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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Matthews shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rocca napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rocca prevents Matthews from improving position.
Rocca is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Matthews off and has taken his back!
Matthews trying to control the position but Rocca manages to sink in the hooks.
A lull in the action here.
Rocca not allowing Matthews to control his hands.
Rocca trying to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rocca is looking for the choke from the back position but Matthews is controlling his hands well.
Matthews tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews trying to survive by controlling the hands. #T1#
Rocca trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Matthews holding on to Rocca's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Let's hope that Matthews has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Matthews has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Rocca.
You can see the frustration on Matthews's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Rocca is persistently looking for the submission but Matthews is defending it well.
Matthews wants to get back to his feet.
Rocca lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Matthews hold on?!
Rocca gets his hands free as Matthews looks to control.
Rocca tries to keep control of the position but Matthews is staying busy.#ES2#
Matthews is trying to shake Rocca off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Rocca won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Rocca misses with the combination.
Matthews tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rocca finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T3#
Rocca gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matthews counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Matthews scores with a takedown into Rocca's guard.
Matthews postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matthews's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Matthews controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Matthews stopping the sweep attempt from Rocca.#SUB#
Rocca looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matthews lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Matthews stands up over Rocca, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Matthews working some strikes from top position.
Matthews scoring with punches to the head and body.
Matthews pushes down on Rocca's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Matthews working Rocca over with strikes.
Matthews slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Matthews is looking for a kimura here.
Matthews controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Matthews will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rocca looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rocca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matthews manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matthews stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matthews wants it to stay on the feet.
Matthews keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rocca is defended easily by Matthews.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Rocca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Matthews fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rocca to the ground. Matthews is now in Rocca's guard.#ES#
Rocca manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T1#
Rocca gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matthews counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Matthews decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Rocca manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rocca lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Matthews clinches. #TD2#
Matthews gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Matthews in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Matthews working the head and body with strikes.
Matthews stalling. #SUB2#
Matthews wants to work for an arm triangle but Rocca is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matthews looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Rocca tries to roll over but Matthews keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Matthews connects with a nice short shot to Rocca's temple.
Matthews landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Matthews is controlling the pace.
Matthews landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Matthews working Rocca over with strikes. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matthews keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Matthews working the head and body with strikes.
Matthews with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Matthews's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Matthews drops an elbow to the side of Rocca's head.
Matthews performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rocca is looking to control Matthews's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rocca avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Matthews will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Matthews gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Matthews jumps guard.
#ES2#
Matthews pushes Rocca off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Matthews moves into the clinch.
Rocca is looking for a takedown.
Matthews lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Matthews has Rocca pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Matthews pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rocca tumbling to the mat - Matthews dives into Rocca's guard.
Matthews connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Rocca looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matthews is one step ahead there.
Rocca keeping full guard, as Matthews tries to pass.
Rocca avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rocca wants to stand and escape but Matthews is having none of it.
Matthews sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rocca controls Matthews momentarily but Matthews frees himself. #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.
Rocca can't keep his opponent in guard - Matthews advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Still in half guard, Matthews seems content to control.
Matthews winds up and cracks Rocca with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rocca is looking to improve his position.
#SU2#
Matthews gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Rocca gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Matthews to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
Matthews with a nice head shot there.
Jason Matthews has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matthews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Matthews controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rocca might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Matthews stands up over Rocca, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Matthews not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Matthews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Rocca looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Matthews slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Matthews tries to free his leg and advance position but Rocca is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jason Matthews is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rocca has momentary wrist control but Matthews slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Matthews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matthews has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Matthews!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Ling shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense.
Matthews drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ling defends it well.
Ling throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Matthews counters with a single leg into guard. Ling didn't expect that.
Ling keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Matthews must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Matthews has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ling to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Matthews is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ling pulls down on the head and he's put Matthews to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Xi Ling!
A relieved looking Xi Ling 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:
QFC Tournament 603 Round 3
Date: Mar 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Auguste throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matthews's waist but Matthews gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Auguste off to one side.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Auguste enables Matthews to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Auguste manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Matthews is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Auguste looking to control.
Matthews knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Auguste on the ground.#SUB2#
Matthews is sitting in close to Auguste's body. Auguste has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Matthews is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Matthews is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Auguste.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jaq Auguste!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 603 Round 2
Date: Mar 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Dyer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matthews counters with a straight right hand.
Matthews takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jason Matthews has been cut.
Dyer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Matthews counters with a two punch combo.
Dyer throws a right and a left that Matthews avoids nicely.
Matthews throws a big counter combination but Dyer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dyer misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyer throws a right hand that Matthews ducks under and follows up with a left that Matthews also avoids with ease.
Matthews appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dyer throws a series of punches but Matthews avoids them all with ease.
Dyer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matthews is looking to counter punch.
Matthews keeps the fight on the outside.
Matthews swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1##CL#
Matthews moves into the clinch.
Matthews prevents a body shot from Dyer. #BC2#
Dyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Levi Dyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dyer misses with a double jab
and Dyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Matthews drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matthews sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dyer's guard.
Dyer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Matthews throwing shots but Dyer is blocking nicely.
Matthews 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Matthews in particular looking to stall.
Matthews throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matthews with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dyer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matthews.
Matthews prevents Dyer from standing back up.
#T2#
Dyer has hold of Matthews's hands but Matthews slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dyer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dyer is trying to stand up here but Matthews is controlling him well.
Dyer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matthews. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dyer trying to hold on to Matthews's head to control him but Matthews postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Matthews connects with a nice short shot to Dyer's temple.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Matthews lands a nice short elbow.
Dyer is looking to improve his position.
Matthews stops Dyer from getting back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Matthews'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.
Dyer is looking to escape.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Matthews connects with a nice short shot to Dyer's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Matthews connects with a nice short shot to Dyer's temple. #T3#
Matthews with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Further stalling from Matthews.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Matthews lands a nice short elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dyer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Matthews lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews prevents Dyer from standing back up.
Matthews slows the pace down in half guard.
Dyer wants to improve his position but Matthews is controlling well.
Matthews missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dyer taking some punishment here, with Matthews in his half guard.
Dyer wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Matthews is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Matthews takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Matthews lands strikes from half guard.
Dyer wants to get back to his feet.
Matthews seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dyer is looking for a sweep. Matthews is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dyer tries to kick Matthews off but Matthews keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Matthews is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Matthews lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Matthews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Matthews's cut.
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#
Dyer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matthews has time to react.
Dyer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matthews. Matthews circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jason Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dyer looks to clinch
and Matthews counters with a left to the body.
Dyer lands with a nice body punch.
Dyer throws the left hand but Matthews avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyer tries to clinch up.
Matthews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matthews has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Dyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Dyer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dyer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dyer wants to get back to striking at distance but Matthews won't allow it.
Matthews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Dyer manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Matthews tries to keep at a distance but Dyer has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Dyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dyer is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dyer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Matthews looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dyer is fending him off so far but Matthews persists. Nope, Dyer circles away and we're back to standing.
Matthews staying out of range there.
Dyer tries to clinch up.
Matthews fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Dyer rushes Matthews and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Dyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matthews fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Dyer. That snapped Matthews's head back.
#KD2#
Dyer drops Matthews with a beautiful combination! Matthews stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dyer is looking for the KO!
A left lands for Dyer.#CUT2#
Jason Matthews's cut is getting worse.
Matthews shoots in looking for a takedown but Dyer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matthews's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dyer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matthews paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matthews changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dyer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matthews swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews fails with the takedown.#T4#
Matthews on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dyer tries to close the distance and clinch but Matthews swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matthews looks for a takedown but Dyer sprawls well.#TD#
Matthews closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Matthews lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dyer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Matthews is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Dyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Matthews's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matthews.#CL2#
Dyer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dyer wants to get back to striking at distance but Matthews won't allow it.
Dyer tries a body shot but Matthews blocks it.
Dyer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Dyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dyer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matthews has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matthews swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matthews is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dyer.
Dyer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Matthews moves into range and clinches up with Dyer.#T1##BC2#
Dyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dyer fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Dyer gets tackled into the cage by Matthews. Matthews maintains the clinch. #TD#
Matthews has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dyer regains guard immediately.
Matthews with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matthews wants to pass the guard but Dyer is keeping the position.
Matthews engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dyer controls Matthews momentarily but Matthews frees himself.
Matthews stopping the sweep attempt from Dyer.#T2#
Dyer wants to stand up but Matthews is controlling him.
Matthews scoring with some ground and pound.
Dyer wants to stand but Matthews is controlling the position.
Matthews is in close to Dyer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Matthews throws a big elbow that misses.
Matthews is pushing down on Dyer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dyer is fighting to maintain full guard but Matthews has managed to sneak the leg through.
Matthews controlling the action here.
Matthews wants to control but Dyer is keeping him busy.
Matthews controlling the action here.
Dyer is trying to stand back up but Matthews is controlling him
#T3#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Matthews connects with a nice short shot to Dyer's temple.
Dyer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Matthews scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Matthews seems to be looking for submissions.
Matthews looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dyer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Matthews is nestled in close to Dyer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Matthews looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Matthews has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dyer is looking to escape.
Dyer is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Matthews is taking a breather. Dyer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Matthews.#SUB#
Matthews is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dyer is just riding it out for now. Matthews eventually gives up the hold.
Matthews stops Dyer from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matthews has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Jason Matthews!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Levi Dyer!
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight for Jason Matthews!
Jason Matthews wins by split decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 603 Round 1
Date: Mar 08, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Edwards gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Matthews pulls guard successfully.
Edwards working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matthews has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Edwards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matthews pulls Edwards in close to his closed guard and prevents Edwards from doing any damage or advancing position.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Matthews trying to control the position.
Edwards throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Edwards fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Matthews tries to counter by clinching up but Edwards breaks away and moves out of range.
Edwards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Matthews on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matthews but Matthews pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Edwards has a takedown stuffed.
Jason Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Edwards.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edwards is defended easily by Matthews.
Edwards misses with a takedown #TD#
and Matthews counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Edwards throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Edwards wants to clinch.
Matthews went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Edwards gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Matthews to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Edwards has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##SUB2#
Edwards looking for a guillotine here but Matthews defends easily.
#ES2#
Edwards has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Matthews is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Edwards tries to circle away but Matthews has him pinned against the cage.
Matthews scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Edwards is trying to break the clinch but Matthews is controlling him.
Edwards throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T4##TD#
Matthews is trying to trip Edwards. He has hold of a leg but Edwards is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Matthews persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Matthews postures up in Edwards's guard and throws a big left but Edwards blocks it. #SUB2#
Edwards has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matthews can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matthews lands a couple of digs.
Matthews has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Edwards trying to control the position.
Edwards throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Edwards throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jason Matthews will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Matthews takes the fight into the clinch.
Matthews wants a takedown but no success here.
Edwards is trying to push Matthews away but Matthews has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Matthews changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Edwards fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Matthews moves in looking to clinch but Edwards pushes him off.
Edwards tries to clinch there but Matthews circles away.
Matthews appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matthews has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards tries a head kick but it misses.
Edwards throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matthews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Matthews has closed the distance and engaged Edwards in a clinch.
#T1##TD2#
Edwards ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Edwards no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Matthews is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Edwards is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Edwards has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Edwards is pushing down on Matthews's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matthews is fighting to maintain full guard but Edwards has managed to sneak the leg through.
Edwards not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jake Edwards has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edwards prevents Matthews from improving his position.#ES#
Matthews kicks Edwards off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Matthews slaps away a takedown attempt from Edwards, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Matthews moves into the clinch.#TD#
Matthews has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Edwards regains guard immediately.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matthews is working Edwards over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Edwards wants to sweep here but Matthews controlling him for the moment.
Edwards is trying to control the position but Matthews postures up.
Matthews trying to control but Edwards is working from the bottom. #T3#
Matthews is looking to pass into half guard but Edwards pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Edwards is in guard.#REVB#
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews wants to stand up but Edwards is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews is looking to sweep but instead, Edwards has passed into half guard.
Edwards throwing shots but Matthews is blocking nicely.
Matthews trying to control here.
#T4#
Edwards throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matthews is trying to stand back up but Edwards is controlling him
Matthews is holding on to half guard well.#ES#
Matthews pushes Edwards off and gets back to his feet.
Edwards throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matthews's waist but Matthews gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edwards off to one side.
Matthews closes this distance looking for a takedown but Edwards circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards throws a lazy body kick
and Matthews counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jason Matthews will probably get the nod.
That's time! Matthews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick
and Matthews makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Edwards really felt that one!
Matthews closes this distance looking for a takedown but Edwards circles away.
Edwards changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matthews shoots in for a double leg but Edwards sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Edwards attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Matthews misses its target.#CL2#
Edwards clinches up with Matthews and pushes him back against the cage.
Edwards tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matthews smiles and moves away.
Jason Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Matthews drives through with a takedown into Edwards's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Edwards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Edwards wants to sweep here but Matthews controlling him for the moment.
Edwards working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matthews.
Matthews scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Matthews has gone for a leg lock! Edwards slips out almost immediately though and dives into Matthews's guard.#REVB#
Edwards is pushing down on Matthews's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matthews is fighting to maintain full guard but Edwards has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Edwards wants to work for an arm triangle but Matthews is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matthews is trying to stand.
#T2#
Edwards seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matthews does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matthews is looking to improve his position.
Matthews looks like he's trying to stand up.
Matthews controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Matthews regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Edwards's corner is telling him to maintain position.#ES#
Matthews has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Edwards off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Edwards forces Matthews back against the cage and clinches.
Matthews is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edwards tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matthews manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matthews throws a big counter combination but Edwards scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Edwards tries to clinch
and Matthews counters with a slapping leg kick.
A punch combination from Edwards misses.
Jason Matthews is winning the standup battle so far.#T4##TD#
Matthews fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Edwards to the ground. Matthews is now in Edwards's guard.
Matthews distracts Edwards with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Matthews lands a couple of elbows.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Edwards manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matthews pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Edwards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edwards wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews prevents a takedown attempt there.
Matthews changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Edwards fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jake Edwards.
Well Matthews has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for Jason Matthews!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Jake Edwards!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Jason Matthews!
Jason Matthews wins by split decision!
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