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Event:
DSC STRIKE 49
Date: Apr 17, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Pulovic gets caught napping as Martinez dives in and scores a takedown. Pulovic manages to retain guard.
Pulovic trying to keep a closed guard but Martinez is proving a slippery customer.
Pulovic keeping full guard, as Martinez tries to pass.
Martinez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Martinez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez lands a couple of elbows.
Martinez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Martinez advances position into side control!
Martinez moves into full mount! #T1##SUB2#
Martinez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pulovic has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Martinez wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pulovic wants to control but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez trying to control but Pulovic is having none of it.
Martinez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pulovic is holding on tight.
Pulovic tries to hold on but Martinez postures up.#T2#
Pulovic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pulovic tries to lock up and control but Martinez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Martinez controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Martinez wants to take his opponent's back but Pulovic doesn't allow it.
Martinez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pulovic is looking to escape.
Martinez landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3#
Martinez moves to back control.
Pulovic trying to get back to his feet but Martinez is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Martinez tightening his grip on Pulovic, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Pulovic is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Martinez gets his way!
#SUB2#
Martinez working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Pulovic is doing well to defend. Martinez seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Pulovic is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alpo Martinez!
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 44
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Martinez fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Shark counters with a nice double leg into side control. Martinez won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Shark swings around for an armbar but Martinez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shark's guard.
Martinez tries to free his leg and advance position but Shark is retaining full guard.
Shark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martinez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Shark keeps moving. #SUB2#
Martinez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martinez has managed to get both his arms back between Shark's legs - danger averted.
Shark trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shark 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#
Shark passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1##SUB2#
Martinez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shark.
Martinez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Martinez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Shark is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Martinez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Shark struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Shark is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Shark is hanging on to Martinez's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Shark patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
You can see the frustration on Martinez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Martinez trying to control the position but Shark manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Shark is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Martinez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Martinez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Shark is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Martinez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Shark is hanging on to Martinez's back as he tries to escape.
Martinez is working hard here to advance position.
Martinez trying to control but not successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Martinez showing good submission defense here.
You can see the frustration on Martinez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Shark.#SUB2#
Shark is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Shark working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Martinez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shark's guard. Nice work there by Martinez.
Martinez controlling from the top position.
Martinez postures up.
#T4#
Shark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shark keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Martinez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shark is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Shark is controlling Martinez's posture.
Shark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Martinez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Martinez wants to free his trapped foot but Shark is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shark makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shark.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Land Shark dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martinez.
Martinez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shark tries to avoid it but Martinez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shark to the ground. Shark escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shark drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Martinez defends it well.
Martinez looks to clinch #TD2#
and Shark counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martinez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martinez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shark preventing the sweep.
Shark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Shark drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Martinez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shark has Martinez in his guard.#REVR#
Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Shark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez wants to pass the guard but Shark is keeping the position.
Shark wants to sweep here but Martinez controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Shark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martinez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shark is keeping the position for now. #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.
Shark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Shark keeps moving.
Shark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shark is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Martinez preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shark holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Martinez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martinez prevents Shark from improving his position.
Shark felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Shark is breathing heavily.#T3#
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shark keeps working. #SUB#
Martinez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Martinez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Martinez is looking to advance position but Shark won't allow it.
Shark wants to improve his position but Martinez is controlling well.
Shark won't allow Martinez to pass to mount.
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shark keeps working.
Shark trying to control but Martinez postures up.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shark is looking to improve his position.
Martinez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Martinez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Martinez wants to pass to mount but Shark is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shark is trying to stand back up but Martinez is controlling him
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 Alpo Martinez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Martinez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shark defends well and Martinez ends up having to push Shark into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Martinez looks to clinch #TD2#
and Shark counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Shark wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Martinez, who protects the arm well.
Martinez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shark tries to pass to full mount but Martinez defends it. #SUB2#
Shark seems to be looking for submissions.
Martinez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez tries to get to full guard but Shark has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Martinez won't allow Shark to pass to mount.
Martinez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Martinez managing to control the position.
Shark stopping the sweep attempt from Martinez.
Land Shark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martinez keeping full guard, as Shark tries to pass.
Shark trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Shark slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Martinez trying to remain calm as Shark controls from the top position.#T2#
Shark working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Martinez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shark works his foot free and advances to mount.
Shark looking to finish Martinez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Martinez!
Martinez tries to reverse the position but Shark maintains control.
Shark can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Martinez is looking to escape.
Shark controlling from the full mount.
Shark looking to control but Martinez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shark moves to his opponent's back but Martinez bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Shark.
Shark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Martinez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Martinez has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Shark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shark prevents Martinez from taking his back.
Shark tries to hold on but Martinez pushes him away.
Shark is squirming around, avoiding Martinez's attempts to control the action.
Shark is looking to improve his position but Martinez isn't that keen on the idea.
Shark reaches up to try and control the position but Martinez seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Shark rolls and tries to escape and now Martinez has his back!
#T4#
Martinez controlling well, preventing Shark from escaping the position.
Shark looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Martinez wants to control the position but Shark frees himself and scrambles - Martinez manages to regain control in side control.
Martinez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shark will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Shark is holding Martinez down, trying to stall.#SUB#
Martinez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shark has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee asks Martinez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Martinez prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Land Shark.
Well Shark 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Land Shark!
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 41
Date: Mar 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Baggs scores with a hook to the body. Martinez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baggs jabs at Martinez's body.
Baggs has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Martinez swings for the body but Baggs moves out of range.
Baggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Martinez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Baggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Martinez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Baggs lands with a shot to the body.
Baggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martinez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brian Baggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Baggs.
Baggs jabs at Martinez's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baggs throws a right and a left that Martinez avoids nicely.
Baggs lands with a right hand.
Baggs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baggs misses with a series of wild punches.
Martinez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baggs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1##KD#
Baggs drops Martinez with a beautiful combination! Martinez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Baggs is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Martinez is rocked!
Baggs plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Martinez swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Martinez face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brian Baggs!
Our winner, Brian Baggs, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 38
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Martinez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kurri circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Martinez has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Kurri has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Martinez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Kurri looking for the choke but no joy.
Martinez tries to escape but Kurri has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Kurri has got one arm under Martinez's chin. This could be trouble... Martinez trying to control the other hand but Kurri gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Martinez has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tatu Kurri!
A less than humble Tatu Kurri misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 36
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Martinez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Martinez throws an overhand right that lands on Gorgrip's shoulder, as Gorgrip tries to avoid the shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gorgrip or perhaps it was just good defense by Martinez, which made it look bad.
Alpo Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorgrip goes for a double leg but Martinez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Martinez continues to drive forward.
Gorgrip tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martinez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gorgrip somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandee Gorgrip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gorgrip moves in looking to clinch but Martinez pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorgrip uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martinez.
Martinez throws a series of punches but Gorgrip avoids them all with ease.
Gorgrip is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Martinez.
Gorgrip is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Martinez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Martinez clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Gorgrip goes for a takedown attempt but Martinez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Martinez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martinez wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Gorgrip clinches with his opponent.
Gorgrip wants to take the fight to the mat but Martinez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gorgrip fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Martinez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gorgrip takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Martinez misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Martinez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gorgrip doesn't seem phased though.
Martinez stuffs the takedown attempt from Gorgrip. Gorgrip gets slowly back to his feet. #T2##CL#
Gorgrip moves into the clinch.
Martinez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Martinez keeps control of Gorgrip as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gorgrip fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martinez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gorgrip wants to break free but Martinez has control.
#T3#
Martinez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gorgrip tries to pull guard but Martinez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gorgrip tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Martinez smiles and moves away.
Gorgrip shoots in but Martinez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Martinez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Martinez throws a nice looking combination but Gorgrip bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martinez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gorgrip tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Martinez manages to circle out of the way.
Martinez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gorgrip seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Martinez misses the target.
Gorgrip avoids the body shot from Martinez.
Gorgrip swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gorgrip fails to land the takedown.
Martinez misses with a two punch combination.
Martinez keeps the fight on the outside.
Gorgrip dodges the punch combination from Martinez.
Gorgrip half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Martinez instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpo Martinez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gorgrip shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martinez defends it nicely.
Gorgrip looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martinez is fending him off so far but Gorgrip persists. Nope, Martinez circles away and we're back to standing.
Gorgrip tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martinez paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Martinez drives through and clinches with Gorgrip against the cage.
#BC2#
Martinez 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.
Gorgrip tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martinez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gorgrip tries for a takedown but Martinez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandee Gorgrip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gorgrip.#T1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gorgrip.
Martinez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Gorgrip looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gorgrip creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Martinez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2##SUB#
Martinez is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Gorgrip take his back! Uh oh - Gorgrip has got a rear naked choke here! Martinez is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sandee Gorgrip!
After winning the bout, Sandee Gorgrip thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 33
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Martinez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Phil Halls has been cut.#TD2#
Martinez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ROC2#
Halls is rocked!
Martinez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Halls is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Martinez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Halls is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Martinez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Martinez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Halls is looking to regain half guard here but Martinez keeps moving and retains side control.
Martinez tries to move to mount but Halls blocks the move with his legs.
Halls wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Martinez advances nicely into full mount.
Martinez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Martinez punching from mount but Halls doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Halls can't escape the position.
Halls is working hard here to advance position.
Halls prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Martinez trying to control but Halls is having none of it. #SUB2#
Martinez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Halls to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Halls shrugs it off. #T2##SUB2#
Martinez is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Halls is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Halls flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Martinez anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Halls and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Martinez slips an arm under Halls chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Martinez has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Martinez is squeezing on Halls like an anaconda would it's prey. Halls fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alpo Martinez!
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Event:
DK Battleground XII
Date: Nov 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Stephens throws a combination. Martinez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stephens throws a series of strikes that have Martinez backpedaling.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stephens as he avoids it easily.
Martinez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stephens looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Martinez with a poor takedown
and Martinez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Martinez is rocked!
Stephens connects with a stiff jab that staggers Martinez - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darren Stephens!
Darren Stephens seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
DK Exhibition 3
Date: Oct 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Martinez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jacks is fending him off so far but Martinez persists. Nope, Jacks circles away and we're back to standing.
Jacks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martinez.
Jacks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martinez.
#TD#
Jacks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jacks working some strikes from top position.
Jacks cracks Martinez with a solid left hand.
Jacks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jacks trying to move into half guard but instead Martinez has managed to sweep!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martinez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Jacks from controlling successfully.
Jacks with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Martinez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jacks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jacks looking to sit in guard and control but Martinez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jacks throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Martinez slips nicely into half guard.
Jacks tries to roll over but Martinez keeps him under control.
Jacks gets full guard.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jacks wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Jacks 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#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jacks lands a nice short elbow.
Jacks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jacks not doing much here.
Jacks working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Martinez's thigh. Martinez counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jacks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Jacks throws a big right hand that misses.
Jacks with a nice head shot there.
Jacks looking to pass the guard.
Martinez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jacks landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC#
Martinez is rocked!
Jacks is pushing down on Martinez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martinez is fighting to maintain full guard but Jacks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jacks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Martinez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Martinez is still in real trouble! Can Jacks finish him?
Jacks working Martinez over with strikes. #SUB#
Jacks is looking for a kimura here.
Jacks lands a big elbow - Martinez is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Jacks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Jacks!
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