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Event:
DK Battlegrounds IV
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Motts shoots in and bounces Benoit off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Benoit looking for a sweep. Not yet Benoit, not yet.
Motts wants to control from the top but Benoit keeps moving.
Motts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Motts is looking to work some ground and pound but Benoit has wrist control.
Motts postures up in Benoit's guard and throws a big left but Benoit blocks it.
Benoit keeping moving, preventing Motts from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at EFL Performance Institute inform us that Benoit has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Benoit can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Motts drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Motts jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts wants to control from the top but Benoit keeps moving.
Motts controlling from the top position.
Benoit 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.#T1#
Motts trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Motts content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Motts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Motts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Motts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benoit is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Motts works over Benoit with some ground and pound from guard.
Motts with a nice head shot there.
Benoit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Motts drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Motts jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Benoit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Benoit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Benoit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Motts trying to control but Benoit is working from the bottom.
Motts with a flurry of punches that miss.
Benoit looking to control.
Motts is looking to work some ground and pound but Benoit has wrist control.
Motts postures up in Benoit's guard and throws a big left but Benoit blocks it. #T3#
Benoit keeping moving, preventing Motts from controlling successfully.
Motts is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Motts closes the distance and clinches up with Benoit, looking for a takedown. Motts pushes Benoit against the cage but Benoit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Motts shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Motts was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Benoit sneaks out the side door and pushes Motts away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Motts fails to land the takedown.
Benoit blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Motts rushes Benoit and presses him up against the cage.
Benoit is pressed up against the cage. Motts has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Benoit down to the mat. Benoit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Motts. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Motts manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Benoit on his heels. He'll look to pass Benoit's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Motts trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Motts is breathing heavily.#T4#
Motts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Motts throwing strikes from guard but Benoit blocks nicely.
Benoit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Motts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Motts working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benoit's head.
Benoit is pulling down on Motts's head to control his posture.
Benoit wants to stand but Motts is controlling the position.
Motts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Motts trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Benoit holds on and takes a little breather.
Benoit 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Motts dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Motts instigates a clinch.
Benoit being controlled against the cage.
Motts has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Benoit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Motts stalling against the cage.
#TD2#
Benoit turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Benoit manages to end up in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit moves into full mount!
Motts is looking to improve his position but Benoit isn't that keen on the idea.
Motts slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T1#
Motts has a hand on Benoit's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Benoit takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Motts tries to reverse the position but Benoit maintains control.
Motts 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.
Motts reaches up and holds on to Benoit to control the position.
Motts tries to control Benoit's body but Benoit pushes him off. Motts squirms to his side and now Benoit has his back!
Matt Motts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Motts is in bad spot here.
Benoit tries to keep control of the position but Motts is staying busy.
Benoit keeps control of the position as Motts tries to break free.
Motts breaks Benoit's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Motts throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Motts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benoit is keeping the position for now.
Motts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Motts is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Motts tries to free his leg and advance position but Benoit is retaining full guard.
Motts stopping the sweep attempt from Benoit.
Motts won't allow Benoit to get back to his feet.
Motts wants to pass the guard but Benoit is keeping the position.
Benoit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Benoit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3##SUB#
Motts is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Benoit is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Benoit has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Benoit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Motts trying to keep a closed guard but Benoit is proving a slippery customer.
Benoit looking to pass the guard.
Motts trying to keep a closed guard but Benoit is proving a slippery customer.
Motts controlling the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Motts keeping full guard, as Benoit tries to pass.
Motts working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Benoit 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Benoit is pressed up against the cage. Motts has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Benoit down to the mat. Benoit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benoit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Motts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Benoit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Benoit tries to close the distance and clinch but Motts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Motts fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Benoit avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Motts or perhaps it was just good defense by Benoit, which made it look bad.
Motts dives in and grabs Benoit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benoit pushes down on Motts's head and hops out.
Benoit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Motts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Motts misses with a takedown
and Benoit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Benoit shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts is staying active underneath Benoit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Benoit wants to pass the guard but Motts is defending well. #T1#
Motts is trying is best to control the position here.
Motts tries to roll over but Benoit keeps him under control.
Motts is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, if Benoit is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Motts is looking for a sweep. Benoit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benoit is stalling here. Motts is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Benoit seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Motts has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
Benoit dodges the ground and pound from Motts.
Benoit defending against the ground and pound.
Benoit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Motts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Motts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benoit keeps working.
Motts working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
An elbow from Motts crashes against the mat.
Benoit is trying to work for a sweep but Motts has mounted him!
Motts tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Motts thowing shots but they're missing.
Motts lands a big elbow. #T3#
Motts looking to control but Benoit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Benoit has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Motts cracks Benoit with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Benoit from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#SUB#
Motts is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Motts looking to break Benoit's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Benoit remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Motts will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Benoit is trying to break free.
Benoit has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Motts.
Benoit is trying to break free.
#T4##SUB#
Motts looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Motts working for the choke.
Benoit tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Motts tightening his grip on Benoit, looking for the choke.
Motts throwing sloppy strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benoit is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Benoit is still trying to improve position.
Can Benoit hold on?! Motts is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Motts showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Motts 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Motts!
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Event:
KONFLIKT XVIII
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Motts fails with the takedown.#CL#
Abs has closed the distance and engaged Motts in a clinch.
Abs crunches a lovely knee into Motts's ribcage.
Abs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Motts tries to break free but Abs pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Abs.
Abs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abs landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Abs gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Abs obliges.
Abs scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Motts is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Abs is defending well.
Abs connects with a knee to the head.
Abs landing knees to the head.
Abs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Motts lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Motts looks winded!
Motts is trying to drag Abs to the mat but Abs just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chizzled Abs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Motts.
Motts wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1#
A knee to the head by Abs.
Abs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abs lands a nice knee to the body.
Abs putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Motts in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Abs landing knees to the head.
Abs gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Abs is looking to control Motts's arms but Motts gets an underhook and turns him. Now Abs has his back to the cage.
Abs with a knee to the head.
Abs gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Abs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Motts lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Abs working Motts over with knees to the body.
Abs lands an elbow inside.
Abs scores a nice knee to the body.
Abs stalling in the clinch but Motts improves position.
Abs unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Abs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Motts.
Abs is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2#
Abs with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Abs.
Abs with a knee to the head.
Abs landing knees to the head.
Abs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Motts's face.
Abs lands a good knee to the midsection. Motts won't want to take too many of those.
Abs lands an elbow inside.
Abs utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Abs unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Abs lands a hook that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
Abs prevents a takedown attempt there.
Abs utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Abs.
#T3#
Abs lands a good knee to the midsection. Motts won't want to take too many of those.
Abs lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Abs scores with a knee to the head.
Abs landing knees to the head.
Abs with a knee to the head.
Abs unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Abs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
Abs landing knees to the head.
Abs lands an elbow inside that Motts shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abs.
Motts wants to take the fight to the mat but Abs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Abs is trying to maintain a safe position but Motts gets an underhook and turns Abs into the cage.
Abs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Motts tries to score a body lock takedown but Abs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Abs crunches a lovely knee into Motts's ribcage.
Abs lands an elbow just above Motts 's eye.
Abs using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T4#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Abs obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Abs.
Motts takes a knee right on the jaw!
Abs connects with a knee to the head.
Abs scores with a knee to the head.
Abs lands a knee to the body.
Abs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Motts lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Abs landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Abs.
Abs with a knee to the head.
Abs lands a knee to the body.
Abs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abs.
Abs pressing his opponent against the cage.
Abs scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chizzled Abs dominated that round.
That's time! Abs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Abs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Abs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Abs using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Abs scores with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Abs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Motts takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abs presses Motts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Motts is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Motts is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Abs lands a good knee to the midsection. Motts won't want to take too many of those.
Abs using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Abs lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chizzled Abs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
A knee to the head by Abs.
Abs using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Motts is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Abs.
Abs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abs utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T1#
Abs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Abs.
Abs scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Abs.
Abs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Abs utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Abs.
Motts takes a knee to the side of the body.
Motts takes a knee right on the jaw!
Abs is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abs looking to slow down the pace here.
Abs crunches a lovely knee into Motts's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Abs.
Abs scores with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Abs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Abs landing knees to the head.
Abs is pressed up against the cage. Motts has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Abs down to the mat. Abs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Abs pushes Motts up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Abs.
Abs is struggling to control the position.
Abs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Abs lands an elbow just above Motts 's eye.
Abs scores a nice knee to the body.
Abs landing knees to the head.
Motts takes a knee to the side of the body.
Abs is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Abs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Abs scores a nice knee to the body.
Abs prevents the takedown attempt.
Abs putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Motts in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Abs gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Abs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Motts can do to turn this around?
Abs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Motts up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Abs.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Abs obliges.
Abs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Abs stalls.
Abs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Abs.
Knees to the body from Abs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Motts tries for a takedown but Abs manages to get underhooks.
Chizzled Abs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Motts.#T4#
Abs with a knee to the head.
Motts tries to work over Abs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abs pushes Motts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abs just leaning against Motts, taking a breather.
Knees to the body from Abs.
Abs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Abs connects with a knee to the head.
Abs landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Abs trying to control the position but instead, Motts has worked for underhooks and has pushed Abs into the cage.
Motts tries to stall but Abs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abs landing knees to the body.
Abs lands a nice knee to the body.
Abs connects with a knee to the head.
Motts drops down looking for an ankle pick but Abs pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chizzled Abs dominated that second round.
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##CL#
Abs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Motts is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Motts drops down looking for an ankle pick but Abs pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Motts rushes Abs and presses him up against the cage.
Motts looking for a takedown.
Chizzled Abs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Motts.
Abs lands a knee to the head.
Abs is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Motts takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abs comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Motts takes a knee right on the jaw!
Motts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Motts takes an elbow to the temple.
Abs working Motts over with knees to the body.#T1#
Abs wants to stall.
Abs working Motts over with knees to the body.
Abs is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Abs putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Motts in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Abs scores a nice knee to the body.
Abs taking a breather.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Abs obliges.
A body shot lands from Abs.
Abs utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Abs.
Motts takes a knee right on the jaw!
Abs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Abs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Motts is trying to stall.
Abs landing knees to the head.
#T2#
Abs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Motts's face.
Motts trying to stall but Abs improves his position.
Abs creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Motts's defenses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Abs working Motts over with knees to the body.
Abs scores with a knee to the head.
Abs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Motts takes a knee to the side of the body.
Abs with a knee to the head.
Abs utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Abs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Motts.
Abs lands an elbow inside. #T3#
Knees to the body from Abs.
Abs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Motts's face.
A knee to the head by Abs.
A knee to the head by Abs.
Abs lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Abs.
Abs landing knees to the body.
Abs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Abs lands an elbow just above Motts 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Motts has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Abs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Abs lands a knee to the head.
Abs cracks Motts with a nice body shot.
Abs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Abs takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Abs connects with a knee to the head.
#T4#
Abs stalling against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Abs takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A knee to the head by Abs.
Motts takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Abs.
Motts takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Abs.
Abs lands an elbow just above Motts 's eye.
Abs scores with a knee to the head.
Matt Motts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Abs.
Abs lands an elbow that stopped Motts in his tracks for a moment.
Abs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Motts blocks it with crossed arms.
Motts is trying to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chizzled Abs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abs 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chizzled Abs!
Our winner, Chizzled Abs, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
KONFLIKT XIV
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Lomachenko lands a slapping body shot.
Vasyl Lomachenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lomachenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lomachenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lomachenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Motts.
Lomachenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lomachenko scores with a body shot.
#TD2#
Lomachenko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Motts trying to control the position from guard on top but Lomachenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Motts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've been hearing good reports from Lomachenko'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.
Motts trying to control but Lomachenko is working from the bottom.
Lomachenko wants to get back to his feet but Motts is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Motts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lomachenko is keeping the position for now.
Lomachenko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lomachenko tries to get out of the position.
Motts keeps trying to improve his position.
Lomachenko wants to stand up but Motts is controlling him. #T1#
Motts trying to control the position from guard on top but Lomachenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Motts looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Motts throwing strikes but missing.
Motts looking to pass the guard. #ES#
Lomachenko pushes Motts off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lomachenko swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Lomachenko gets caught napping as Motts dives in and scores a takedown. Lomachenko manages to retain guard.#ES#
Lomachenko kicks Motts off and gets to his feet.
Lomachenko swings for the body but Motts moves out of range.
Lomachenko throws a nice looking combination but Motts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Motts gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lomachenko scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Lomachenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lomachenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lomachenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Lomachenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Motts stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Motts wants to clinch.
Lomachenko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Motts tries to clinch up.
Nice shot lands for Lomachenko.
Lomachenko connects with a nice cross there... Motts is looking wobbly and Lomachenko recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Motts to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Lomachenko jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vasyl Lomachenko!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Motts looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Motts postures up and lands a big shot to Sitthichai's brow.
Motts controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Motts postures up and lands a big shot to Sitthichai's brow.
Sitthichai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sitthichai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Motts controls the pace.
Motts wants to pass the guard but Sitthichai is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Motts drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Motts jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sitthichai being controlled here, momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Motts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Motts advances position into side control!
Sitthichai is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Motts has hold of Sitthichai's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Sitthichai seems comfortable defending it but Motts has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Sitthichai is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Sitthichai is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Motts couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Motts!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 842 Round 4
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Duncan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Motts, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Duncan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Duncan postures up and lands a big shot to Motts's brow. #SUB2#
Duncan throws a sloppy strike and Motts has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Duncan is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Motts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Motts!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 842 Round 3
Date: Apr 13, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Motts!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Motts can do anything to dispel that myth.
Motts is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Check out the look on Jones's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Motts manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
Motts is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Motts avoid being mounted?
Jones slips a nice elbow through Motts's hands, connecting with Motts's forehead.
Motts is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Motts regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Motts's brow.
Motts looking to control.
Motts has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Motts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Motts seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Motts tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB2#
Motts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones cracks Motts with a solid left hand.
Motts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones stands up over Motts, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Motts lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Motts trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Motts wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Jones striking off his back but it's not causing Motts any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Motts drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Motts off! Motts jumps back into Jones's guard.
Motts passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Motts has control of the leg.
Jones could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Motts is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Motts throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jones to regain full guard. #T3#
Motts looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Motts wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Motts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones wants to sweep here but Motts controlling him for the moment.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Motts is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Motts misses with an uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones shoots in but Motts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Motts pinned against the cage. Motts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Motts closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Motts pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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 Jon Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jones misses with a takedown
letting Motts counter with a right hand.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Motts but Motts pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Motts shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Motts gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage. #TD2#
Jones gets caught napping as Motts dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
Motts preventing the sweep.
Jones throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Motts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Motts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Motts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Motts throws a big elbow that misses.
Jon Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Motts throwing strikes but missing.
Motts controlling from the top position.
Motts looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Motts pulls Jones in to control the position.
Jones works over Motts with some ground and pound from guard.
Motts pulls Jones in to control the position.
Motts looking for a sweep. Not yet Motts, not yet.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Motts's head.#T2#
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Motts's head.
Jones cracks Motts with a solid left hand.
Jones working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Motts is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones stands up over Motts, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Motts's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones distracts Motts with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones cracks Motts with a solid left hand.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones is in close to Motts's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones stands up over Motts, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones works over Motts with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones won't allow Motts to sweep him here.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Motts is breathing heavily.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Motts's brow.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Motts's head.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones cracks Motts with a solid left hand.
Jones is in close to Motts's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Motts has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones works over Motts with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Motts looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones distracts Motts with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones stands up over Motts, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Motts's head.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
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 Motts is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Jones shoots in and drives through. Motts sprawls well.
It seemed like Motts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice takedown defense from Motts. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Motts throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Motts misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.#TD#
Motts gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Motts's head.#SUB2#
Motts has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones is working Motts over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones works over Motts with some ground and pound from guard.
Motts has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Jones has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Motts to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jones is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Motts pulls down on the head and he's put Jones to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matt Motts!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 842 Round 2
Date: Apr 12, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Motts scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ford blocking the ground and pound attempt from Motts.
Ford wants to get back to full guard.
Ford is not content to let Motts control the position.
Ford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Motts sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Motts missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Motts is stalling here but it's allowed Ford to get half guard.
Motts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Still in half guard, Motts seems content to control.
Motts wants to take a breather but Ford is having none of it.
Ford might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Motts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Motts prevents Ford from improving his position.
Motts moves nicely into side control.
Motts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ford keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ground and pound from Motts seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ford tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ford stops Motts from passing to mount.
The ground and pound from Motts seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ford on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ford tries to get out of the position.
Ford is not content to let Motts control the position.
Motts throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Motts has hold of Ford's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ford tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Motts cranks the arm and Ford screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ford, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Matt Motts!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 842 Round 1
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Motts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thompson or perhaps it was just good defense by Motts, which made it look bad. #TD#
Motts throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thompson was covering up waiting for the punch and Motts finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Motts working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Motts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Motts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson looking to control.
Thompson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Motts not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Motts with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Motts throws a big right hand that misses.
Motts controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Motts 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.
Motts is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Motts distracts Thompson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Motts forces his way into half guard.
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. Motts connects with a nice short shot to Thompson's temple.
Thompson wants to improve his position but Motts is controlling well.
Motts controlling the pace.
Thompson is staying active underneath Motts, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thompson is looking to control Motts's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thompson avoid being mounted?#T2#
Thompson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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. Motts connects with a nice short shot to Thompson's temple.
Thompson wants to control but Motts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Motts sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thompson trying to control here.
Motts looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thompson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thompson has hold of Motts's hands but Motts slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thompson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Motts postures up and lands a big shot to Thompson's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Motts's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Motts engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Motts pushing down on Thompson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Motts trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Motts working Thompson over with strikes.
Motts is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Motts lands a big shot there that rocks Thompson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Thompson wants to control but Motts is having none of it.
Motts 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.
Motts controlling the position easily from mount.
Motts with the ground and pound from mount.
Motts lands a big shot there that rocks Thompson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T4#
Motts unloading with bombs!#SUB#
Motts has control of Thompson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thompson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson is working to get back to half guard.
Motts sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thompson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Motts has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Thompson's face.
Motts controlling from the full mount.
Thompson is looking to improve his position but Motts isn't that keen on the idea.
Thompson tries to hold on but Motts postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Motts dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Motts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thompson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thompson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Motts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thompson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #TD#
Motts darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thompson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Motts in particular looking to stall.
Motts looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts controlling the action here. #SUB#
Motts is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Motts is pressing down on Thompson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thompson is holding on for now. #T1#
Motts wants to take a breather but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Motts in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Thompson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Motts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Motts!
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