshi is quick to defend against it.
Takeshi shoots and misses
and Martin counters with a series of strikes. Takeshi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Steve Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Takeshi.
Martin leaves Takeshi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takeshi.
Martin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Takeshi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Martin counters with a two punch combo.
Takeshi tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Takeshi misses with a takedown attempt
letting Martin counter with a right hand.
Takeshi wants to clinch.
Martin tries to counter with a takedown but Takeshi is quick to defend against it.
Martin shoots for a double leg takedown but Takeshi sprawls well. He's pushed Martin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Takeshi tries to counter it with a takedown but Martin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Takeshi with a poor takedown
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takeshi tries to clinch but Martin moves away
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takeshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martin moves away.
Takeshi looks to clinch
and Martin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ichi Takeshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeshi tries for a takedown but Martin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
Takeshi misses with a takedown
and Martin counters with a left and a right that stings Takeshi.
Takeshi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takeshi misses with a takedown
and Martin counters with a series of strikes. Takeshi will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takeshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Takeshi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Martin sprawls well initially but Takeshi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Martin is staying active underneath Takeshi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takeshi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Martin wants to get back to his feet.
Martin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Martin.#T3#
Martin is pulling down on Takeshi's head to control his posture.
Takeshi throws a strike but Martin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Martin is looking to work some ground and pound but Takeshi has wrist control.
Martin throws an elbow that misses. Takeshi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Martin's guard. Nice move by Takeshi!#REVB#
Takeshi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T4#
Martin is trying to get back to half guard.
Martin regains half guard there - taking advantage of Takeshi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Takeshi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takeshi is looking to advance position but Martin won't allow it.
Takeshi wants to take a breather but Martin is having none of it.
Takeshi with the ground and pound but Martin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Martin clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Martin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takeshi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martin sprawls well. Martin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Takeshi gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takeshi shoots and misses
and Martin counters with a one-two to the body.
Jab, jab by Takeshi - just one landing.
Martin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Takeshi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Martin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steve Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Takeshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeshi. #TD2#
Takeshi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Martin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Martin has his hands clasped together around Takeshi's back. He's all about the action.
Ichi Takeshi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takeshi wants to control but Martin is keeping him busy.
Martin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Takeshi trying to advance position but Martin counters by regaining guard.
Martin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Martin is keeping the position.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Takeshi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Martin wants to stand up but Takeshi is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Takeshi shoots and misses
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takeshi misses with a right hand
and Martin counters with a two punch combo.
Martin stuffs the takedown attempt from Takeshi. Takeshi gets slowly back to his feet.
Takeshi misses with a wild body shot.
Takeshi throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range. #T3#
Martin throws a jab but it's blocked by Takeshi.
And Takeshi tries to counter it with a takedown but Martin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Martin wants to clinch.#TD2#
Martin tries to sprawl but Takeshi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Takeshi is pressing down on Martin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martin is holding on for now.
Martin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeshi can do to turn this around?
Takeshi is still trying to improve position.#T4##SUB2#
Takeshi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Martin is trying to maintain the position but Takeshi is very close to passing his half guard.
Takeshi stops Martin from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takeshi is just content to waste time from the top position. Martin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Takeshi stopping the sweep attempt from Martin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Martin had his way with Ichi Takeshi in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5##TD2#
Takeshi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Martin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Takeshi.
Martin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Martin trying to control here.
Martin won't allow Takeshi to pass to mount.
Martin wants to improve his position but Takeshi is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi trying to control from half guard but Martin is working away.
Martin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Takeshi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Takeshi throws a strike but Martin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Takeshi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martin's guard. #REVB#
Takeshi postures up in Martin's guard and throws a big left but Martin blocks it.
Takeshi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Takeshi looking to sit in guard and control but Martin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Martin throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Takeshi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Takeshi is trying to keep Martin in close.
Martin trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Takeshi is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Takeshi trying to keep a closed guard but Martin is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Takeshi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Martin trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Takeshi trying to keep a closed guard but Martin is proving a slippery customer.
Martin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Martin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Takeshi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Takeshi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Takeshi tries to roll over but Martin keeps him under control.
Martin is nestled in close to Takeshi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Martin is nestled in close to Takeshi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ichi Takeshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Takeshi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Martin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Takeshi wants to get back to full guard.
Martin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Takeshi manages to get to full guard.
Takeshi is trying to control the position but Martin postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martin throwing strikes from guard but Takeshi blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Martin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Martin, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Steve Martin!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Steve Martin!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Steve Martin!

Steve Martin wins by unanimous decision!
Steve Martin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Ichi Takeshi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Son of a!!!! great shame I great shame Sorry I need more strong in spirit. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2016

#R1#
Souza dives in and grabs Martin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martin pushes down on Souza's head and hops out.
Martin tries to counter with a takedown but Souza is quick to defend against it.
Souza looks to throw the jab but Martin is out of range.
Martin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Souza has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Martin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Souza tries to clinch up but Martin circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Martin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martin just misses with a punch to the body.
Souza feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Martin's calf.
Souza throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Martin counters with a one-two to the body.
Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martin.
Souza dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martin. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Martin's head.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense.
Martin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Martin jabs Souza right on the nose. Souza blinks but takes it well.
Souza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Martin at a distance.
Martin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice takedown defense from Souza. No joy for Martin on that attempt.
Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Souza misses with a body shot
letting Martin counter with a right hand.
Martin avoids the body shot from Souza.
Martin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Souza throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Martin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Souza.
Souza throws the left hand but Martin avoids the punch easily.
Martin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.#T2#
Souza tries to clinch up.
Souza swings for the body but Martin moves out of range.
A jab from Souza misses.
Andre Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza throws an off balance right hand
and Martin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Souza scores with a kick to the body.
Souza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin misses with a few strikes there.
Souza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Souza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Martin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Souza misses with a body shot
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Martin misses its target.#T3#
Souza throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab.
Souza looks to land a left hand but Martin moved out of range nicely.
Martin is looking for a counter combo.
Souza swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Martin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Martin 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.
Martin postures up and lands a big shot to Souza's brow.
Martin landing with the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Martin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Martin throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Martin is looking to work some ground and pound but Souza has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Souza working for a triangle but Martin defends it easily. #T4#
Martin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Souza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martin's guard. #REVB#
Martin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Souza is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martin is keeping the position for now.
Souza passes Martin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Martin 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#
Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Souza.
Martin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the body from Souza misses
and Martin counters with a three punch combo that has Souza backing up. Souza nods at Martin to acknowledge the strikes.
Steve Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick lands from Martin.
Martin moves out of range of the strikes.
Souza misses the shot to the body.
Souza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Martin counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Martin moves into the clinch.#BC#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Souza lands the left hand.
Souza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martin.#T1#
Martin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Souza jabs Martin to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Souza takes the fight into the clinch.
Martin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martin is struggling to control the position.
Martin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Souza blocks a body shot from Martin.
Martin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Souza.
Martin is pressed up against the cage. Souza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Martin down to the mat. Martin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Steve Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Souza.
Martin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Souza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martin.#T2#
Souza throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Souza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Souza misses the body punch
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Souza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Martin slips a jab from Souza.
Martin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Souza thows a leg kick but Martin checks it
and Martin counters with a left and a right that stings Souza.
Martin throws a hook to the side of Souza's head but Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Souza scores with a shot to the body.
Martin throws a series of punches but Souza moves out of range.
Souza connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Martin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Souza dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martin. That did some damage!
Souza throws a shot to the body.
Martin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Souza.
As Souza looks to move away, Martin throws a big counter combo but Souza just gets out of the way.
Souza throws a hook but Martin avoids it easily.
Martin checks the leg kick.
Martin is looking for a counter combo.
Martin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Souza's head backwards.#T4#
A big left from Souza misses.
Souza throws a jab when Martin was well out of range.
Martin throwing a counter right hand but Souza manages to avoid it.
Martin slips under a jab.
Souza lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souza misses with a shot to the body
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Souza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Souza throws a hook but Martin avoids it easily.
No joy there for Martin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Souza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Martin moves out of range of the strikes.
Martin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andre Souza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Souza swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
so Martin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Souza working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Martin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Martin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Martin advances to half guard.
Martin is pressing down on Souza's thigh, looking to free his foot. Souza is holding on for now.
Martin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Martin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Souza gets full guard.#SUB2#
Souza working for a triangle but Martin defends it easily.
Souza wants to sweep here but Martin controlling him for the moment.
Martin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Souza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Martin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Souza has his foot on Martin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martin works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Martin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Souza looking for a guillotine here but Martin defends easily.
Martin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Souza is keeping the position for now.
Martin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Souza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martin throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Souza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Martin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Martin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Martin trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
Martin landing some decent shots from guard.
Martin 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.
Steve Martin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Souza is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Martin trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Souza has his foot on Martin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martin works his way back into a safe position though.
Martin works over Souza with some ground and pound from guard.
Souza is trying to control the position but Martin postures up.
Martin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Souza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martin landing some decent shots from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Souza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Martin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Martin showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Martin!
An out of breath Steve Martin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2016

#R1#
Sigit shoots in but no luck this time.
Martin is looking for the big counter here.
Sigit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Martin counters with a nice leg kick.
Sigit fails with a takedown attempt.
Sigit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've been hearing reports that Sigit has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sigit throws a right hand that misses
and Martin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigit has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Martin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sigit.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martin! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Sigit. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sigit shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Martin is trying to defend but Sigit finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin is not content to let Sigit control the position.#T1#
Sigit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sigit 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.
Martin tries to get to full guard but Sigit has control of the leg.
Martin controlling the position for now.
Sigit is stalling here. Martin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sigit 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.
Sigit tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Sigit manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sigit trying to mount his opponent but Martin defends it.
Martin trying to control here.
Sigit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sigit scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Martin is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sigit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sigit looks to land a strike but Martin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sigit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Sigit being controlled here momentarily.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Sigit from controlling successfully.
Sigit is pushing down on Martin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martin is fighting to maintain full guard but Sigit has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sigit takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Martin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sigit wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving. #T4#
Sigit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sigit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Sigit from controlling successfully.
Sigit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Sigit drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Martin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sigit has Martin in his guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Martin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Martin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steve Martin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sigit with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sigit shoots and misses
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sigit is looking to clinch but Martin is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martin! But no joy.
Sigit fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Sigit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sigit doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Martin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigit has a takedown stuffed.
Martin wants to counter with a clinch but Sigit pushes him away.#T1#
Sigit tries for a takedown but Martin circles away easily
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
Sigit misses with a takedown
letting Martin counter with a right hand.
Martin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martin throws out a counter right but Sigit avoids it with no problem.
Sigit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab.
Martin tries to bum rush Sigit with a series of wild strikes but Sigit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sigit feinted with a counter takedown.
Sigit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Martin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Sigit shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Martin darts in and clinches Sigit up against the cage.
Martin lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Martin gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Sigit actively working from the bottom here.
Sigit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martin. #SUB#
Sigit looking for submissions off his back.
Martin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Martin uses his free foot to push down on Sigit's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sigit.
Sigit is looking to get to half guard.
Martin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Sigit tries to hold on but Martin pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Martin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sigit is trying to escape the mount.
Sigit is bucking up trying to escape but Martin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sigit is looking to get to half guard.
Martin raining down shots from the mount!
Sigit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Martin.
Martin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Martin landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sigit in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sigit keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Martin wants to control the pace but Sigit is squirming around nicely.
Martin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
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!
Sigit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The referee warns Sigit that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #ROC2#
Sigit is rocked!
Sigit is squirming around, avoiding Martin's attempts to control the action.
Oh Sigit is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Martin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sigit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sigit sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sigit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martin.
A little jabbing left from Martin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sigit seems to have got his legs back now.#TD#
Martin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sigit to score an easy takedown into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martin is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Sigit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martin defends well.
Sigit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin trying to control but Sigit is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Martin prevents Sigit from improving his position.
Martin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sigit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Martin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sigit trying to hold on to Martin's head to control him but Martin postures up.
Sigit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Martin working the head and body with strikes.
Sigit manages to get to full guard.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sigit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sigit wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Martin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sigit wants to sweep here but Martin controlling him for the moment.
Steve Martin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martin throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Martin throws a sloppy strike and Sigit has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Martin is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Sigit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Sigit!
The Sigit got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

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