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Event:
NAFC The Isl.5
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Peyton gets the takedown into side control.
Martinez looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Martinez trying to remain calm as Peyton controls from the top position.
Peyton creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Martinez seems a little lost for a moment, as Peyton dominates the positioning.#SUB2#
Peyton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Martinez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Peyton controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Peyton decides to stand up, so the ref orders Martinez to his feet. #T1#
Peyton scores with a nice body kick.
#CL2#
Peyton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Peyton slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Peyton manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Peyton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Peyton controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Peyton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2##SUB2#
Peyton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU2#
Peyton decides to stand up, so the ref orders Martinez to his feet.
Peyton lands a head kick. Martinez smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD2#
Peyton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ROC2#
Martinez is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Peyton just content to control the position.
Oh Martinez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peyton working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez is letting Peyton control him for a moment.
Peyton scores with punches from side control.
Martinez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Peyton in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Peyton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Peyton controls the position. #T4##SU2#
Peyton decides to stand up, so the ref orders Martinez to his feet. #CL2#
Peyton closes the distance and clinches.
Peyton is stalling here.
#TD2#
Peyton tightens his grip and picks Martinez up, before dumping him to the ground. Martinez manages to land in guard.
Peyton is standing up over Martinez. Martinez looks to escape but Peyton dives into side control.
Martinez seems to have got his legs back now.#REVR##SUB2#
Peyton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Peyton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martinez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Peyton tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Peyton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Peyton moves into range and clinches up with Martinez.
Martinez looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Peyton breaks from the clinch.
Peyton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Martinez backs up against the cage.
#TD2#
Peyton gets the takedown into side control.
Peyton tries to advance to mount but can't.
Peyton controlling from side mount.
Peyton is putting a hurting on Martinez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Peyton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Peyton in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Peyton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Peyton scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
Peyton stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Peyton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Martinez's half guard.
Martinez pushes Peyton off but Peyton dives into side control.
A lull in the action here.#SU2#
Peyton has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3##TD2#
Peyton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Martinez to the mat! Martinez manages to get full guard.
Peyton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
Peyton stands and steps away. Martinez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Peyton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL2#
Peyton rushes Martinez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Peyton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4##CL2#
Peyton moves into range and clinches up with Martinez.#BC2#
Peyton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martinez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Martinez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Peyton advances to half guard.
Peyton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Peyton is taking a breather. Martinez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Peyton 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. 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.
#R3#
Peyton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD2#
Peyton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martinez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Peyton in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Peyton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Peyton stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Peyton scores with a takedown into Martinez's guard.
Martinez being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Peyton connects with a couple of short punches.#SU2#
Peyton gets to his feet - Martinez follows without any prompting.
Peyton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#TD2#
Peyton feints and as Martinez raises his hands in defense, Peyton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Peyton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Peyton wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.
Peyton showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Peyton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Peyton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Peyton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martinez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T4#
Peyton moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Peyton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Peyton decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Peyton instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Peyton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Peyton.
Peyton lands some shots froms side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Royce Peyton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Peyton 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royce Peyton!
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Event:
NAFC: The Island 3
Date: Nov 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Martinez tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Martinez looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Martinez's belly button to the back.
Nice sprawl there from Martinez as Diaz shoots in.#CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Martinez tries to break free but Diaz pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Diaz jumps guard and drags Martinez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Martinez preventing the sweep.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Martinez postures up. #T1#
Diaz pulls Martinez in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Martinez pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Diaz rushes Martinez and presses him up against the cage.
Diaz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Martinez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD#
Diaz pulls Martinez into guard.
Martinez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #T3#
Martinez wanted to stand there but Diaz had control of the position.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz controls Martinez momentarily but Martinez frees himself.
Martinez trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martinez is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
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.
Diaz trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Diaz has his foot on Martinez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martinez works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Angel Diaz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Martinez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Diaz has knocked Martinez down with a huge combo! Diaz steps away and waves a wobbly Martinez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Martinez is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Trevor Martinez has been cut.
Diaz dances in with a quick combination. Martinez is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Diaz snaps Martinez's head back. Martinez stumbles backwards against the cage. Diaz steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Martinez's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Martinez just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jose Angel Diaz!
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Event:
NAFC: The Island 1
Date: Nov 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Know.
Know fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martinez on the side of the head.
Know cracks Martinez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Know lands a body shot.
Martinez misses with a takedown attempt - Know sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Martinez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martinez shoots in looking for a takedown. Know tries to sprawl out of it but Martinez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Know manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Know moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Know avoids the head kick by Martinez.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
Martinez walks into a stiff left hand from Know.
Nice uppercut lands for Know. That snapped Martinez's head back.
Know connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Know comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Know stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Know lands a glancing blow to the side of Martinez's head.
Martinez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Martinez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Martinez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Know listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Know bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We Know seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez takes one to the chin there.
Know smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Know changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Know throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circle momentarily. Know darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Know listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Know is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Know scores with a sloppy right hand. Martinez should have avoided that one. #T2#
Know connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Know comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Martinez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Know fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martinez on the side of the head.
Nice shot by Know.
Martinez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Know lands a nice looking body shot.
Donk. Know catches Martinez right on the button with a cross.
Martinez looks for the body kick but Know saw that one coming.
Martinez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Know sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martinez somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Know darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Martinez takes one on the button.
We Know is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Know works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Know clobbers Martinez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Martinez shoots and misses #CL2#
and Know counters by clinching up.
Martinez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Know lands a shot to the body.
Martinez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Know.
Know scores with a nice hook to the head.
Know working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Know digs a right hand underneath Martinez's ribcage. Martinez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Know scores with a nice short uppercut.
Know makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Know lands with a short shot to the head.
Martinez is looking to break free of the clinch but Know has double underhooks.
Know lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Know digs a right hand into Martinez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Martinez's gas tank.
Martinez jumps guard but Know stands there with Martinez around his waist. Martinez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Know as the two fighters clinch.
Know scores with a hook to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Know scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Know softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Know lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Martinez.
Martinez jumps guard but Know turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
We Know dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Martinez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martinez walks into a left hand. #CL#
Martinez gets a clinch.
Martinez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Know scores with a shoulder strike.
Martinez pushes off an throws an elbow but Know leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Martinez tries to pull guard but Know holds him up against the cage and eventually Martinez drops back down to his feet.
Martinez missing with knees to the body.
Know lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Know.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Know gets underhooks to prevent Martinez's takedown attempt.
Know works on Martinez's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Know.
#T1#
Martinez is trying to break free.
Martinez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Know after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Know scores with a hook to the body.
Martinez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Know lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Know.
Know has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Know on the inside.
Martinez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Know.
Know digs a right hand underneath Martinez's ribcage. Martinez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Know lands a body shot in the clinch.
Know lands a body punch.
A short left from Know.
Martinez is trying to break the clinch but Know has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Know. #T2#
Know scores with a shot to the side of Martinez's head.
Know scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Know lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Know.
A right hook to the body lands for Know.
Know throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martinezs head.
A short left from Know.
A nice left hand lands by Know.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Know.
Know cracks Martinez with a nice body shot.
Know lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Martinez or not.
Know prevents the takedown attempt.
Know lands a right hand. #T3#
Know scores with a hook to the body.
Martinez tries to break free but Know pushes him back against the cage.
Know scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Know.
A nice left hand lands by Know.
Know lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Know.
Know lands a nice shot to the body.
Know pushes Martinez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Know.
Know is leaning against Martinez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Know.
Nice body punch from Know - that landed with a thud.
#T4#
A short left from Know.
Know lands with a left to the head.
Know works on Martinez's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Know.
Know makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Know pushes Martinez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Know makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Know as Martinez tries to tie him up.
Know lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Martinez.
Know lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Know lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Know lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
We Know showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Know lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Martinez at a distance.
A lazy left from Know finds it's target.
Know lands a head shot.
Know paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Martinez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Know avoids the head kick by Martinez.
No luck for Martinez with that takedown attempt.
Know steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Martinez.
Know lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Know - just one landing.
Martinez walks into a left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Know moves into range and clinches up with Martinez.
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!
Nice body punch from Know - that landed with a thud.
Know working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Know.
Martinez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A short left from Know.
Know stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Know scores with a shot to the side of Martinez's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Know creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Know.
Know lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Know.
Know lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Martinez.
Know works on Martinez's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Know.
Know keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martinez's efforts to push away.
Know lands a right hand. #T2#
Know works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We Know seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Know stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Know is leaning against Martinez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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!
Know stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Know lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Martinez takes a shot to the head.
Know lands a hook that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Know as Martinez tries to tie him up.
Know lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Know.
Know lands a right hand. #T3#
A short right from Know.
Know digs a right hand into Martinez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Martinez's gas tank.
Martinez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Know throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martinezs head.
Know throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martinezs head.
Know lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Martinez or not.
Know scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Know stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Know presses Martinez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Martinez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Know pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Know working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Know lands a left hand.
#T4#
Know lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Know throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martinezs head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Know scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Know.
A body shot lands from Know.
Know throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Know lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Martinez or not.
Know is working Martinez over against the cage.
Know digs a right hand underneath Martinez's ribcage. Martinez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Martinez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Know presses Martinez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Know throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martinezs head.
Trevor Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We Know is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Martinez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
We Know comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Know 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 24:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... We Know!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Escalante stuffs the takedown attempt from Martinez. Martinez gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Martinez misses.
Escalante really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Martinez fails with the takedown#TD#
and Escalante counters with a single leg into guard. Martinez didn't expect that.
Escalante works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Escalante is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Martinez is defending against the submission attempts here by Escalante.
Martinez trying to control here.
#T1#
Martinez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Martinez has his foot on Escalante's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Escalante works his way back into a safe position though.
Escalante content to stall in guard here.
Escalante works over Martinez with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Martinez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Martinez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Escalante uses it to pass to side control.
Martinez looks winded!
Martinez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Escalante connects with a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here as Escalante stalls from top position.
Martinez taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB#
Escalante thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Escalante tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Escalante cracks Martinez with a big elbow.
Escalante tries to move to mount but Martinez blocks the move with his legs.
Escalante taking a breather here.
Escalante has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Escalante scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Martinez to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Escalante is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Martinez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Martinez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Escalante's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Escalante is nestled in close to Martinez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Escalante knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martinez on the ground.
Martinez wants to control but Escalante is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Escalante dominated that round.
That's time! Escalante's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Escalante looking to score a takedown here. Martinez is defending well but Escalante drives through and ends up in Martinez's guard.
Martinez wants to get back to his feet but Escalante passes into half guard.
Escalante slips a nice elbow through Martinez's hands, connecting with Martinez's forehead.
Escalante trying to control the pace.
Escalante seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escalante perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Escalante is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martinez can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Escalante seems to be working for a kimura but Martinez defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Escalante stalling.
Martinez tries to kick Escalante off but Escalante keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Escalante is controlling the pace.
Martinez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Martinez.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Escalante drops back, looking for a kneebar! Martinez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Martinez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Martinez! #REVB##SUB2#
Martinez is trying to get an arm triangle but Escalante is defending well.
Escalante wants to control but Martinez postures up.#T3#
Escalante is trying to work for a sweep but Martinez has mounted him!
Escalante holds on for dear life.
Martinez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Escalante is looking to escape.
Escalante is looking to get to half guard.
Escalante tries to improve his position but instead Martinez has taken his back! #T4#
Escalante prevents Martinez from getting a body triangle.
Escalante wants to control his opponent's hands but Martinez gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Escalante defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Martinez's arms.
Escalante breaks Martinez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez keeping full guard, as Escalante tries to pass.
Martinez wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Ricardo Escalante will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Martinez misses with a takedown
and Escalante counters with a right hand to the body.
Martinez throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Escalante counters with a nice double leg into side control. Martinez won't be happy with that.
Martinez bucks up and tries to throw Escalante off but instead Escalante has got his back!#SUB#
Escalante looking for the choke but no joy.
Escalante keeps control of the position as Martinez tries to break free.
Escalante is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Martinez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB#
Escalante looking to break Martinez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Martinez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Escalante will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Martinez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Escalante's arms.
Escalante controls the position.
Escalante is hanging on to Martinez's back as he tries to escape.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Escalante scores with strikes from the back.
Escalante slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Escalante working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Escalante looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Escalante working for a choke but Martinez is defending well. #T3#
Martinez trying to control the position but Escalante manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Escalante is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Martinez trying to get back to his feet but Escalante is in full control for now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T4#
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.
Martinez can't escape the position.
Escalante is trying to stick to Martinez's back but Martinez is turning into Escalante. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Escalante's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Martinez.
Escalante looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Martinez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Escalante on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Escalante tries to get out of the position.
Escalante is doing well to control the position and prevent Martinez from advancing to side control.
Escalante is staying active underneath Martinez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Escalante is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Trevor Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricardo Escalante is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Escalante showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Escalante has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Escalante!
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