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Event:
GFC 155 TOURNAMENT FINAL ROUND
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Martin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machine avoids it really well and circles away.
Machine shoots in looking for a takedown but Martin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Martin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Machine.
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown. Machine tries to sprawl out of it but Martin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Machine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Machine shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Machine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martin is just riding it out for now. Machine eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Machine scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Martin controlling the position well.
Machine is taking a breather. Martin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Machine is trying to control the action in half guard but Martin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Machine working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Martin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Machine seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Machine controlling the action here.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nice strikes from Machine there.
Machine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martin keeps working.
Machine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Machine performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Machine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Martin can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Machine trying to control from half guard but Martin is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machine moves into full mount! Martin won't be happy about that!
Machine looking to control but Martin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Machine controlling his opponent.
Machine tries to control but Martin wriggling away.
Machine dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Martin is bucking up trying to escape but Machine cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Machine has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Martin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Machine controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Machine jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Martin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Machine passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Martin!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machine tries to control but Martin wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
War Machine dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Machine changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martin tries to avoid it but Machine manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martin to the ground. Martin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Martin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machine's waist but Machine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side.
No luck for Martin with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Martin with that takedown attempt.
War Machine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Martin.
Machine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martin's waist but Martin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machine off to one side.
Machine shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martin as he jumps to the side.
Machine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martin pinned against the ropes. Martin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
War Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Machine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machine could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Machine or perhaps it was just good defense by Martin, which made it look bad. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from Martin. No joy for Machine on that attempt.
Martin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Machine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Martin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machine is fending him off so far but Martin persists. Nope, Machine circles away and we're back to standing.
Martin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machine is fending him off so far but Martin persists. Nope, Machine circles away and we're back to standing.
War Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Martin defends well and Machine ends up having to push Martin into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Machine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Martin tries to pull guard but Machine holds him up against the ropes and eventually Martin drops back down to his feet.
Machine prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Machine decides to pull guard.
Machine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Machine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martin's guard. #REVR#
Machine trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Machine is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Machine chips away with some ground and pound.
Machine is stalling in the full guard.
Machine passes Martin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Machine uses his free foot to push down on Martin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Martin. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Machine in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
War Machine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machine content just to control the position here.
Machine working the ground and pound effectively.
Machine looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machine scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Martin?
Machine controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
War Machine dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Machine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martin sprawls well. Martin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machine gets slowly back to his feet.
Machine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martin tries to clinch but Machine moves out of range.
Machine tries for a takedown but Martin circles away easily
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Machine gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Machine wants to work for an arm triangle but Martin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin trying to control but Machine postures up.
#T1#
Martin is trying to get back to full guard.
Martin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Martin is refusing to be controlled, as Machine sits in half guard.
Martin is looking to control Machine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Martin avoid being mounted?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Martin tries to roll over but Machine keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Martin stuffs the takedown attempt from Machine. Machine gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for War Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Machine shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Martin is trying to defend but Machine finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Machine controlling the action here. #T3#
Martin tries to roll over but Machine keeps him under control.
Machine takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Martin trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Machine manages to pass to mount!
Machine controlling the pace for now.
Machine cracks Martin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T4#
Machine controlling the pace for now.
Martin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Machine scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Martin?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machine wants to control the pace but Martin is squirming around nicely.
Machine controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
War Machine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Machine, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... War Machine! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2021 |
#R1##KD#
Martin lands a left and a right that send Gambino crashing to the mat, dazed. Martin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Mario Gambino has been cut.
Martin doesn't manage to clinch there - Gambino circles away.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gambino as he avoids it easily.
Martin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gambino should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#CL2#
Martin gets tackled into the cage by Gambino. Gambino maintains the clinch.
Martin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gambino keeps control of Martin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gambino dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gambino has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Martin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Gambino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin shoots for a double leg takedown but Gambino sprawls well. He's pushed Martin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Martin tries to clinch up#TD2#
so Gambino counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Martin is looking to stand back up but Gambino counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Martin. #T1##REVR#
Gambino controlling the pace.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gambino has eaten all the pies!
Martin is trying to control but Gambino passes into side control!
The referee asks Gambino politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gambino prefers to stall for the moment though.
Martin is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gambino is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gambino controlling the pace for now.
Martin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Martin tries to get out of the position.
Martin looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T2##SUB2#
Gambino looking for the RNC.
Martin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gambino on the ground.#SUB2#
Martin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
What can Martin do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Martin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gambino. #T3#
Gambino lands a shot to the head.
Gambino is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gambino lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Martin.
Gambino just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Martin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T4#
Martin tries to escape the position.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Gambino lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Martin.
Martin is really stuck here.
Gambino is punishing Martin with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Gambino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Gambino's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gambino shoots in but no luck this time.
Gambino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gambino stuffs the takedown attempt from Martin. Martin gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Gambino drives through with a takedown into Martin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Martin looking to control but Gambino passes into half guard.
Gambino slips a nice elbow through Martin's hands, connecting with Martin's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambino is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gambino wants to take a breather but Martin is having none of it. #T1#
Gambino working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gambino works his way into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gambino tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Martin is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gambino is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Martin is in a horrible position here. Gambino smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Gambino is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Martin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Martin tries to hold on but Gambino postures up.
Gambino has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Gambino dominating with strikes here.
Gambino looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#SU2#
Gambino is standing up, even though he is in mount. #TD2#
Gambino closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Martin quickly recovers to half guard.
Martin scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Gambino manages to mount him!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gambino controlling from mount. #T3##SUB2#
Gambino wants to finish this one by submission but Martin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gambino.
Mario Gambino has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gambino raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gambino controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Gambino looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Gambino looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T4#
Gambino sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambino punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gambino controlling his opponent.
Gambino wants to stand but Martin is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Gambino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mario Gambino's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Gambino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gambino drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gambino looking to throw knees to the head but Martin is blocking nicely.
Gambino avoiding damage as Martin throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Gambino jumps guard.
Martin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Martin throws a sloppy strike and Gambino has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Martin is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Gambino!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mario Gambino! |
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