Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2025

#R1#
Scholtz fails with a takedown attempt.
Martin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Martin 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.
Scholtz is breathing heavily.
Martin shoots and misses
and Scholtz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Scholtz sprawls well. Scholtz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Martin gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Martin closes the distance and pushes Scholtz back into the cage.
Martin wants a takedown.
Karl Scholtz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Martin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Martin pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Martin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Martin wants to sweep here but Scholtz controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Martin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Scholtz defends it easily.
Scholtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin is adopting a defensive guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Martin is trying to keep Scholtz in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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.#CL2#
Martin darts in and clinches Scholtz up against the cage.#TD2#
Martin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Martin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Scholtz's guard. #REVB#
Scholtz keeping full guard, as Martin tries to pass.
Martin throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Martin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Martin has eaten all the pies!
Scholtz wants to get back to his feet but Martin passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Martin is working for a submission of some sort.
Martin 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. #T4#
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.#SU2#
Martin gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Martin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scholtz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scholtz wants it to stay on the feet.
Martin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Scholtzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martin dives in and grabs Scholtz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Scholtz pushes down on Martin's head and hops out.
Scholtz keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Martin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Martin drives through and clinches with Scholtz against the cage.
Scholtz can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Martin jumps into guard, dragging Scholtz to the mat.
Scholtz looking to sit in guard and control but Martin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Scholtz is looking for a triangle but Martin pushes his legs off easily.
Martin forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Martin lands a nice short elbow.
Scholtz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Martin wants to pass the guard but Scholtz is defending well.
Well, if Martin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Martin works his way into side control.
Wayne Martin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scholtz is trying to control Martin's posture but Martin avoids it.
Martin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Scholtz is avoiding damage well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU2#
Martin decides to stand back up.
Scholtz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Scholtz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Martin wants to clinch up but Scholtz keeps it at a distance.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Scholtz as he jumps to the side.
Karl Scholtz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Martin.
Martin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Scholtz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martin defends it nicely.
Martin unleashes a big counter combination but Scholtz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Martin moves into the clinch.#T3#
Martin stalling against the cage.
Martin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Scholtz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Martin jumps guard but Scholtz stands there with Martin around his waist. Martin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Martin pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martin is on top in guard. #REVB#
Scholtz is trying to control the position but Martin postures up. #T4#
Martin is pushing down on Scholtz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Scholtz is fighting to maintain full guard but Martin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Martin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Martin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Scholtz has hold of Martin's hands but Martin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SU2#
Martin decides to return to a standing position.
Horrible takedown attempt by Martin or perhaps it was just good defense by Scholtz, which made it look bad.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scholtz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martin as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Martin rushes Scholtz and presses him up against the cage.
Martin is looking to break free of the clinch but Scholtz has double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Martin shoots for a double leg takedown but Scholtz sprawls well. He's pushed Martin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Scholtz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scholtz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martin.
Karl Scholtz is winning the standup battle so far.
Martin looks for a takedown but Scholtz sprawls well.
Karl Scholtz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Martin.#TD2#
Martin shoots in and gets a takedown into Scholtz's guard.
Scholtz wants to get back to his feet but Martin passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Martin trying to pass the guard but Scholtz defending well. #T1#
Martin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Martin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Martin is continuing to stall.
Martin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Martin is pressing down on Scholtz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scholtz is holding on for now.
Martin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Martin is taking a breather. Scholtz 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.#SU2#
Martin postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Scholtz to stand up. #CL2#
Martin closes the distance and pushes Scholtz back into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Martin.
Martin jumps guard but Scholtz stands there with Martin around his waist. Martin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Martin drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Martin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Martin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Martin pulls Scholtz in close to his closed guard and prevents Scholtz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Martin trying to keep a closed guard but Scholtz is proving a slippery customer.
Scholtz 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.
Scholtz postures up in Martin's guard and throws a big left but Martin blocks it.
Martin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Martin pushes Scholtz up against the cage in a clinch.
Scholtz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Scholtz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Scholtz blocks an elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice left hand lands by Martin.
Martin tries to pull guard but Scholtz holds him up against the cage and eventually Martin drops back down to his feet.
Karl Scholtz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wayne Martin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Martin tries to pull guard but Scholtz won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Martin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Martin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2025

#R1##CL#
Lynch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Martin can't break the clinch.
Martin pushes Lynch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Martin is looking to break free of the clinch but Lynch has double underhooks.
Lynch is trying to drag Martin to the mat but Martin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lynch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Martin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin is trying to force a seperation but Lynch has the dominant position.
Lynch fails to pull guard.
Lynch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oswaldo Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin is trying to pull guard but Lynch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Lynch breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Martin shoots in for a double leg but Lynch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lynch half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lynch tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
Martin misses with a double jab.
Lynch tries to clinch up but Martin circles away and keeps his distance.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Martin has eaten all the pies!
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Lynch.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and Lynch moves out of range easily.
Lynch throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Martin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lynch just stands there and leans against the cage.
Martin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lynch has him pressed against the cage.
Lynch landing knees to the head. #T2##BC#
Lynch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lynch scores with a head kick.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Lynch.
Martin shoots for a double leg takedown but Lynch sprawls well. He's pushed Martin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Lynch shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Martin is trying to defend but Lynch finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Martin pushes Lynch off and gets back to 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!
Lynch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lynch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martin.
Lynch throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily. #T3#
Lynch throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.
Martin dives in and grabs Lynch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lynch pushes down on Martin's head and hops out.
Lynch is looking to counter the offense by Martin and move into the clinch.
Lynch has his takedown stuffed
and Martin counters with a three punch combo that has Lynch backing up. Lynch nods at Martin to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Martin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Martin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Martin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lynch tries to score a body lock takedown but Martin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Lynch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martin takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T4#
Martin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martin shoots for a double leg takedown but Lynch sprawls well. He's pushed Martin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lynch throws a body kick that misses.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but Lynch shows good takedown defense.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lynch swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Martin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lynch wants to sweep but no luck.
Martin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lynch trying to keep a closed guard but Martin is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Lynch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Oswaldo Lynch will probably get the nod.
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##CL2#
Martin closes the distance and clinches.
Lynch can't get the takedown.
Lynch is working for takedown but Martin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lynch stalling in the clinch but Martin improves position.
Lynch is looking to control Martin's arms but Martin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lynch has his back to the cage.
Lynch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oswaldo Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Lynch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martin lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lynch dives in and grabs Martin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martin pushes down on Lynch's head and hops out.#CL2#
Martin drives through and clinches with Lynch against the cage.
Lynch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martin's efforts to push away.#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Lynch - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Martin gets through Lynch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lynch 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.
Martin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD#
Lynch jumps guard.
Martin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lynch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lynch working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Martin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Martin stays in close to Lynch's body and controls the position.
Wayne Martin has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Martin gets to his feet - Lynch follows without any prompting.
An inside leg kick lands from Lynch.
Martin shoots in but no luck this time.
Martin blocks a head kick by Lynch.
Lynch has his takedown stuffed
and Martin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lynch thinking. #T3#
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Lynch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Martin with the counter takedown but Lynch avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martin stuffs the takedown.
And Martin tries to counter it with a takedown but Lynch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lynch throws a body shot but no joy.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Lynch closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Martin to the mat! Martin manages to get full guard.

Martin pushes Lynch off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lynch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oswaldo Lynch is winning the standup battle so far.
Lynch throws a lazy head kick
and Martin counters with a three punch combo that has Lynch backing up. Lynch nods at Martin to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Martin rushes Lynch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Martin stops a takedown attempt from Lynch.
Wayne Martin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Martin has Lynch pushed against the cage.
Lynch is pressed up against the cage. Martin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lynch down to the mat. Lynch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Martin looks to land a body kick but Lynch moved away.
As Martin looks to move away, Lynch throws a big counter combo but Martin just gets out of the way.
Martin keeps the fight on the outside.
Martin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Martin darts in looking for a takedown but Lynch gets double underhooks and turns Martin into the cage.
Lynch doesn't manage to clinch there - Martin circles away.
Martin slaps away a takedown attempt from Lynch, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Martin rushes Lynch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Lynch 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 head kick from Lynch lands but Martin takes it in his stride.
Lynch leaves Martin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lynch fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Martin moves into the clinch.
Lynch has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Martin after a bit of a struggle.
Martin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lynch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lynch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oswaldo Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Martin dives in and scores a takedown into Lynch's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Lynch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lynch is looking to stand up but Martin isn't so interested in that idea.
Lynch working a defensive guard but Martin manages to pass into side control anyway. #ES#
Lynch throws Martin to one side and escapes!
Lynch shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lynch dodges the punch combination from Martin. #CL2#
Martin forces Lynch back against the cage and clinches.#T2##TD2#
Martin gets control of Lynch's arms and successfully pulls guard. Martin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Lynch from controlling successfully.
Lynch throws an elbow that misses. Martin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lynch's guard. Nice move by Martin!#REVB#
Martin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Martin is pushing down on Lynch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lynch is fighting to maintain full guard but Martin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lynch wants to improve his position but Martin is controlling well. #T3#
Lynch is trying to maintain the position but Martin is very close to passing his half guard.
Martin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lynch is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Martin jumps into side control!
Lynch is looking to regain half guard here but Martin keeps moving and retains side control.
Martin controls the position from side control.
Martin has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lynch 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.
Lynch trying to get back to full guard but Martin takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#SUB2#
Martin is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lynch has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lynch! #SUB2#
Martin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lynch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lynch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Martin 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Martin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Haynes throws a combination. Martin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Haynes tries to bum rush Martin with a series of wild strikes but Martin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt - Haynes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Martin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Haynes throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Martin counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Haynes. Those never looked like landing.
Martin throws a big counter combination but Haynes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Haynes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martin. #CL#
Martin moves into the clinch.#TD#
Martin jumps guard and drags Haynes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Haynes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martin tries to strike from the bottom. #SU2#
Haynes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Haynes misses with a double jab.
Martin fails to land with a series of punches.
Haynes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haynes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Navin Haynes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Martin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Haynes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Haynes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haynes.
Martin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Haynes throws a right hand that Martin ducks under and follows up with a left that Martin also avoids with ease.
As Haynes tries to get set, Martin tries to push him back and clinch up but Haynes manages to avoid the attempt.
Haynes throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Martin clinches up against the cage.
Haynes is looking to break free of the clinch but Martin has double underhooks.
Haynes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Martin pulls Haynes into guard.
Martin wants to sweep here but Haynes controlling him for the moment. #T2##SU2#
Haynes stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Navin Haynes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haynes swinging wildly here.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haynes as he jumps to the side.
Haynes throws a series of punches but Martin avoids them all with ease.
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!
Haynes misses with a wild combination.
Haynes misses with a double jab.
Haynes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martin.
Haynes misses with a series of wild punches.
Martin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haynes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martin.
Haynes looks winded!
Martin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Haynes misses with a combination
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
Haynes throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haynes tries to bum rush Martin with a series of wild strikes but Martin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD#
Martin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Haynes's guard.
Haynes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Martin dives into side control. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haynes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Martin takes a little break here. Haynes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Haynes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Martin asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
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.
Haynes wants to get back to his feet but Martin drags him back down.
Martin in side control, throwing shots but Haynes defends.
Martin trying to control the action but Haynes is working from the bottom.
Haynes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Martin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Martin wants to control but Haynes is keeping him busy.
Martin prevents Haynes from escaping the position.
Martin controlling the position from side mount.
Haynes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Navin Haynes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Haynes throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martin tries a head kick but it misses.
Wayne Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Haynes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haynes as he jumps to the side.
Martin is looking to clinch but Haynes is avoiding it.
Sloppy strikes from Haynes. Those never looked like landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martin, as that shot connected.
Martin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Haynes avoids it really well and circles away.
Haynes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haynes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haynes misses with the combination.
Martin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Haynes just manages to avoid it.
Haynes tries to bum rush Martin with a series of wild strikes but Martin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown. Haynes tries to sprawl out of it but Martin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Haynes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Martin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haynes fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Haynes misses. #TD#
Martin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Haynes's guard.
Haynes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Martin is controlling him.
Martin stands up over Haynes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Haynes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Haynes has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Martin has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Haynes breaks from the clinch.
Haynes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martin circles away quickly and effectively.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haynes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haynes tries to bum rush Martin with a series of wild strikes but Martin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haynes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haynes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Haynes.
Martin tries to clinch but Haynes moves out of range.
Haynes swinging wildly here.
As Haynes looks to move away, Martin throws a big counter combo but Haynes just gets out of the way.#TD#
Martin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Haynes is trying to defend but Martin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Martin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Haynes wants to try and get back to his feet.
Martin controlling the position easily from mount.
Wayne Martin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Martin throwing strikes here but Haynes is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haynes wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #SUB#
Martin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Haynes manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Martin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Martin works to advance to full mount. Haynes defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Haynes is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Martin wants to control the pace but Haynes is squirming around nicely.
Haynes wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Martin is landing with some decent strikes but Haynes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB#
Martin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Haynes is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Martin controlling his opponent. #ES2#
Haynes somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Martin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Haynes pinned against the cage. Haynes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Navin Haynes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Martin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Haynes's guard.

Haynes scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Haynes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haynes misses with a few strikes there.
Haynes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Martin counters with a straight right hand.
Haynes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Martin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haynes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Martin counters with a left and a right that stings Haynes.
Haynes misses with a double jab
and Martin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Martin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Haynes is fending him off so far but Martin persists. Nope, Haynes circles away and we're back to standing.
Haynes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Haynes gets caught napping as Martin dives in and scores a takedown. Haynes manages to retain guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Haynes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haynes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martin has him pressed against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Haynes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Haynes.
Martin lands with a nice combination. Haynes backs away looking to recover.
Haynes misses with a series of wild punches.
Haynes throws a right hand that Martin ducks under and follows up with a left that Martin also avoids with ease.
Haynes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haynes is looking for the big counter here.
Haynes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Martin counters with a nice body shot.
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haynes's waist but Haynes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin slips a jab and a cross from Haynes.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Haynes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Martin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Haynes avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Haynes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martin throws a push kick but Haynes slaps the foot to one side.
Haynes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martin shoots in for a double leg but Haynes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Haynes throws a right and a left that Martin avoids nicely.
Martin attempts a counter takedown but Haynes avoids it well and moves away.
Haynes misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Martin clinches up against the cage.
Martin keeps control of Haynes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Haynes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martin misses with a body kick.
Martin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Haynes tries to avoid it but Martin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Haynes to the ground. Haynes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Martin dodges the punch combination from Haynes.
Martin tries to counter by clinching up but Haynes breaks away and moves out of range.
Haynes throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haynes throws a series of punches but Martin avoids them all with ease.
Martin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Haynes but Haynes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Martin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haynes misses with a double jab
and Martin counters with a series of strikes. Haynes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Haynes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Martin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Martin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Haynes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T4#
Martin wants to control but Haynes is keeping him busy.
Martin prevents Haynes from escaping the position.#SU#
Martin has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Haynes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Martin counters with a one-two to the body.
Haynes tries to bum rush Martin with a series of wild strikes but Martin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haynes throws a right and a left that Martin avoids nicely.
Martin shoots for a double leg takedown but Haynes sprawls well. He's pushed Martin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Martin is looking to clinch but Haynes is avoiding it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haynes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martin.
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haynes's waist but Haynes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side.
Wayne Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Navin Haynes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Haynes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Navin Haynes!
Our winner, Navin Haynes, 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nowak's waist but Nowak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side. #TD2#
Martin gets caught napping as Nowak dives in and scores a takedown. Martin manages to retain guard.
Martin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nowak on the ground.
Martin pulls Nowak in close to prevent any damage.
Nowak wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nowak trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Nowak drops back looking for a leg! Martin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martin manages to kick Nowak off! Nowak jumps back into Martin's guard.
Nowak trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nowak looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nowak moves to clinch but Martin breaks away
and Martin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#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.
Nowak fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Martin fails to land the takedown.
Martin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nowak with the counter takedown but Martin avoids it easily.
Nowak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nowak moves in looking to clinch but Martin pushes him off.
Martin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Martin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A big left from Nowak misses.
Martin misses with a series of wild punches. #T3##CL#
Martin forces Nowak back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Nowak has clasped his hands together around Martin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Nowak is trying to get an arm triangle but Martin is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Martin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Nowak is trying to get an arm triangle but Martin is defending well. #T4#
Nowak wants to stand but Martin is controlling his arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nowak is looking to take a break and control but Martin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martin regains half guard.
Martin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nowak's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nowak's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin controlling well, preventing Nowak from escaping the position.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wayne Martin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Martin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Martin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nowak napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nowak manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Nowak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nowak moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Nowak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martin defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nowak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2#
Martin wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Nowak's closed guard. He's half up but Nowak has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Nowak pivots and extends the arm, Martin falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Nowak! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kuba Nowak!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Zapata fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sloppy strikes from Zapata. Those never looked like landing.
Clark Zapata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zapata takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Martin 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.
Zapata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martin sprawls well. Martin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zapata gets slowly back to his feet.
Zapata misses with a two punch combination.
Martin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zapata blocks a head kick by Martin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Martin.
Zapata shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Martin counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clark Zapata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Zapata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin staying out of range there.#CL2#
Martin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Martin decides to pull guard.
Martin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Zapata would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #ES2#
Martin kicks Zapata off and gets to his feet.
Zapata lands with a hook. Martin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Martin instigates a clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Martin has eaten all the pies!#BC#
Zapata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown. Zapata tries to sprawl out of it but Martin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zapata manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zapata leaves Martin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martin tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Zapata 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 on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Zapata has taken the fight to the clinch.
Martin can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Martin jumps into guard, dragging Zapata to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zapata is fighting to break Martin's control of his arms but Martin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zapata has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Martin is proving hard to escape from.
Zapata prevents Martin from getting back to his feet.
Martin 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.
Martin has a closed guard, preventing Zapata from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Martin holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martin shoots in and drives through. Zapata sprawls well.
Zapata displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martin.
Martin tries for a takedown but Zapata circles away easily
and Zapata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martin looks winded!
Zapata 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.
Zapata tries to pull guard but Martin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zapata tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Martin smiles and moves away.
Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martin paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4##CL2#
Martin forces Zapata back against the cage and clinches.
Martin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zapata after a bit of a struggle.
Zapata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zapata is trying to pull guard but Martin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zapata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zapata jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martin walks away with a smile on his face. Zapata gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and Zapata moves out of range easily.
Zapata shoots in but no luck this time.
Zapata tries to clinch up.
Zapata doesn't manage to clinch there - Martin circles away.
Zapata keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zapata fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Martin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
No luck for Martin with that takedown attempt.
Zapata tries to clinch but Martin is having none of it.
Martin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martin shoots in but no luck this time.
Zapata is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zapata's waist but Zapata gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side.
Clark Zapata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Martin.
Martin tries for a takedown but Zapata sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Martin shoots and misses
enabling Zapata to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Zapata moves into range and clinches up with Martin.
Zapata wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Zapata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zapata scores with a three punch combo! #T1#
Zapata scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zapata closes the distance and clinches up with Martin, looking for a takedown. Zapata pushes Martin against the cage but Martin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zapata looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martin is fending him off so far but Zapata persists. Nope, Martin circles away and we're back to standing.
Martin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zapata sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zapata lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zapata tries to clinch but Martin moves out of range. #CL#
Zapata has Martin up against the cage in a clinch.
Martin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zapata's efforts to push away.
Martin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zapata is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Zapata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zapata lands with a nice combination. Martin backs away looking to recover.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zapata 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 shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zapata counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zapata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zapata listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zapata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zapata shoots for a takedown but Martin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Martin moves into the clinch.
Zapata working hard to break the clinch.
Martin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zapata is defending well for now.#T3#
Martin lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Zapata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martin fails to land the takedown.
Zapata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martin throws a leg kick but Zapata sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zapata tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
Zapata misses with the combination.
Zapata gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Martin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Martin moves into the clinch.#T4#
Zapata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zapata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zapata wants to break free but Martin has control. #BC2#
Martin manages to break the clinch.
Martin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zapata tries to avoid it but Martin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zapata to the ground. Zapata escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Zapata as Martin shoots in.
Zapata is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zapata fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zapata scores with a hook.
Zapata looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zapata as he jumps to the side.
Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clark Zapata dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zapata as he avoids it easily.
Zapata will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice combination there by Martin.
Zapata 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 Zapata off to one side.
Clark Zapata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Martin moves into the clinch.
Martin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zapata fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Martin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clark Zapata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zapata as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata darts in looking for a takedown but Martin gets double underhooks and turns Zapata into the cage.
Martin content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD2#
Martin pulls Zapata into guard. #T1#
Zapata stopping the sweep attempt from Martin.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martin is on top in guard. #REVB#
Zapata is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zapata is looking to stand back up but Martin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Zapata.
Zapata is looking to get back to is feet but Martin passes into side control.
Zapata gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zapata blocking the ground and pound.
Martin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SU2#
Martin is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #T2##CL2#
Martin pushes Zapata up against the cage in a clinch.
Martin misses with an elbow strike.
Zapata is trying to push Martin away but Martin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Zapata manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Martin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Martin wants a takedown.
Zapata being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Zapata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zapata tries to clinch but Martin moves out of range. #CL2#
Martin moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zapata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martin has him pressed against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Martin pulls Zapata into guard.
Zapata has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Martin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wayne Martin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martin is looking to pass into half guard but Zapata pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zapata is in guard.#REVR#
Martin has a closed guard, preventing Zapata from standing up.
Martin has control of Zapata's left arm, preventing Zapata from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Martin working for a triangle but Zapata defends it easily. #SU#
Zapata stands up from Martin's guard - Zapata perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4##CL#
Martin tries to keep at a distance but Zapata has taken the fight into the clinch.
Martin is trying to drag Zapata to the mat but Zapata just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Zapata has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Zapata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zapata is looking to clinch but Martin is avoiding it.
Zapata tries to clinch up but Martin circles away and keeps his distance.
Martin shoots in for a double leg but Zapata sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Zapata.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Martin 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Martin!
Clark Zapata was interviewed post fight and said 'I will learn from this.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2024

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Martin. No joy for Hayes on that attempt.
Martin leaves Hayes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Martin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Martin has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Hayes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hayes avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Hayes closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Hayes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Hayes has Martin up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Hayes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hayes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hayes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Martin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Martin looking for a sweep. Not yet Martin, not yet.
Hayes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hayes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Martin's guard.
Martin trying to control the position here.
Hayes trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Martin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hayes is in close to Martin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hayes wants to stand but Martin is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Martin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hayes is aware though and is defending well.
Hayes is stalling in the full guard.
Hayes trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hayes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3##CL#
Martin tries to keep at a distance but Hayes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Martin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hayes goes for a takedown attempt but Martin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nolan Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martin.
Hayes looks for a takedown but Martin sprawls well.
Hayes 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 Hayes off to one side.
Hayes moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMartin.
Martin tries to clinch up but Hayes circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Martin wants to clinch up but Hayes keeps it at a distance.
Hayes misses with a few strikes there.
Hayes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt.
Hayes avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Hayes moves into the clinch.#BC#
Hayes breaks from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hayes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayes manages to avoid it.
Martin shoots in for a double leg but Hayes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Martin backs away, Hayes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hayes scores with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nolan Hayes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hayes stuffs the takedown attempt from Martin. Martin gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin tries to clinch but Hayes moves out of range.
Hayes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hayes shoots in looking for a takedown but Martin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hayes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martin.
Martin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hayes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Martin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hayes.
Martin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hayes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nolan Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hayes throws a quick counter head kick but Martin was just out of range.#T1#
Hayes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Martin wants to clinch up but Hayes keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Hayes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Hayes pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Hayes working for a triangle but Martin defends it easily.
Hayes is trying to control the position but Martin postures up.
Hayes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?#T2#
Hayes is pulling down on Martin's head. It's preventing any offense from Martin, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Hayes is looking for a triangle but Martin pushes his legs off easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hayes holds on and takes a little breather.
Martin looking to sit in guard and control but Hayes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hayes 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. #T3#
Martin keeping moving, preventing Hayes from controlling successfully.
Martin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hayes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hayes content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Martin working for a triangle but Hayes defends it easily.
Hayes stays in close to Martin's body and controls the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hayes wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Hayes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hayes trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hayes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Martin counters by clinching up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hayes misses with a knee to the head.
Hayes landing knees to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nolan Hayes dominated that second round.
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#
Martin slips a jab and a cross from Hayes.
Hayes misses with a combination #TD2#
and Martin counters with a shoot takedown. Hayes fights it but they end up in guard.
Hayes trying to control the position here.
Hayes trying to control the position.
Hayes trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Hayes is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Hayes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hayes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hayes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hayes's waist but Hayes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side. #TD#
Hayes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Martin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hayes wants to stand but Martin has his arm trapped.
Hayes content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hayes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Martin looks to move to half guard but instead Hayes has passed into mount! Damn!
Hayes looking to control but Martin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hayes raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Hayes dominating with strikes here.
Hayes controlling the pace for now.
Hayes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hayes punishing his opponent with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
BOOM! Hayes connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wayne Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nolan Hayes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hayes controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nolan Hayes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hayes 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nolan Hayes!

Event: IFA 5: Yosemite
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Martin fails with the takedown.
Shackleford is looking to counter the offense by Martin and move into the clinch.
Shackleford lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Martin has managed to clinch.
Shackleford looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shackleford is looking to break free of the clinch but Martin has double underhooks.
Shackleford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shackleford is looking to break free of the clinch but Martin has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Shackleford's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shackleford obliges.
Martin goes for a takedown attempt but Shackleford pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rusty Shackleford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Martin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shackleford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shackleford lands a nice looking kick to the body. Martin takes a step back to recover.
Martin shoots for a takedown but Shackleford saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rusty Shackleford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Martin.
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown but Shackleford manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Martin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice body kick from Shackleford.
Martin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Martin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shackleford - the referee stops the clock and Martin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shackleford. Martin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A solid body kick from Shackleford.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and Shackleford moves out of range easily.
It appears Shackleford was looking to counter with a kick there.
Martin looks winded!
Shackleford lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been told by Shackleford's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Martin 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.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shackleford thows a body kick. Martin tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
Shackleford swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Martin.
Shackleford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martin's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Martin moves into the clinch successfully.
Shackleford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martin is defending well for now.
Shackleford tries to land a knee to the head but Martin blocks with his arms.
Martin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shackleford gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Martin.
Shackleford is looking to break free of the clinch but Martin has double underhooks.
Martin has Shackleford pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shackleford manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Martin digs a right hand into Shackleford's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shackleford's gas tank.
Shackleford tries to land knees in the clinch but Martin avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Shackleford trying to land knees to the body.
Martin keeps control of Shackleford as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Martin tries to score a body lock takedown but Shackleford shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shackleford is trying to push Martin away but Martin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shackleford tries to break the clinch but Martin is controlling the position.
Martin is trying to drag Shackleford to the mat but Shackleford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Shackleford breaks from the clinch.
Shackleford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Martin goes for a double leg but Shackleford avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shackleford continues to drive forward.
Shackleford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shackleford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shackleford!
Shackleford is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T4#
Shackleford lands a slapping body shot.
Shackleford lands with a nice body punch.
Shackleford plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shackleford plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shackleford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shackleford moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Martin throws a body kick that misses.
Shackleford lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shackleford throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martin with the counter takedown but Shackleford avoids it easily.
Shackleford is looking to wear down Martin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shackleford thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Martin if he has to take too many more of those.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Martin has eaten all the pies!#CL2#
Martin clinches up with Shackleford and pushes him back against the cage.
Martin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shackleford.#BC2#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rusty Shackleford dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shackleford's waist but Shackleford gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side.
Shackleford lands a high kick!
Shackleford fakes the leg kick and cracks Martin in the body.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Shackleford.
Shackleford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rusty Shackleford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Martin has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Martin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shackleford has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Martin is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Martin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Shackleford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martin on the ground.
Shackleford wants to stand and escape but Martin is having none of it.
Martin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shackleford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shackleford wants to get back to his feet but Martin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shackleford being controlled here, momentarily.
Martin slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martin stops Shackleford from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martin slows the pace down in half guard. #SU2#
Martin stands up and beckons Shackleford to join him on the feet.
A low kick lands for Shackleford.
Shackleford throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shackleford.
Shackleford defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martin.
Martin doesn't manage to clinch there - Shackleford circles away.
Shackleford lands with a right hand. #T3#
Martin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shackleford sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rusty Shackleford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Martin.
Shackleford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shackleford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Martin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shackleford avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Shackleford on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Martin closes the distance and pushes Shackleford back into the cage.
Martin misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Shackleford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shackleford lands a head kick!
A solid body kick from Shackleford. #T4#
Martin takes a swing at Shackleford's ribcage but misses.
Martin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shackleford lets loose with a powerful body kick. Martin will feel that in the morning.
Shackleford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shackleford. Martin shrugs it off though.
Shackleford cracks Martin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Martin drives through with a takedown into Shackleford's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shackleford can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martin controls the pace.#SUB2#
Martin drops back looking for a leg! Shackleford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shackleford manages to kick Martin off! Martin jumps back into Shackleford's guard.
Martin throwing strikes from guard but Shackleford blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rusty Shackleford dominated that second round.
That's time! Shackleford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Shackleford thuds his shin into the meat of Martin's side.
Rusty Shackleford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shackleford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martin somewhat.
Shackleford throws a head kick that half lands.
Shackleford keeps the fight on the outside.
Shackleford is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Martin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shackleford. Shackleford obviously looking to wear him down.
Shackleford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shackleford lands a high kick!
Martin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shackleford avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Shackleford.
Shackleford scores with a push kick.
Shackleford lands a head kick. Martin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shackleford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rusty Shackleford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Martin.
Martin throws a lazy head kick
and Shackleford counters with a nice body kick.
Shackleford stuffs the takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shackleford.
Shackleford connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Shackleford lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shackleford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shackleford lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Martin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Martin misses with a takedown
and Shackleford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shackleford goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Martin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shackleford.
Martin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shackleford lands with a kick to the temple. Martin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Martin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shackleford counters with a nice kick to the body.
Martin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Shackleford throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shackleford explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shackleford.
Shackleford throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shackleford lands with a kick to the temple. Martin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Martin closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Martin pulls Shackleford into guard. #ES2#
Martin is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Shackleford presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Shackleford prevents the takedown attempt. #T4#
Martin is stalling here.
Martin managing to block the knees to the body from Shackleford.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shackleford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martin has him pressed against the cage.
Shackleford tries to land a knee to the head but Martin blocks with his arms.
Martin lands a shoulder strike.
Shackleford blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wayne Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shackleford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rusty Shackleford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shackleford, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusty Shackleford!

Event: IFA 3: Pressure
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Xan misses with a looping left.
Martin misses with a jab to the body
enabling Xan to counter with a crisp jab.
Martin shoots in for a double leg but Xan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Xan throws a shot from downtown. Martin moves away and avoids it.
Xan slips a jab and a cross from Martin.
Xan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Martin closes the distance and clinches.
Martin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Xan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Martin.
Martin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xan is trying to pull guard but Martin has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martin walks away with a smile on his face. Xan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Martin doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Xan counter with a right hand.
Liu Xan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Martin.
Martin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xan pinned against the cage. Xan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Xan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Xan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Xan with a jab.
Martin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Martin walks into a straight right hand from Xan.
Martin 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.
Martin wants to clinch.
Xan tries to bum rush Martin with a series of wild strikes but Martin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Martin has eaten all the pies!
Xan lands a nice shot to the body.
Xan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Martin dodges the punch combination from Xan. #T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Xan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xan's waist but Xan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side.
Xan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Xan swinging wildly here.
Martin unleashes a big counter combination but Xan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Xan lands a right hook to the body.
Xan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Xan.
Xan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Xan with a nice cross.
Martin throws a right and a left that Xan avoids nicely.
Xan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
A right-left combo lands from Xan.
Xan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Martin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Martin throws a right hand that Xan ducks under and follows up with a left that Xan also avoids with ease.
Xan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Xan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martin misses with a body punch
and Xan counters with a straight right hand.
Martin looks winded!
Xan jabs Martin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Xan dips to his left and cracks Martin with an uppercut!
Xan connects with a body shot that sends Martin's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Xan. Beautiful body shot.
Martin tries to clinch
and Xan counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheers as Xan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Martin doesn't seem phased though.
Xan lands a jab-cross combination. #T4#
Xan with a hook.
Xan works the jab nicely.
Martin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Xan to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Martin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Xan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Martin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Martin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Xan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Martin tries to clinch but Xan moves out of range.
Xan misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin misses with a double jab.
Martin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liu Xan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Martin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Martin forces Xan back against the cage and clinches.
Xan fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Xan jumps guard. #SUB#
Xan has his feet on Martin's thighs here. He's pushed Martin off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Martin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Liu Xan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Jabolsagadumedov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Martin wants to stand back up but Jabolsagadumedov manages to pass into side control.
Jabolsagadumedov just content to control the position.
Martin is looking for a sweep.
Martin struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin is not content to let Jabolsagadumedov control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jabolsagadumedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Martin is defending well.
Martin is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T1#
Jabolsagadumedov trying to control the position but Martin is working away. #SUB2#
Jabolsagadumedov swings around for an armbar but Martin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jabolsagadumedov's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jabolsagadumedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jabolsagadumedov trying to control the position.
Martin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jabolsagadumedov is keeping the position for now.
Jabolsagadumedov has Martin pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Jabolsagadumedov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Martin is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Jabolsagadumedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jabolsagadumedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Martin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jabolsagadumedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Martin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jabolsagadumedov's guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jabolsagadumedov fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Jabolsagadumedov as Martin shoots in.#TD2#
Jabolsagadumedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Martin quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Martin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jabolsagadumedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Martin's guard.
Jabolsagadumedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Martin wants to get back to his feet.
Martin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Martin is breathing heavily.#T4##SUB2#
Jabolsagadumedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martin sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Jabolsagadumedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Martin wants to control but Jabolsagadumedov is keeping busy.
Jabolsagadumedov is stalling here. Martin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jabolsagadumedov 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jabolsagadumedov tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wayne Martin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Jabolsagadumedov drives through with a takedown into Martin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jabolsagadumedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Jabolsagadumedov from controlling successfully.
Martin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabolsagadumedov trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Jabolsagadumedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1#
Martin keeping moving, preventing Jabolsagadumedov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jabolsagadumedov fails to land the takedown.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt - Jabolsagadumedov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Jabolsagadumedov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Martin on his heels. He'll look to pass Martin's guard now, I'm sure.
Martin looking for a sweep. Not yet Martin, not yet.
Martin keeping full guard, as Jabolsagadumedov tries to pass.
Martin really is a fat lump.
Jabolsagadumedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Martin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2##SUB2#
Jabolsagadumedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jabolsagadumedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jabolsagadumedov won't allow Martin to sweep him here.
Jabolsagadumedov trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jabolsagadumedov slips a jab and a cross from Martin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martin goes for a double leg but Jabolsagadumedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jabolsagadumedov continues to drive forward.
Jabolsagadumedov prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jabolsagadumedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Martin can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Jabolsagadumedov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Martin regains guard immediately.
Jabolsagadumedov 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.
Jabolsagadumedov throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Jabolsagadumedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jabolsagadumedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jabolsagadumedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jabolsagadumedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Martin looking to control.
Jabolsagadumedov wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Martin closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Jabolsagadumedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jabolsagadumedov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jabolsagadumedov wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Jabolsagadumedov postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ramzhek Jabolsagadumedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jabolsagadumedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Martin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jabolsagadumedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Martin lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Martin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jabolsagadumedov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Martin counters with a left to the body.
Martin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jabolsagadumedov defends well and Martin ends up having to push Jabolsagadumedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jabolsagadumedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Martin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jabolsagadumedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wayne Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramzhek Jabolsagadumedov.#TD2#
Jabolsagadumedov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jabolsagadumedov showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin trying to control from the bottom.
Martin gets full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Martin looking for a guillotine here but Jabolsagadumedov defends easily.
Martin has control of Jabolsagadumedov's left arm, preventing Jabolsagadumedov from doing any damage.
Jabolsagadumedov wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Jabolsagadumedov throwing strikes from guard but Martin blocks nicely.
Jabolsagadumedov throws a big elbow that misses. #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.#SUB2#
Jabolsagadumedov has gone for a leg lock! Martin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jabolsagadumedov's guard.#REVR#
Jabolsagadumedov keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Jabolsagadumedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ramzhek Jabolsagadumedov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Jabolsagadumedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martin defends it easily.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Jabolsagadumedov is keeping the position.#T3#
Jabolsagadumedov keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but Jabolsagadumedov is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Jabolsagadumedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martin throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Jabolsagadumedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jabolsagadumedov trying to control the action but Martin is working from the bottom.
Martin struggling a bit here.
Jabolsagadumedov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jabolsagadumedov working the ground and pound.
Martin struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wayne Martin.
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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Martin!

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