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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Allowishes gets the takedown into side control.
Mathews could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mathews is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Mathews regains half guard.
Mathews misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mathews desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allowishes looks winded!#T1#
Allowishes looks to land a strike but Mathews avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB#
Allowishes has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mathews to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Allowishes is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mathews pulls down on the head and he's put Allowishes to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Geraldo Mathews!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Page has closed the distance and engaged Mathews in a clinch.
Page letting Mathews take a breather here.
Page is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Page clinches up with Mathews and pushes him back against the cage.
Mathews wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Page has him pressed against the cage.
Mathews wants to break free but Page has control.
#BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Page fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mathews, pushing him back against the cage.
Page crunches a lovely knee into Mathews's ribcage.
Page is pushing Mathews up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Page is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mathews is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page crunches a lovely knee into Mathews's ribcage.
Page misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Mathews has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Page uses from the top position. #T1#
Page wants to get up but he can't break Mathews's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mathews could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mathews manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Page manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mathews dives into side control.
Page tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Mathews fails to move to back control. #T2#
Mathews takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Mathews is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Page up.
Mathews punishes Page with strikes from the back mount.
Page is covering up but some of the strikes from Mathews are getting through and doing damage.
Mathews is working the ground and pound. Can Page escape?
Mathews cracks Page with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Page from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Page is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Mathews lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Mathews.
Page covers up after that shot from Mathews.
Page looks winded!
Mathews lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Page hold on?!
Mathews cracks Page with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Page from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Page really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mathews. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mathews lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
What can Page do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mathews has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Page. #T4#
Page trying to get back to his feet but Mathews is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathews looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Mathews lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Page.
Mathews just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Page is taking damage to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geraldo Mathews dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Page gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Page scores with a knee to the head.
Mathews takes an elbow to the temple.
Mathews wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Mathews scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mathews working the ground and pound.
Mathews is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Page tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mathews punishes Page with strikes from the back mount. #T1#
Page is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Page is breathing heavily.
Mathews punishes Page with strikes from the back mount.
Page is trapped and Mathews is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Mathews is punishing Page with strikes - can he finish him?!
Page is trapped and Mathews is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Page is trapped and Mathews is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Page trying to get back to his feet but Mathews is in full control for now.
Mathews connects with a big shot to the side of Page's head.
#T2#
Page is trying to remain composed but Mathews is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Mathews 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.
Page wants to get back to his feet.
Mathews just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Page is taking damage to the body and head.
Mathews is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Page is trapped and Mathews is scoring with shots to the head and body. #T3#
Mathews lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mathews lands with a hammerfist to the side of Page's head.
Mathews lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Mathews.
#ROC#
Page is rocked!
Mathews landing with strikes.
Page is still in real trouble! Can Mathews finish him?
Geraldo Mathews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A helpless look comes across Page 's face. He knows he's trapped as Mathews lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geraldo Mathews!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Ge closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mathews is looking to reverse the position.
Ge controls the position. #SU2#
Ge stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Ge closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mathews's guard.#ES#
Mathews pushes Ge off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Mathews gets caught flat footed, as Ge shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ge wants to control from the top but Mathews keeps moving.
Mathews wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Mathews is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ge is controlling him.
Ge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mathews throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ge postures up.
#SUB#
Mathews looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ge passes into half guard.
Mathews is staying active underneath Ge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Mathews tries to get to full guard but Ge has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Ge wants to work for an arm triangle but Mathews is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mathews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ge.
Mathews appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Ge clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Ge decides to pull guard. #T3#
Mathews loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mathews postures up.
Ge might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mathews haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mathews prevents Ge from getting back to his feet.
Mathews throwing strikes from guard but Ge blocks nicely.
Mathews landing with the ground and pound.
Mathews 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.
Ge is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ge throws a body kick that misses #TD#
so Mathews counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ge has momentary wrist control but Mathews slips an elbow through the middle.
Mathews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mathews could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mathews lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ge looking for a sweep. Not yet Ge, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mathews landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mathews's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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 Geraldo Mathews will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mathews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Ge shoots in and bounces Mathews off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU2#
Ge stands and steps away. Mathews gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Ge gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Ge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ge throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Mathews counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews is trying to break the clinch but Ge is controlling him.
Mathews has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mathews tries to pull guard but Ge forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Ge decides to pull guard.
Ge wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mathews is now in half guard. #T1#
Ge gets back to full guard.
Ge wants to control but Mathews passes easily into half guard.
Ge tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mathews has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Geraldo Mathews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mathews looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T2#
Mathews postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ge looks a forlorn figure.
Ge is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mathews lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mathews working the ground and pound effectively.
Ge tries to lock up and control but Mathews gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ge wants to get back to his feet.
Ge is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Mathews lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ge hang on?
Mathews raining down shots from the mount!
Mathews lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mathews lands a nice shot to the head.
Mathews with a couple of short strikes.
Ge can't escape the position.
Mathews with good strikes from the mount here!
Mathews connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T4#
Mathews with the ground and pound from mount.
Mathews landing strikes from the mount and Ge is in trouble!
Mathews lands a couple of good shots and Ge has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
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!
Mathews lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Ge hold on?!
Ge is breathing heavily.
Ge is trapped and Mathews is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Mathews loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Ge hold on?
Mathews is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Ge. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Mathews has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ge's body.
Mathews is looking to control Ge but Ge is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geraldo Mathews dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mathews shoots for a double leg takedown but Ge sprawls well. He's pushed Mathews's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Ge closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mathews to the mat! Mathews manages to get full guard.
Mathews looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ge is one step ahead there.
Mathews keeping moving, preventing Ge from controlling successfully.
Ge is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Mathews is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ge keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ge is trying to maintain the position but Mathews is very close to passing his half guard.
Mathews throwing shots but Ge is blocking nicely.
Ge is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Nice strikes from Mathews there.
Ge controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ge is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mathews scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mathews working over Ge with some ground and pound. Ge looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Mathews.
Ge has hold of Mathews's hands but Mathews slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mathews working over Ge with some ground and pound. Ge looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mathews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ge can do to turn this around?#T3#
Ge keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mathews winds up and cracks Ge with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ge wants to improve his position but Mathews is controlling well.
Mathews is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ge tries to roll over but Mathews keeps him under control.
Ge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mathews with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ge has hold of Mathews's hands but Mathews slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ge trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mathews manages to pass to mount!
The referee warns Ge that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mathews with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mathews avoids the attempt from Ge to control.
Mathews controlling the position easily from mount.
Scoobie Ge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Geraldo Mathews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mathews looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geraldo Mathews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mathews, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geraldo Mathews!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Rieger shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rieger was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Mathews sneaks out the side door and pushes Rieger away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mathews enables Rieger to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mathews manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Mathews wriggles free and stands up.
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!#TD2#
Rieger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rieger lands in his opponent's guard.
Mathews could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rieger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Mathews has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rieger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Rieger stopping the sweep attempt from Mathews.
Rieger is stalling in the full guard.
Rieger wants to stand but Mathews has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mathews looking for a sweep. Not yet Mathews, not yet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rieger sitting in guard here, content to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mathews lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mathews prevents Rieger from getting back to his feet.
Rieger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rieger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rieger is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Mathews wants to improve his position but instead Rieger has moved into half guard.
Rieger trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Mathews is defending against the submission attempts here by Rieger.
Rieger blocks the strikes from Mathews.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Rieger seems to be looking for submissions.
Mathews is not content to let Rieger control the position.
Mathews is trying to escape back to his feet but Rieger uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Mathews knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rieger on the ground.
Rieger content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Rieger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rieger throws a head kick that misses
letting Mathews counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Rieger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rieger showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Mathews kicks Rieger off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Mathews tries to sprawl but Rieger drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mathews scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Rieger manages to mount him!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mathews tries to hold on but Rieger pushes him away.
Rieger controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Mathews tries to reverse the position but Rieger maintains control.
Mathews is squirming around, avoiding Rieger's attempts to control the action.
Mathews is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Rieger working for a guillotine from mount but Mathews is in no mood to give up.
Mathews in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rieger throwing strikes here but Mathews is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T2#
Mathews can't escape the position.
Rieger controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Rieger swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mathews is now in Rieger's guard. A big mistake from Rieger there, giving up the dominant position!
Rieger is trying to control the position but Mathews postures up. #SUB2#
Mathews avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Rieger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mathews doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mathews manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Mathews is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mathews scoring with some ground and pound.
Mathews trying to control the position from guard on top but Rieger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rieger wants to stand but Mathews is controlling the position.
Rieger trying to control the position.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mathews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rieger works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rieger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mathews is aware though and is defending well.
Mathews stopping the sweep attempt from Rieger.
Kevin Rieger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rieger trying to control the position here.
Rieger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Rieger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Rieger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mathews is trying to force a seperation but Rieger has the dominant position.#TD2#
Rieger wants the takedown. Mathews is fighting it off but Rieger persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mathews's guard against the cage.
Mathews is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rieger dives into side control.
#REVR#
Rieger tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mathews being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rieger wants to stand but Mathews is controlling his arm.#T1#
Mathews is trying to escape the position but Rieger is controlling the position.
Rieger misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rieger staying calm.#SU2#
Rieger decides to stand back up. Rieger steps back and let's Mathews get back to his feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL2#
Rieger gets a clinch.
Rieger holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Rieger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rieger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Mathews moves into range and clinches up with Rieger.#BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Rieger shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rieger was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rieger is staying tight to Mathews's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Rieger wants to control but Mathews is keeping him busy.
Rieger working the head and body with strikes.
Rieger tries to score with some ground and pound. Mathews controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ground and pound from Rieger seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rieger just content to control the position.
The ground and pound from Rieger seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Rieger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mathews knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rieger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rieger is looking to take a break and control but Mathews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mathews can't do much from the bottom here.
Geraldo Mathews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kevin Rieger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rieger in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Rieger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rieger winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Rieger!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2017 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Malenczuk. Mathews does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Malenczuk closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mathews did well to prevent Malenczuk getting side control.#ES#
Mathews makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mathews could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD#
Mathews scores with a takedown into Malenczuk's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mathews with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Malenczuk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mathews loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mathews looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mathews content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Malenczuk throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Malenczuk working a defensive guard here.
Mathews content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Malenczuk has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mathews distracts Malenczuk with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mathews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Malenczuk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mathews is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mathews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Malenczuk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mathews 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mathews's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mathews cracks Malenczuk with a solid left hand.
Mathews is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Malenczuk looks winded!
Malenczuk wants to improve his position but instead Mathews has moved into half guard.
Mathews looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Mathews is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mathews seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mathews controlling the action here.
Malenczuk taking some punishment here, with Mathews in his half guard.
Mathews is thwarting Malenczuk's attempts to control the position.
Mathews is controlling the pace.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mathews working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've been informed that Malenczuk has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mathews is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Malenczuk looking for a kimura from the bottom but Mathews passes into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mathews scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geraldo Mathews 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#
A low kick from Malenczuk misses #TD#
and Mathews counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Malenczuk trying to control from the bottom.
Malenczuk wants to stand back up but Mathews manages to pass into side control.
Mathews lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mathews taking a breather here.
Malenczuk tries to bench press Mathews off him but Mathews keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews scoring with punches and elbows.
Malenczuk is breathing heavily.
Mathews lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Mathews content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Malenczuk is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mathews connects with a decent elbow.
Mathews connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Malenczuk some visible discomfort.
Malenczuk is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mathews landing a few strikes.
Mathews landing a few strikes. #T2#
Mathews working the head with strikes.
Malenczuk is looking to get back to his feet here but Mathews is keeping cool and he's managed to take Malenczuk's back.
Mathews has Malenczuk flattened out and is raining down punches.
Mathews has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Malenczuk.
Mathews scores with punches from the back.
Mathews is punishing Malenczuk with strikes - can he finish him?!
Mathews is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#T3#
Mathews lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Malenczuk.
Mathews lands shots from the back.
Malenczuk tries to escape the position.
Malenczuk is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The referee is taking a good look at Malenczuk as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Mathews!
Mathews has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Malenczuk. #T4#
I would not like to be Malenczuk right now.
Mathews lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Mathews.
Mathews lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Malenczuk.
Mathews is punishing Malenczuk with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mathews punishes Malenczuk with strikes from the back mount.
You can see the frustration on Malenczuk's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Malenczuk right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geraldo Mathews dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mathews looking to score a takedown here. Malenczuk is defending well but Mathews drives through and ends up in Malenczuk's guard.
Mathews content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mathews lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mathews keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Malenczuk's head.
Mathews lands a couple of digs.
Geraldo Mathews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mathews content to stall in guard here. #SU#
Mathews gets to his feet - Malenczuk follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malenczuk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mathews.
It appears Mathews was looking to counter with a kick there.
Malenczuk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL2#
Malenczuk has managed to clinch.
Malenczuk has had enough of the clinch but Mathews keeps him there for the moment.
Mathews is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Mathews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Malenczuk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mathews is controlling Malenczuk's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mathews pushes Malenczuk off looking to stand but Malenczuk dives back in and keeps control.
Mathews regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathews throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mathews looking for a sweep. Not yet Mathews, not yet. #ES#
Mathews has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Malenczuk is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2##TD#
Mathews manages to pull guard.
#ES#
Mathews pushes Malenczuk off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Mathews moves into the clinch successfully.
Mathews tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Malenczuk smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Malenczuk scores with a takedown into Mathews's guard.
Mathews trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mathews is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3##ES#
Mathews has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Malenczuk is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Mathews has Malenczuk pressed against the cage, preventing Malenczuk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Mathews manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Mathews has taken the fight to the clinch.
Malenczuk is trying to force a seperation but Mathews has the dominant position.
Malenczuk is trying to break the clinch but Mathews has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Mathews closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Malenczuk's guard.
Mathews seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Mathews lands a couple of digs.
Malenczuk wants to sweep but no luck.
Malenczuk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mathews. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mathews lands a couple of digs.
Malenczuk trying to strike off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Mathews looking to score a takedown here. Malenczuk is defending well but Mathews drives through and ends up in Malenczuk's guard.
Damian Malenczuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Geraldo Mathews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mathews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malenczuk can do to turn this around?
Malenczuk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mathews controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geraldo Mathews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mathews 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geraldo Mathews!
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