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RMMA 46 - Gigante v Zoltan
Date: Nov 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Martensson misses with a takedown attempt - Loveless sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've been hearing reports that Martensson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Martensson avoids the body shot from Loveless.
Martensson dives in and grabs Loveless's left leg, looking for a takedown. Loveless pushes down on Martensson's head and hops out.
Martensson moves out of range of the body kick.
Loveless throws out a loose jab but Martensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Loveless looks to move away, Martensson throws a big counter combo but Loveless just gets out of the way.
Martensson throws a series of punches but Loveless moves out of range.
Loveless throws out a loose jab but Martensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loveless misses with a straight left.
Martensson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Martensson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Loveless goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveless looks to score with a jab to the body but Martensson is just out of range.
Loveless lands a really nice looking cross but Martensson seems unphased.
Martensson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesper Martensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martensson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Martensson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Loveless takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Loveless misses the target. #T1#
Martensson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loveless.
Martensson slips under a jab from Loveless.
Loveless lets loose with a powerful body kick. Martensson will feel that in the morning.
Martensson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Martensson ducks under a wild hook from Loveless.
A jab from Loveless does it's job there.
Loveless is looking to land body kicks.
Loveless connects with the punch.
Martensson has a takedown stuffed.
Martensson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loveless.
Martensson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Loveless scores with a nice strike.
Decent striking displayed by Loveless there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loveless lands a jab to Martensson's midsection.#T2#
Loveless lands a jab.
Loveless showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martensson.
Martensson throws a series of punches but Loveless avoids them all with ease.
Martensson swings for the body but Loveless moves out of range.
Loveless has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Martensson loads up on a big right hand but Loveless slips the punch.
Loveless staying out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Loveless, as that shot connected.
Loveless connects with a good right hand that stumbles Martensson. Martensson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Loveless throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Martensson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loveless throws a hook but Martensson blocks it.
It looked like Martensson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Martensson blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Loveless throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Loveless throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Martensson on the side of the head.
Loveless scores with a body shot.
Martensson misses with the combination.
#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Loveless. Martensson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loveless throws a hook to the side of Martensson's head but Martensson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Loveless. Beautiful body shot.
Martensson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Loveless.
Nice body punch from Loveless.
Billy Loveless seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loveless throws a hook to the side of Martensson's head but Martensson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Loveless jabs Martensson right on the nose. Martensson blinks but takes it well.
Billy Loveless is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Loveless.
Loveless throws a push kick but Martensson slaps the foot to one side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Martensson.
Loveless lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Martensson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loveless.
It looked like Martensson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Loveless is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Martensson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Loveless.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loveless is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Martensson.
Martensson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Loveless as he avoids it easily. #T4#
Loveless connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Loveless swings for the body but Martensson moves out of range.
Loveless lands a jab to the nose.
Martensson blocks a jab.
Martensson shoots in looking for a takedown. Loveless tries to sprawl out of it but Martensson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Loveless manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Loveless on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Loveless dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Loveless misses with an uppercut. Martensson saw that one coming.
Loveless throws a body punch but Martensson moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martensson misses with a body shot.
Loveless looks to land a body kick but Martensson moved away.
Martensson misses with a left hand
and Loveless cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martensson misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Loveless dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Martensson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Loveless moves out of range as Martensson strikes.
Jesper Martensson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loveless lands a jab.#TD#
Martensson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Loveless looks like he's trying to stand up.
#ES2#
Loveless pushes Martensson off and gets back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Loveless.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loveless connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martensson momentarily.
Martensson misses the shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Martensson or perhaps it was just good defense by Loveless, which made it look bad.
Martensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loveless.
Loveless listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Loveless lands with an uppercut that bounces Martensson off the cage and back into range.
Martensson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Martensson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Martensson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Loveless misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Martensson does no damage.
Loveless tries to clinch up.
Loveless misses with a body kick.
Loveless throws a body punch but Martensson moves out of range.
Martensson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Loveless at a distance.
Martensson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Loveless pinned against the cage. Loveless gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A countering left hand to the body from Loveless misses.
Loveless tries to clinch up.
Loveless lands a lovely overhand right.
Martensson throws a series of punches but Loveless avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Loveless scores with a hook.
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!
Loveless throws a body punch but Martensson moves out of range.
Martensson feinted with a counter takedown.
Loveless has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Loveless throws a right hand that misses
and Martensson counters with a series of strikes. Loveless will be more careful next time no doubt.
Martensson is looking to wear down Loveless with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Martensson misses with a wild combination.
Loveless lands with a good body shot.
Billy Loveless seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Martensson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Loveless to the mat! Loveless manages to get full guard.
Martensson stops Loveless from standing up.
Martensson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Martensson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Loveless wants to stand up but Martensson is controlling him.
Martensson tries to free his leg and advance position but Loveless is retaining full guard. #T3#
Martensson stops Loveless from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martensson misses with a series of wild punches.
Martensson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Loveless throws out a loose jab but Martensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martensson lands with an overhand left.
Loveless slaps away a takedown attempt from Martensson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesper Martensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loveless looks to land a right hand but Martensson moved out of range.
Martensson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Loveless jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martensson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Loveless with a nice cross.#T4#
Loveless swings widly with a right hand
and Martensson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martensson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Loveless moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Loveless throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Loveless bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martensson moves out of range as Loveless throws a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Loveless as he connects with a hook.
Nice shot by Loveless.
Loveless takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Some wild striking there from Martensson.
Martensson throws a nice looking combination but Loveless bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Loveless ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Loveless has Martensson up against the cage in a clinch.
Martensson is trying to maintain a safe position but Loveless gets an underhook and turns Martensson into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Loveless showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Loveless misses with a body shot.
Loveless lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Loveless tests Martensson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A lazy left from Martensson finds it's target.
Loveless throws a body shot but no joy.
Martensson moves out of range as Loveless strikes.
Martensson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Loveless swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Martensson.
Loveless's corner calls for a 1-2. Loveless obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveless swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martensson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Loveless sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martensson somewhat.
Loveless thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
Loveless misses with a looping left.
Loveless connects with a good right hand that stumbles Martensson. Martensson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Loveless lands a slapping body shot.
Martensson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Martensson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Loveless scores with a spinning back kick!
Martensson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Martensson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Loveless defending well as Martensson loads up on a big left hand.
Loveless misses with a hook. Martensson ducked under it nicely.
Loveless misses with a looping left.
A shot to the liver by Loveless. Beautiful body shot.
Loveless lands a glancing blow to the side of Martensson's head.
Martensson swinging wildly here.
Loveless lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loveless lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Martensson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Loveless throws a front kick that sends Martensson stumbling back into the cage.
Martensson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loveless.
Martensson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Martensson closes the distance and clinches up with Loveless, looking for a takedown. Martensson pushes Loveless against the cage but Loveless circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Loveless fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martensson manages to avoid it.
Martensson tries to bum rush Loveless with a series of wild strikes but Loveless uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Loveless scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Martensson. Those never looked like landing.
Loveless looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Martensson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Loveless tries to avoid it but Martensson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Loveless to the ground. Loveless escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesper Martensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Loveless cracks Martensson with an open hand slap.
Loveless throws out a powerful jab.
A punch combination from Martensson misses.
Loveless lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Loveless keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Martensson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loveless.
Martensson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Loveless scores with a nice strike.
Loveless punishes Martensson's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Loveless darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice sprawl there from Loveless as Martensson shoots in.
Martensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loveless.
A telegraphed right hand from Loveless misses the target.
Martensson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Loveless.
Martensson goes for a double leg but Loveless avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Loveless continues to drive forward.
Loveless throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martenssons head.
Loveless misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Loveless fails to land.
Loveless throws a head punch that misses. #T4##TD#
Martensson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Loveless regains guard immediately.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loveless is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Loveless manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Loveless throws a head punch that misses.
Loveless lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Loveless.
Martensson tries for a takedown but Loveless manages to get underhooks.
Loveless lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martensson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martensson.
Loveless lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Loveless cracks Martensson with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Loveless really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Loveless with a jab.
Martensson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Loveless.
Loveless pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martensson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martensson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good shot there by Loveless.
A slow jab from Martensson misses its intended target.
Loveless throws a lazy uppercut
and Martensson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Martensson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Loveless cracks Martensson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Martensson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Loveless moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martensson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Loveless throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loveless thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martensson connects with a jab.#T1#
Martensson blocks a jab.
As Loveless looks to move away, Martensson throws a big counter combo but Loveless just gets out of the way.
Loveless misses the shot to the body.
Loveless goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Loveless lands with a good body shot.
Martensson fails with a takedown attempt.
Loveless takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Martensson walks into a left hand.
Martensson lands a nice looking body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Loveless.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loveless. Martensson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loveless scores with a nice strike.
Loveless thuds his right hand into Martensson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Martensson avoids the body shot from Loveless.
#T2##CL2#
Loveless darts in and clinches Martensson up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Loveless fails to land.
Loveless lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Martensson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loveless tries to throw a body punch but Martensson avoids it by throwing Loveless back against the cage.
Loveless misses with the head strike.
Martensson cracks Loveless with a nice body shot.
Martensson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Martensson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesper Martensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loveless scores with a shot to the side of Martensson's head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Loveless can't find room to land a body shot as Martensson controls the action.
Loveless misses with the head strike.
Loveless lands with a left to the head.
Loveless lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martensson backwards. #T3#
Loveless lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Billy Loveless seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Loveless pushes Martensson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martensson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Loveless is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Loveless goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Loveless misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Martensson is trying to trip Loveless. He has hold of a leg but Loveless is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Martensson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Loveless manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Loveless lands a glancing blow to the side of Martensson's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martensson takes a swing at Loveless's ribcage but misses.
Loveless scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Martensson moves out of range as Loveless throws a body kick.
Loveless scores with a body shot.
Loveless misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martensson.
Loveless with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Martensson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Loveless defends well and Martensson ends up having to push Loveless into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Martensson stalling against the cage.
Loveless is pressed up against the cage. Martensson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Loveless down to the mat. Loveless avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Loveless throws an overhand right that lands on Martensson's shoulder, as Martensson tries to avoid the shot.
Loveless walks into a stiff left hand from Martensson.
Loveless misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martensson.
Loveless with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Loveless fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martensson on the side of the head.
Loveless looks for the body kick but Martensson saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Loveless dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Loveless throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Loveless tries to clinch
and Martensson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Loveless enables Martensson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Loveless manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Loveless is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Martensson is controlling him. #ES2#
Loveless manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Martensson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Martensson ducks under a wild hook from Loveless.
Loveless throws a body shot but no joy.
Loveless throws a hook but Martensson avoids it easily.
Loveless scores with a hook to the body. Martensson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martensson throws a series of punches but Loveless moves out of range.
Martensson ducks under a wild hook from Loveless.
Loveless wants to clinch up but Martensson keeps it at a distance.
Martensson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loveless.#T1#
Martensson scores with a jab to the body.
Martensson misses with a body shot.
Martensson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Loveless is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martensson.
Loveless ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martensson moves away.
Loveless uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Martensson has time to react.
Martensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loveless.
Loveless throws a body punch but Martensson moves out of range.
Loveless swings for the body but Martensson moves out of range.
Loveless connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Loveless misses with an uppercut.
Loveless ducks under a wild hook from Martensson.
Loveless looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Loveless lands an overhand right.#T2#
Loveless pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martensson misses with a body punch
and Loveless counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A swing and a miss from Loveless.
Martensson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Loveless lands a glancing blow to the side of Martensson's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martensson throws a nice looking combination but Loveless bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martensson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Loveless looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Loveless misses with a straight right.
Martensson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Martensson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Loveless throws the left hand but Martensson avoids the punch easily.
Martensson blocks a jab.
Loveless is looking to clinch but Martensson is avoiding it.
Loveless looks to land a right hand but Martensson moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Martensson misses the target.#T3#
Martensson fails to land the takedown.
Martensson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Loveless moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martensson blocks the body kick.
Martensson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Loveless dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Loveless uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Martensson has time to react.
Martensson throws a combination. Loveless tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Loveless cracks Martensson with a good jab.
Loveless moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Martensson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Martensson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Loveless ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martensson moves away.
Loveless misses with a body kick.
Martensson goes for a double leg but Loveless avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Loveless continues to drive forward.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loveless lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martensson backwards.
Loveless misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Loveless misses with a punch to the body.
Loveless tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Loveless gets through Martensson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Loveless fails to land.
Martensson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesper Martensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loveless takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Loveless.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Loveless scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Loveless stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Martensson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jesper Martensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Loveless makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Loveless comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Loveless has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Loveless!
Billy Loveless is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Loveless thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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RMMA 40 - Gigante v Martinez
Date: Oct 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Griggs.
Martensson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Griggs's coach down at Golden Tiger Combat Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Griggs's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Martensson misses with the combination.
Frank Griggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martensson misses the jab.
Griggs missing with a left hand there. Martensson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martensson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Griggs throws out a counter right but Martensson avoids it with no problem.
Griggs scores with a nice right hand.
Martensson scores with the left hand. Griggs knows he should have avoided that one.
Martensson misses with a series of wild punches.
Griggs scores with the left hand. Martensson knows he should have avoided that one.
A lazy left from Griggs finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griggs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Griggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martensson throws out the jab. #T1#
Griggs slips a straight right by Martensson.
Martensson cracks a nice hook into Griggs's ribs.
Griggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Martensson takes one on the button.
Griggs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Martensson's head backwards.
Martensson ducks under a wild hook from Griggs.
Griggs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martensson momentarily.
Griggs lands with an uppercut that bounces Martensson off the cage and back into range.
Martensson throws a shot from downtown. Griggs moves away and avoids it.
Martensson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griggs.
Nice defenses there by Martensson.
Martensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Griggs.
Griggs is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Martensson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Griggs throws a series of punches but Martensson avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Griggs misses. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Griggs.
Griggs ducks under a wild hook from Martensson.
Griggs throws a right hand that Martensson ducks under and follows up with a left that Martensson also avoids with ease.
We've been hearing reports that Martensson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Griggs takes a swing at Martensson's ribcage but misses.
Griggs lands with a cross.
Griggs connects with a single shot there.
Griggs lands a right hook to the body.
Griggs throws a hook to the side of Martensson's head but Martensson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martensson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griggs manages to avoid it.
Griggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Martensson.
Griggs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griggs lands with a hook. Martensson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Griggs moves out of range of the strikes.
Griggs thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Martensson staying out of range there.
Griggs throws out a loose jab but Martensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martensson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab by Martensson.
Griggs might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Griggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martensson.
A swing and a miss from Griggs.
Martensson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Griggs throws a hook but Martensson avoids it easily.
Griggs throws a right and a left that Martensson avoids nicely.
Griggs tests Martensson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Martensson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griggs.
A jab from Griggs misses.
Martensson ducks under a wild hook from Griggs.
Griggs on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Martensson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griggs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Griggs cracks Martensson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Griggs connects with a nice looking jab.
Martensson with a hook.
Griggs missing with a left hand there. Martensson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martensson's corner calls for a 1-2. Martensson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Griggs throws a predictable looking body shot
and Griggs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martensson slips under a jab from Griggs.
Martensson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Griggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Martensson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Martensson misses.
Martensson staying out of range there.
Griggs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Martensson in his tracks.
Griggs lands a jab to Martensson's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Griggs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Griggs. Those never looked like landing.
Martensson throws an off balance right hand
and Griggs counters with a one-two to the body.
Griggs lands a lovely overhand right.
Griggs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martensson.
Griggs connects with a looping right hand.
Griggs misses with a looping left.
Griggs connects with the punch.
Martensson walks into a jab.
A jab from Griggs misses.
Martensson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Martensson misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Griggs misses the target. #T1#
Martensson throws a series of punches but Griggs moves out of range.
Griggs throws a hook to the side of Martensson's head but Martensson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griggs scores with a jab. Martensson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Martensson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griggs.
Griggs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Martensson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Griggs is trying to defend but Martensson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martensson drops an elbow to the side of Griggs's head.
Martensson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Griggs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Martensson trying to control from Griggs's half guard. Griggs has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Martensson trying to control but Griggs is working from the bottom. #T2#
Martensson passes Griggs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Martensson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Griggs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Griggs wants to get back to his feet.
Martensson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Griggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Martensson is working for a submission of some sort.
Martensson slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Martensson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Martensson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Martensson wants to work for an arm triangle but Griggs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Griggs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martensson.
Griggs looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Martensson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Griggs is just riding it out for now. Martensson eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Martensson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Griggs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Griggs looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Griggs misses.
Martensson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martensson throws a combination that misses
and Griggs counters with a left and a right that stings Martensson.
Griggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martensson moves away.
Martensson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Martensson swinging wildly here.
Griggs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Griggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Martensson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Griggs misses with an uppercut. Martensson saw that one coming.
Martensson misses with the combination.
Martensson moves forwards but Griggs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Griggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martensson moves away.
Martensson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Griggs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Martensson throws an overhand right that lands on Griggs's shoulder, as Griggs tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martensson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griggs.
Griggs lands with a good body shot.
Griggs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Griggs looks to land a combination but Martensson avoids it well.
Martensson throws a big counter combination but Griggs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Martensson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1#
Martensson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Griggs manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Martensson working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martensson is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Martensson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martensson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Martensson postures up in Griggs's guard and throws a big left but Griggs blocks it. #T2#
Martensson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Martensson stops Griggs from standing up.
Martensson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Griggs regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Martensson.
Martensson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griggs is keeping the position for now.
Griggs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martensson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Griggs keeping moving, preventing Martensson from controlling successfully.
Martensson connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Martensson stands and throws Griggs's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Griggs is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Martensson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Martensson works to advance to full mount. Griggs defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Martensson tries to control but Griggs wriggling away. #SUB#
Martensson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Griggs turns into him and now he's in Martensson's guard.
Martensson 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.#T4#
Martensson is trying to keep Griggs in close.
#SUB#
Martensson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Griggs doesn't defend quickly enough and Martensson has managed to lock this one up! Can Griggs escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Martensson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jesper Martensson!
Jesper Martensson retains his lightweight title!
Jesper Martensson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RMMA 36 - Tea v Boryszko 2
Date: Sep 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Yurchon swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Martensson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yurchon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jesper Martensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy body kick from Yurchon
and Martensson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martensson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Martensson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yurchon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yurchon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Club Yurchon in the buildup to the fight.
Yurchon throws a right hand that misses
and Martensson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martensson misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Martensson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nazar Yurchon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yurchon throws a jab when Martensson was well out of range.
Nice shot by Yurchon.
Martensson shoots in for a double leg but Yurchon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yurchon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Martensson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yurchon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yurchon throws a right hand that Martensson ducks under and follows up with a left that Martensson also avoids with ease.
Martensson misses with the combination.
#T2#
Martensson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yurchon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Yurchon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martensson with the counter takedown but Yurchon avoids it easily.
Martensson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martensson tries to bum rush Yurchon with a series of wild strikes but Yurchon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Yurchon.
No joy there for Yurchon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yurchon looks to land a combination but Martensson avoids it well.
Martensson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yurchon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Martensson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yurchon misses with a body shot.
Martensson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yurchon misses with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yurchon.
Martensson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Martensson looks to move away, Yurchon throws a big counter combo but Martensson just gets out of the way.
Yurchon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Martensson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yurchon.
Yurchon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yurchon tries a head kick but it misses.
Yurchon throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Martensson throws a poor cross that misses
and Yurchon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yurchon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martensson to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martensson misses with a few strikes there.
Martensson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yurchon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Martensson does no damage.
Martensson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yurchon.
Yurchon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Martensson counters with a nice uppercut.
Martensson has his takedown stuffed
and Yurchon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Martensson thinking.
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 Nazar Yurchon will probably get the nod.
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#
Martensson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yurchon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martensson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yurchon swings for the body but Martensson moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yurchon. Martensson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yurchon lands with a cross.
Martensson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nazar Yurchon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Martensson misses.
Yurchon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Martensson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nazar Yurchon is winning the standup battle so far.
Martensson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yurchon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Martensson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martensson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martensson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Martensson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Yurchon throws a lazy right hand but Martensson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Martensson.
Martensson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yurchon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Martensson shoots in but no luck this time.
Martensson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yurchon sprawls well. Yurchon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Martensson gets slowly back to his feet.
Yurchon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Martensson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yurchon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Martensson throws a series of punches but Yurchon avoids them all with ease.
Yurchon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T3#
Yurchon misses with a two punch combination.
Yurchon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martensson. That did some damage!
Martensson avoids the head kick by Yurchon.
Yurchon thuds a left hand into Martensson's body.
Yurchon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martensson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yurchon moves out of range as Martensson strikes.
Martensson misses with a straight left.
Yurchon throws a poor cross that misses
and Martensson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Yurchon lands with a good body shot.
Yurchon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Martensson backs up against the cage.
Martensson misses with a double jab.
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!
Martensson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Martensson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Yurchon has got the better of the exchanges.
Martensson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yurchon is looking for a counter combo.
Martensson throws a jab but it's blocked by Yurchon.
Yurchon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Martensson misses with a double jab.
Martensson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yurchon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martensson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nazar Yurchon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
A left lands for Yurchon.
Yurchon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martensson throws a nice looking combination but Yurchon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yurchon throws a hook to the side of Martensson's head but Martensson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martensson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yurchon is looking for a counter combo.
Yurchon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Martensson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martensson throws an overhand right that lands on Yurchon's shoulder, as Yurchon tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from Yurchon misses
and Martensson counters with a nice uppercut.
Yurchon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Yurchon lands a jab-cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Yurchon misses the target.
Yurchon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martensson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yurchon misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Martensson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Yurchon is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Martensson dives into side control.
#REVR##SUB2#
Martensson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Yurchon is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Martensson yanks on the arm and Yurchon is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Martensson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jesper Martensson!
Jesper Martensson is the new lightweight champion!
Jesper Martensson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RMMA 33 - Tea v Nazar
Date: Aug 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Robben throws a body kick that misses.
Martensson misses with an uppercut.
Robben throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robben steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martensson.
A swing and a miss from Martensson.
Martensson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Robben slips a jab from Martensson.
Martensson thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Martensson tries to get set, Robben tries to push him back and clinch up but Martensson manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Robben forces Martensson back against the cage and clinches.
Robben misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Martensson manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Robben. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Robben clinches.
Martensson blocking some punches.
Robben lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Robben tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martensson's elbow.
Martensson letting Robben take a breather here.#T1#
Martensson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Robben smiles and moves away.
Robben uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martensson.
Robben wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Robben dodges the punch combination from Martensson.
Robben seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Robben throws a leg kick that misses.
Martensson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martensson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Martensson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Robben connects with a right hand. Martensson shakes it off.
Robben throws a low kick, looking for Martensson's leg but Martensson calmly moves out of range.
Martensson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Robben moves away from the strike by Martensson.
Martensson scores with a one two! Robben had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Martensson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Robben clinches up with Martensson and pushes him back against the cage.
Robben tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robben.
Martensson has had enough of the clinch but Robben keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Robben slowing the pace effectively.
Robben lands with a light punch inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Robben takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Robben goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robben tries to throw a body punch but Martensson avoids it by throwing Robben back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Robben lands a nice uppercut.
Robben throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Robben throws a punch but it's blocked by Martensson.
Martensson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robben.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martensson.
Robben has Martensson pressed against the cage, preventing Martensson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Robben is pushing Martensson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Robben misses with a punch to the body.
Robben tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robben is pushing Martensson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Robben lands with a left to the head.
Robben lands a body punch in the clinch.
Robben working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Robben fails to land.
Robben gets through Martensson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Robben misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robben fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robben has a couple of punches blocked by Martensson.
Robben pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Robben dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Robben. That snapped Martensson's head back.
Martensson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robben moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robben is looking to counter the offense by Martensson and move into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Martensson.
Martensson with the counter takedown but Robben avoids it easily.
Robben avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martensson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robben is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martensson can do to turn this around?#CL#
Robben has closed the distance and engaged Martensson in a clinch.
Martensson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Robben misses with a punch on the inside.
Robben lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Robben on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Martensson stalling in the clinch but Robben improves position. #T1#
Martensson blocking some punches.
Robben just leaning against Martensson, taking a breather.
Robben goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martensson tries to pull guard but Robben forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Martensson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Martensson can't break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Robben takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short body shot lands from Robben as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martensson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Robben scores with a nice hook to the head.
Martensson letting Robben take a breather here.
Robben scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Robin Robben has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Martensson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robben dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Robben has Martensson pressed against the cage.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Robben lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martensson backwards.
Robben doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robben lands a shot to the body.
Robben tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robben lands a body shot in the clinch.
Robben prevents Martensson from breaking the clinch.
Robben stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Robben.
Robben tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robben working aggressively here.
#T4#
Robben tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martensson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Robin Robben has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesper Martensson.
Robben lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martensson backwards.
Martensson tries to pull guard but Robben holds him up against the cage and eventually Martensson drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robben.
Martensson blocks an uppercut.
Robben lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robben stalling against the cage.
#TD2#
Martensson manages to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Robben dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Robben will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Robben throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robben throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Martensson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robben looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Robben fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Martensson, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Martensson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Martensson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Robben's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Robben's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robben wants to pass the guard but Martensson is keeping the position.
Robben controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Martensson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robben defends well.
Robben pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martensson is keeping the position for now.
Robben looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Martensson looking to control.
#SUB2#
Martensson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Robben rolls with it to try and escape but Martensson cranks on the arm and Robben is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesper Martensson!
A relieved looking Jesper Martensson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Robin Robben spoke after the fight, saying 'i win by belt back one day'. |
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Event:
RMMA - Los Angeles
Date: Jul 26, 2025 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Martensson. Hawthorne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawthorne let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Martensson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Martensson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hawthorne on the side of the head.
Martensson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawthorne moves away.
Martensson lunges at Hawthorne with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hawthorne's hand.
Hawthorne slips a jab from Martensson.
Hawthorne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Martensson scores with a hook to the body. Hawthorne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Martensson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martensson looks to throw the jab but Hawthorne is out of range.
Hawthorne flicks out a counter leg kick but Martensson steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martensson throws out the jab.
Hawthorne is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hawthorne avoids the body shot from Martensson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawthorne! But no joy.
Martensson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hawthorne has time to react.
Martensson connects with a jab.#T1#
Martensson drops his hands momentarily and Hawthorne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Martensson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Martensson swinging wildly here.
Hawthorne cracks Martensson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hawthorne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martensson.
Martensson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2#
Hawthorne forces Martensson back against the cage and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hawthorne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawthorne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Martensson smiles and moves away.
#T2#
Martensson throws a right and a left that Hawthorne avoids nicely.
Martensson throws an overhand right that lands on Hawthorne's shoulder, as Hawthorne tries to avoid the shot.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut. Martensson saw that one coming.
Hawthorne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martensson moves away.
Martensson misses with a hook. Hawthorne ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawthorne! But no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Martensson. Those never looked like landing.
Martensson misses with a few strikes there.
Hawthorne looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Martensson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hawthorne momentarily.
Martensson throws a right hand that Hawthorne ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawthorne also avoids with ease.
Hawthorne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hawthorne is looking to clinch.
Martensson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jesper Martensson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Hawthorne doesn't manage to clinch there - Martensson circles away.
Martensson throws a right and a left that Hawthorne avoids nicely. #CL2#
Hawthorne closes the distance and clinches.
Hawthorne slowing the pace effectively.
Hawthorne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawthorne is leaning against Martensson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hawthorne's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hawthorne holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hawthorne receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Hawthorne lands a hook that snaps the head of Martensson backwards. #T4#
Martensson blocks an uppercut.
Hawthorne can't find room to land a body shot as Martensson controls the action.
Hawthorne throws a punch but it's blocked by Martensson.
Hawthorne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martensson backwards.
Martensson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Martensson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hawthorne tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hawthorne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Martensson smiles and moves away.
Jesper Martensson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elliot Hawthorne.
Hawthorne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Martensson missing with a left hand there. Hawthorne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesper Martensson dominated that round.
That's time! Martensson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Martensson stuffs the takedown.
Martensson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice straight punches there by Hawthorne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hawthorne.
Hawthorne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martensson throws a lazy right hand but Hawthorne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawthorne throws out a counter right but Martensson avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Hawthorne rushes Martensson and presses him up against the cage.
Martensson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Hawthorne jumps into guard, dragging Martensson to the mat.
Martensson preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Martensson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hawthorne pulls Martensson in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hawthorne working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Martensson has passed into half guard!
Martensson trying to control the pace.
Hawthorne on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Hawthorne trying to control from the bottom.
Hawthorne is not content to let Martensson control the position.
Hawthorne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martensson is working away from the top position though.
Martensson uses his free foot to push down on Hawthorne's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hawthorne.
Martensson lands a big elbow.
Martensson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hawthorne in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Martensson wants to control the pace but Hawthorne is squirming around nicely.
Martensson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawthorne can do to turn this around?
Hawthorne tries to hold on but Martensson pushes him away.
Martensson wants to control the pace but Hawthorne is squirming around nicely.
Martensson dominating with strikes here.#T2#
Hawthorne is looking to improve his position but Martensson isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Martensson has hold of Hawthorne's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hawthorne manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hawthorne sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hawthorne moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martensson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hawthorne holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Martensson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Martensson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawthorne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Martensson throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martensson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawthorne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jesper Martensson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hawthorne looking for a sweep. Not yet Hawthorne, not yet. #SUB2#
Hawthorne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martensson defends it easily.#SUB2#
Hawthorne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hawthorne keeping moving, preventing Martensson from controlling successfully.
Hawthorne is trying to keep Martensson in close.
Martensson wants to pass the guard but Hawthorne is keeping the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Hawthorne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martensson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hawthorne keeping moving, preventing Martensson from controlling successfully.
Martensson preventing the sweep.
Hawthorne is trying to keep Martensson in close.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martensson throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawthorne has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hawthorne misses with a lunging right hand
and Martensson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesper Martensson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Martensson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hawthorne tries to clinch but Martensson is having none of it. #CL2#
Martensson gets tackled into the cage by Hawthorne. Hawthorne maintains the clinch.
Hawthorne keeps control of Martensson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hawthorne tries to work over Martensson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hawthorne lands with a short shot to the head.
Hawthorne jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martensson walks away with a smile on his face. Hawthorne gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Martensson throws a hook to the side of Hawthorne's head but Hawthorne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawthorne wants to counter with a clinch but Martensson pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martensson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hawthorne back to the cage. Martensson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hawthorne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hawthorne thows a leg kick but Martensson checks it
and Martensson counters with a nice body shot.
Jesper Martensson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Martensson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawthorne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawthorne is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hawthorne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martensson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hawthorne doesn't manage to clinch there - Martensson circles away.
Martensson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hawthorne circles away quickly and effectively.
Hawthorne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martensson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martensson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hawthorne tries to clinch but Martensson moves out of range.
Martensson fails to land with a series of punches.
Hawthorne is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Martensson with a body shot.
Martensson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hawthorne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Martensson throws a hook but Hawthorne avoids it easily.
Elliot Hawthorne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawthorne shoots in and drives through. Martensson sprawls well.
Martensson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Martensson throws out a loose jab but Hawthorne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martensson throws a hook but Hawthorne blocks it.
Jesper Martensson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawthorne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martensson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Hawthorne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hawthorne misses with a right hand
and Martensson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for Martensson.
Martensson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hawthorne counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Martensson blocks a jab.#T3#
Hawthorne moves out of range as Martensson strikes.
Hawthorne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hawthorne, as that shot connected.
Martensson misses with a few strikes there.
Hawthorne throws out a counter right but Martensson avoids it with no problem.
Martensson swinging wildly here.
Hawthorne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Martensson misses the target.
Martensson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawthorne! But no joy.
Hawthorne dodges the punch combination from Martensson.
Hawthorne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Martensson throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Hawthorne counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martensson is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
Hawthorne stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Hawthorne rushes Martensson and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawthorne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Martensson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hawthorne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martensson.
Hawthorne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Martensson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hawthorne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Martensson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesper Martensson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Martensson, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesper Martensson!
Jesper Martensson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RMMA 25 - Curtis v Kataski
Date: Jun 28, 2025 |
#R1#
Martensson looks to land a left hand but Lenkov moved out of range nicely.
Martensson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Lenkov has managed to clinch.
Lenkov prevents Martensson from breaking the clinch.
Lenkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lenkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martensson backwards.
Martensson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Martensson blocks an uppercut.
Lenkov misses with some punches.
Lenkov lands an uppercut.
Lenkov can't find room to land a body shot as Martensson controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lenkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Lenkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martensson's elbow.
Lenkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lenkov misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Lenkov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T1#
Lenkov is pressing down on Martensson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martensson is holding on for now.
Martensson is looking to control Lenkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Martensson avoid being mounted?
Lenkov wants to pass to mount but Martensson is defending the position.
Martensson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB2#
Lenkov wants to work for an arm triangle but Martensson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Martensson wants to improve his position but Lenkov is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Martensson makes his way to full guard, as Lenkov worked for a kimura.
Martensson trying to keep a closed guard but Lenkov is proving a slippery customer.
Lenkov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Lenkov wants to free his trapped foot but Martensson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Lenkov wants to work for an arm triangle but Martensson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Martensson is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Lenkov is tapping! Great win for Martensson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jesper Martensson!
Jesper Martensson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RMMA 21 - Casteel v Kataski
Date: May 31, 2025 |
#R1#
Martensson thuds a left hand into Maunders's body.
Martensson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maunders.
Maunders fails with a takedown attempt.
Martensson throws a right hand that Maunders ducks under and follows up with a left that Maunders also avoids with ease.
Martensson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Martensson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maunders needs to keep his hands up - Martensson had a free shot at his head there.
We've been hearing reports that Maunders has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Martensson tries to bum rush Maunders with a series of wild strikes but Maunders uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maunders takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A jab from Martensson does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martensson blocks a jab.
Maunders throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jesper Martensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martensson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maunders doesn't seem bothered though.
Martensson throws a right and a left that Maunders avoids nicely.
Martensson misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Martensson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martensson digs a good body shot into Maunders's ribs.
Maunders throws a right hand that misses
and Martensson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Martensson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Martensson.
A telegraphed right hand from Maunders misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Maunders.
Nice shot by Martensson.
Martensson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Maunders missing with a left hand there. Martensson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martensson slips under a jab.
Martensson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maunders throws out the jab.
Jesper Martensson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maunders doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Martensson counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Maunders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martensson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Martensson stalks Maunders and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maunders's face. Maunders staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Martensson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Maunders gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maunders takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Maunders is rocked!
Martensson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maunders had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Maunders is breathing heavily.
Martensson misses with a double jab.
Martensson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maunders doesn't seem bothered though. #KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Martensson sends Maunders down but not out. Martensson dives into side control looking to finish.
Oh Maunders is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maunders is letting Martensson control him for a moment.
Martensson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Maunders is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martensson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Martensson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maunders seems to have got his legs back now.
Maunders is not content to let Martensson control the position. #T3#
Martensson is chipping away with strikes.
Maunders is looking to reverse the position.
Maunders is letting Martensson control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Martensson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Martensson scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Martensson controls the position.
Maunders looking for a sweep but Martensson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Martensson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Martensson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Martensson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Martensson raining down shots from the mount!
Martensson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Maunders looks a forlorn figure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesper Martensson 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#
Martensson moves out of range of the strikes.
Maunders shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martensson pinned against the cage. Martensson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Martensson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Martensson.
No luck for Maunders with that takedown attempt.
Martensson moves away from the strike by Maunders.
Martensson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martensson lands a nice shot to the body.
Martensson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jesper Martensson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martensson jabs Maunders to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jesper Martensson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maunders shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martensson sprawls well. Martensson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maunders gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Maunders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Maunders jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martensson cracks a nice hook into Maunders's ribs.
Martensson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maunders has time to react.
Martensson lands with a shot to the body.
Martensson connects with a body shot.
Maunders avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martensson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maunders takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Decent striking displayed by Martensson there.
A right-left combo lands from Martensson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maunders missing with a left hand there. Martensson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Maunders fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Martensson avoids it really well and circles away.
Maunders's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Martensson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maunders scrambles back to his feet.#KD2#
Martensson drops his shoulder and cracks Maunders with a huge uppercut! Maunders goes down! Can Martensson finish him?
Martensson is working Maunders over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Martensson is in close to Maunders's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maunders can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martensson controls the pace.
Martensson lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Martensson is stalling in the full guard.
Maunders working a defensive guard here.
Martensson is in close to Maunders's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maunders wants to stand up but Martensson is controlling him.
Maunders wants to sweep but no luck.
Maunders utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martensson is looking to work some ground and pound but Maunders has wrist control.
Martensson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Martensson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Martensson drops an elbow to the side of Maunders's head.
Martensson trying to control the action but Maunders is working from the bottom.
Martensson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maunders is not content to let Martensson control the position.
Martensson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martensson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maunders haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Martensson throwing shots but Maunders is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesper Martensson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Maunders has his takedown stuffed
and Martensson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martensson fails to land with a series of punches.
Martensson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maunders throws a hook to the side of Martensson's head but Martensson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maunders looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maunders takes a jab right on the kisser.
#KD2#
Martensson drops Maunders with a left right combo! Martensson follows him down to the ground into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maunders can't do much from the bottom here.
Maunders is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Maunders's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Martensson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Maunders is trying to improve his position.
Martensson tries to advance to mount but Maunders denies him.
Martensson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maunders keeps working.
Martensson controls the position.
Maunders is not content to let Martensson control the position. #SUB2#
Martensson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #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.
Maunders looks to move to half guard but instead Martensson has passed into mount! Damn!
Maunders is looking to improve his position but Martensson isn't that keen on the idea.
Maunders is working hard here to advance position.
Martensson tries to control but Maunders wriggling away. #SUB2#
Maunders defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Martensson.
Martensson lands a big shot there that rocks Maunders but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T3#
Martensson raining down shots from the mount!
Martensson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Maunders is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns Maunders that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Martensson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maunders is looking to escape.
Maunders is trying desperately to improve position.
Martensson dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Martensson raining down shots from the mount!
Martensson lands a big shot to the head and Maunders winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jesper Martensson!
A victorious Jesper Martensson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 7
Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1#
Martensson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rzayev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martensson.
Rzayev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Martensson lands with an uppercut that bounces Rzayev off the cage and back into range.
A slow jab from Martensson misses its intended target. #TD2#
Rzayev drives through with a takedown into Martensson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Martensson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rzayev is working Martensson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Martensson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rzayev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rzayev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Martensson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rzayev wants to control from the top but Martensson keeps moving.
Rzayev postures up and lands a big shot to Martensson's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rzayev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Martensson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rzayev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rzayev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rzayev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Rzayev throws a strike but Martensson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Martensson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rzayev tries to strike from the bottom.
Martensson wants to control from the top but Rzayev keeps moving.
Martensson connects with a couple of short punches.
Martensson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rzayev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martensson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Our spies down at at Crimson CrowN Combat inform us that Rzayev has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rzayev looking for a sweep. Not yet Rzayev, not yet. #T2#
Rzayev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Martensson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Martensson wants to control from the top but Rzayev keeps moving. #SUB#
Martensson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Martensson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rzayev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martensson is one step ahead there.
Rzayev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Rzayev keeping full guard, as Martensson tries to pass.
Martensson with a nice head shot there.
Martensson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Martensson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rzayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Rzayev manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Martensson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Rzayev counters with a takedown into side control.
Rzayev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rzayev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Martensson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rzayev's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Rzayev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martensson defending well though.
Rzayev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Martensson has hold of Rzayev's hands but Rzayev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rzayev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Martensson is trying is best to control the position here.
Rzayev winds up and cracks Martensson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Martensson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Martensson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Martensson is looking for a triangle but Rzayev pushes his legs off easily.
Martensson is pulling down on Rzayev's head. It's preventing any offense from Rzayev, at least for the moment.
Rzayev trying to control but Martensson is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ruslan Rzayev will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Martensson scores with a one two! Rzayev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD2#
Rzayev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Martensson has his foot on Rzayev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rzayev works his way back into a safe position though.
Martensson working a defensive guard here.
Rzayev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Martensson's head.
Rzayev is looking to work some ground and pound but Martensson has wrist control.#SUB#
Martensson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rzayev defends it easily.
Rzayev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Martensson looking for a guillotine here but Rzayev defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martensson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Martensson has momentary wrist control but Rzayev slips an elbow through the middle.
Rzayev connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruslan Rzayev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martensson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rzayev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Martensson with a nice head shot there.
Martensson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rzayev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martensson looking to pass the guard.
Rzayev throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rzayev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2##SUB#
Martensson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rzayev dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Rzayev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rzayev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rzayev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rzayev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Martensson is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Martensson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rzayev is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Martensson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rzayev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Martensson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rzayev is in close to Martensson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Rzayev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rzayev works over Martensson with some ground and pound from guard.
Rzayev cracks Martensson with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Martensson is looking for a triangle but Rzayev pushes his legs off easily.
Rzayev postures up in Martensson's guard and throws a big left but Martensson blocks it. #SUB#
Martensson is looking for a triangle but Rzayev pushes his legs off easily.
Rzayev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martensson is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Rzayev is sitting in close to Martensson's body. Martensson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Rzayev is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Rzayev is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Martensson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jesper Martensson!
Jesper Martensson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 61
Date: Mar 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Nielsen tries to clinch but Martensson moves out of range.
Nielsen darts in looking for a takedown but Martensson gets double underhooks and turns Nielsen into the cage.
Martensson cracks Nielsen with an open hand slap.#CL#
Martensson rushes Nielsen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Martensson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nielsen uses from the top position.
Martensson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Martensson keeps moving.
Martensson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Martensson has Nielsen pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen wants to get up but he can't break Martensson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nielsen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martensson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nielsen has managed to get both his arms back between Martensson's legs - danger averted.
Nielsen pushing down on Martensson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Martensson is trying to get back to full guard.
Nielsen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nielsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Martensson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Martensson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nielsen trying to control but Martensson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martensson trying to control the position.
Martensson pulls Nielsen in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Martensson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2##SUB#
Martensson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Martensson controlling the position.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Martensson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen stands and throws Martensson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Martensson is right now. #T3#
Martensson is trying to control Nielsen's posture but Nielsen avoids it.
Martensson is trying to improve his position.
Martensson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Martensson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nielsen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Martensson.
Martensson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Nielsen pushes Martensson off, looking to escape but Martensson dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Nielsen is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jesper Martensson!
A relieved looking Jesper Martensson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 60
Date: Feb 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Martensson moves in looking to clinch but Patterson pushes him off.
A jab from Patterson misses.
Patterson misses with the body kick
and Martensson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Patterson slips a jab and a cross from Martensson.
Patterson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Martensson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martensson throws a right hand that Patterson ducks under and follows up with a left that Patterson also avoids with ease.
Patterson scores with a jab to the body.
Patterson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martensson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Patterson misses with an uppercut. Martensson saw that one coming.
Martensson wants to counter with a clinch but Patterson pushes him away.
Martensson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Patterson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Martensson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Patterson.
A punch combination from Patterson misses.
A combination from Martensson does no damage.
Patterson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Patterson misses with a hook. Martensson ducked under it nicely.
Martensson misses with the combination.
Martensson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Patterson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Martensson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Patterson dips to his left and cracks Martensson with an uppercut!
Martensson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Patterson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Martensson moves out of range as Patterson strikes.
Patterson tries to bum rush Martensson with a series of wild strikes but Martensson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martensson wants to clinch but Patterson slips to the side
and Patterson counters with a body kick that stops Martensson in his tracks momentarily.
Martensson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Patterson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martensson throws a body punch but Patterson moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patterson throws an overhand right that lands on Martensson's shoulder, as Martensson tries to avoid the shot.
Patterson scores with a decent looking hook.
Patterson misses the body punch
letting Martensson counter with a right hand. #T3#
Martensson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patterson keeps the fight on the outside.
Patterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Martensson is just out of range.
Martensson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Martensson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Martensson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martensson throws a shot to the body.
Martensson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Patterson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Martensson counters with a left and a right that stings Patterson.
Martensson dodges the punch combination from Patterson.
Patterson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Martensson tries to clinch there but Patterson circles away.
Martensson wants to clinch but Patterson slips to the side
and Patterson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson clobbers Martensson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Patterson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Patterson loads up on a big right hand but Martensson slips the punch.
Patterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martensson is looking to clinch.
Patterson dodges the punch combination from Martensson.
It looked like Patterson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Martensson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Patterson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Patterson looks to throw a body kick
and Martensson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martensson digs a good body shot into Patterson's ribs.
Joe Patterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patterson misses with a shot to the body
letting Martensson counter with a right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Martensson blocks the leg kick.
Martensson cracks a nice hook into Patterson's ribs.
Patterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martensson.
Martensson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Patterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martensson was well out of range. Poor timing from Patterson.
Some bone on bone action there as Martensson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Joe Patterson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martensson moves out of range of the body kick.
Patterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martensson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Patterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Patterson misses with a looping right.
Martensson tries to clinch up.
Patterson ducks under a wild hook from Martensson.
Martensson misses with a double jab
and Patterson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Patterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Martensson tries to move into range but Patterson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Martensson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Patterson's hands.
Martensson slips under a jab from Patterson.
Martensson throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Patterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Patterson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Martensson counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Patterson misses with an uppercut.
Patterson dodges the punch combination from Martensson.
Martensson doesn't manage to clinch there - Patterson circles away.
Patterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Martensson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patterson throws a good cross that connects.
Patterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martensson was well out of range. Poor timing from Patterson.#T3#
Patterson wants to land a leg kick but Martensson is out of range.
Martensson throws a right and a left that Patterson avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Patterson misses the target.
Patterson tried to score with a low kick but Martensson checks it.
Martensson moves in looking to clinch but Patterson pushes him off.#CL2#
Patterson gets tackled into the cage by Martensson. Martensson maintains the clinch. #BC#
Patterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martensson throws a series of punches but Patterson avoids them all with ease.
Martensson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martensson is looking for the big counter here.
Patterson takes a swing at Martensson's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Martensson slips a jab from Patterson.#CL2#
Patterson gets tackled into the cage by Martensson. Martensson maintains the clinch.
Martensson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martensson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Patterson smiles and moves away.
Martensson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Martensson looks to move away, Patterson throws a big counter combo but Martensson just gets out of the way.
Martensson avoids the body shot from Patterson.
Patterson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Patterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Patterson scores with the left hand. Martensson knows he should have avoided that one.
No joy there for Patterson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Patterson dominated that second round.
That's time! Patterson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Martensson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Patterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martensson looks to land a combination. Patterson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Martensson avoids a kick to the body.
Patterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martensson was well out of range. Poor timing from Patterson.
Martensson throws a jab but it's blocked by Patterson.
Patterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Martensson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martensson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Patterson throws a hook but Martensson avoids it easily.
Martensson avoids the body shot from Patterson.
#T1#
Martensson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Patterson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Patterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martensson takes one to the side of the head.
Patterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martensson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Patterson slips a jab and a cross from Martensson.
Martensson loads up on a big right hand but Patterson slips the punch.
Patterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martensson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jesper Martensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A big left from Martensson misses.
Patterson looks for the body kick but Martensson saw that one coming.
A right-left combo lands from Martensson.
Patterson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martensson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Patterson throws the left hand but Martensson avoids the punch easily.
Patterson throws a lazy uppercut
and Martensson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martensson misses with an uppercut.
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!
Patterson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Martensson.
Patterson slips under a jab from Martensson.
Martensson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Martensson moves in looking to clinch but Patterson pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Patterson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martensson misses with a shot to the body
and Patterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Patterson does it's job there.
Nice shot by Patterson.
Patterson throws a hook to the side of Martensson's head but Martensson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martensson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Patterson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martensson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Patterson lands with an uppercut that bounces Martensson off the cage and back into range.
Patterson tries to bum rush Martensson with a series of wild strikes but Martensson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Patterson throws a lazy body kick
and Martensson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Patterson thinking.
Patterson lands with a hook. Martensson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Patterson thuds a left hand into Martensson's body.
Martensson ducks under a wild hook from Patterson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martensson misses the shot to the body.
Patterson misses with a double jab
and Martensson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martensson lands a nice shot that snaps Patterson's head back.
Joe Patterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martensson ducks right into an uppercut from Patterson.
Patterson misses with a wild body shot.
Martensson slips a straight right by Patterson.
Jesper Martensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patterson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Martensson.
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 Joe Patterson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Patterson, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Patterson!
In his post fight interview, Joe Patterson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 58
Date: Feb 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Clay tries for a takedown but Martensson circles away easily
and Clay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Clay closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Martensson did well to prevent Clay getting side control.
Martensson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Martensson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Martensson.#SUB2#
Clay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martensson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clay's guard. #REVB#
Martensson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clay's guard. #SUB2#
Martensson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clay is just riding it out for now. Martensson eventually gives up the hold.
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!
Martensson is looking to advance position but Clay won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Martensson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Clay could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Martensson has cracked it and Clay is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Martensson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jesper Martensson!
Ross Clay was interviewed post fight and said 'I really don't know how to feel, it was a good fight.. a very good fight and I think we both showed our best side out there. I hope I can come back stronger.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Jung throws a looping overhand right but Martensson ducks down to avoid it.
Martensson tries to bum rush Jung with a series of wild strikes but Jung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jung is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Martensson gets tackled into the cage by Jung. Jung maintains the clinch.
Martensson blocks an uppercut.
Jung stalling in the clinch but Martensson improves position.
Martensson tries to pull guard but Jung won't allow it.
#TD#
Martensson pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Martensson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jung throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Martensson's body to avoid the submission. Martensson has instead reached around Jung's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Martensson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jesper Martensson! |
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