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Event:
JBL Fresh Blood II
Date: Dec 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Ortiz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Claessens.
Claessens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ortiz.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ortiz throws an overhand right that lands on Claessens's shoulder, as Claessens tries to avoid the shot.
Claessens throws a series of punches but Ortiz avoids them all with ease.
Ortiz throws a hook but Claessens avoids it easily.
Claessens unleashes a big counter combination but Ortiz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ortiz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Claessens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortiz moves away.
Claessens misses with an uppercut. Ortiz saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Claessens. Beautiful body shot.
Claessens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Claessens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ortiz.
Claessens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ortiz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Claessens thinking.
Claessens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Claessens takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ortiz takes a swing at Claessens's ribcage but misses.
Claessens lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice defenses there by Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a lazy right hand but Claessens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claessens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortiz was well out of range. Poor timing from Claessens.
Ortiz throws a hook but Claessens blocks it.
Ortiz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Claessens moves away from the strike by Ortiz. #T1#
Ortiz looks to land a combination but Claessens avoids it well.
Ortiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Claessens.
Claessens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ortiz.
Claessens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Claessens lands with an uppercut that bounces Ortiz off the cage and back into range.
Ortiz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Claessens coming out on top.
Ortiz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ortiz duly obliges.
Ortiz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Claessens was well out of range. Poor timing from Ortiz.
A countering left hand to the body from Claessens misses.
Ortiz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Claessens connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ortiz momentarily.
Ortiz cracks Claessens with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Claessens tries to bum rush Ortiz with a series of wild strikes but Ortiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ortiz scores with the left hand. Claessens knows he should have avoided that one.
Claessens misses with a left hand
enabling Ortiz to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Claessens is rocked!
Ortiz misses with an uppercut. Claessens saw that one coming.
Ortiz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Claessens throws a series of punches but Ortiz avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Ortiz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Claessens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ortiz circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Claessens moves away from the strike by Ortiz.
Matteo Claessens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Claessens throws a body shot but no joy. #KD#
Ortiz lands a big uppercut and Claessens crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Claessens looks OK. Ortiz waves Claessens back to his feet!
Claessens is still on wobbly legs! Can Ortiz finish him?
Claessens tries to bum rush Ortiz with a series of wild strikes but Ortiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ortiz cracks Claessens with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Claessens tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ortiz pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Claessens is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eduardo Ortiz!
The defeated Matteo Claessens had this to say: 'I will think about retirement.'.
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Event:
Unfinished Business
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Claessens punishes Daldo's body with a nice straight punch.
Claessens cracks a nice hook into Daldo's ribs.#CL2#
Daldo moves into the clinch.
Claessens can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Claessens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Claessens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Claessens.
#CL2#
Daldo closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Daldo pulls guard successfully.
Claessens throws a strike but Daldo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Daldo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Daldo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Claessens wants to sweep here but Daldo controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Claessens has control of Daldo's left arm, preventing Daldo from doing any damage.
Claessens wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Daldo is now in half guard.
Claessens trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Daldo controlling from mount.
Daldo prevents Claessens from getting the reversal.
Daldo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Claessens tries to improve his position but instead Daldo has taken his back! #T2#
Daldo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Claessens trying to control the hands but Daldo breaks the grip.
Daldo keeps control of the position easily here as Claessens tries to buck him off.
Claessens trying to control the hands but Daldo won't let him.
Daldo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Let's hope that Daldo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Claessens is really stuck here.
Daldo biding his time, controlling Claessens.
Claessens is in bad spot here.
Daldo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Claessens.
Daldo is hanging on to Claessens's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Daldo controlling the positon.
Daldo gets his hands free as Claessens looks to control.
Claessens is trying to break free.
Daldo not allowing Claessens to control his hands.
Well, with Daldo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Claessens is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Daldo has the hooks in. Claessens is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Daldo passes his arm under Claessens's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Claessens taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Moese Daldo!
Moese Daldo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Matteo Claessens stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will think about retirement.'.
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Event:
JBL 8 Wendel vs Alexandre
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Claessens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Claessens throws a body punch but Dada moves out of range.
Claessens cracks a nice hook into Dada's ribs.
Claessens lands a nice shot that snaps Dada's head back.
Claessens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dada darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab lands there for Claessens.
Claessens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dada moves away.
Claessens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dada manages to avoid it.
Claessens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dada was well out of range. Poor timing from Claessens.
Claessens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dada throws the left hand but Claessens avoids the punch easily.
Claessens was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Claessens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dada was well out of range. Poor timing from Claessens.
Claessens throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Dada counter with a right hand.
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!#KD2#
Dada lands a big right hand that sends Claessens crashing to the mat! Dada stays standing though and waves Claessens back to his feet!#ROC2#
Claessens is rocked!
BAM! Dada delivers a spinning backfist that drops Claessens like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Kreemo Dada!
In defeat, Matteo Claessens stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will think about retirement.'.
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Event:
JBL 3 Budo vs Dee
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Ward drops his hands momentarily and Claessens takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Claessens lands a really nice looking cross but Ward seems unphased.
Ward moves away from the strike by Claessens.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch but Claessens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Claessens as he avoids it easily.
Ward slips a jab and a cross from Claessens.
Claessens lands a slapping body shot.
Ward tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Claessens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ward is looking to clinch but Claessens is avoiding it.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but Claessens shows good takedown defense.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
Matteo Claessens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Ward.
Claessens throws a series of punches but Ward avoids them all with ease.
Ward is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Claessens slips a jab and a cross from Ward.
A quick step to the side and Claessens tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Claessens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Claessens drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claessens working the ground and pound but Ward is defending the strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Claessens in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Claessens taking a break here but Ward is having none of it and regains half guard.
Claessens working the head and body with strikes.
Claessens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Claessens slips a nice elbow through Ward's hands, connecting with Ward's forehead.
Claessens scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Claessens thows a huge punch but Ward dodges it nicely.
Claessens landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ward has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Claessens is working away from the top position though.
Claessens takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Claessens throwing shots but Ward is blocking nicely.
Claessens trying to control from half guard but Ward is working away.
Ward is looking to control Claessens's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ward avoid being mounted?#T2#
Ward tries to roll over but Claessens keeps him under control.
Claessens throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ward to regain full guard.
Claessens landing some decent shots from guard.
Claessens throws an elbow that misses. Ward uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Claessens's guard. Nice move by Ward!#REVB#
Claessens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ward is one step ahead there.
Claessens controls Ward momentarily but Ward frees himself.
Ward in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Claessens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Claessens is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Claessens is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Ward trying to keep a closed guard but Claessens is proving a slippery customer.
Claessens postures up in Ward's guard and throws a big left but Ward blocks it.
Claessens landing with the ground and pound.
Claessens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ward not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Claessens lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Claessens is looking to work some ground and pound but Ward has wrist control.#SUB2#
Ward working for a triangle but Claessens defends it easily.
Claessens has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ward looks winded!
Claessens trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Claessens cracks Ward with a solid left hand.#T4#
Claessens trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Claessens scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Claessens's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Claessens chips away with some ground and pound.
Claessens controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claessens is looking to work some ground and pound but Ward has wrist control.
Claessens trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward wants to sweep but no luck.
Claessens showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Claessens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Claessens dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ward takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Claessens. Ward does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ward takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Claessens lands with an overhand left.
Claessens scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Claessens lands a right hook to the body.
Ward changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Claessens tries to avoid it but Ward manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Claessens to the ground. Claessens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ward closes this distance looking for a takedown but Claessens circles away.
Ward dodges the punch combination from Claessens.
Ward uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Claessens.
Matteo Claessens is winning the standup battle so far.
Claessens lands a jab to Ward's midsection.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Ward moves out of range as Claessens strikes.
Claessens paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1##TD#
Claessens closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Claessens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.
Claessens is working Ward over with some ground and pound from side control.
Claessens slows the pace down.
Claessens scoring with punches from side control.
Claessens works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ward takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Claessens is chipping away with strikes.
Claessens looks up at the clock and then as Ward takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Claessens smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Claessens working the head and body with strikes.
Claessens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Claessens scoring with punches from side control.
Claessens working the head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward is not content to let Claessens control the position.
Claessens working away.#T2#
Claessens scores with punches from side control.
Ward is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Claessens is looking to take a break and control but Ward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ward is looking for a sweep.
Ward takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ward is not content to let Claessens control the position.
Matteo Claessens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Claessens working the ground and pound.#T3#
Claessens lands an elbow.
Ward is letting Claessens control him for a moment.
Claessens is putting a hurting on Ward here, landing some big shots from side control.
Claessens cracks Ward with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Claessens is working Ward over with some ground and pound from side control.
Claessens wants to control but Ward is keeping him busy.
Claessens just content to control the position.
Claessens scores with punches from side control.
Claessens scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ward to see if he's OK.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Claessens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working. #T4#
Ward is trying to improve his position.
Claessens scores with punches from side control.
Claessens is looking to take a break and control but Ward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Claessens scoring with punches and elbows.
Claessens landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Claessens lands a nice forearm strike.
Ward is trying to control Claessens's posture but Claessens avoids it.
Claessens knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ward on the ground.
Claessens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Claessens dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Claessens cracks Ward with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Claessens is looking to wear down Ward with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Claessens takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
Claessens shoots in looking for a takedown. Ward tries to sprawl out of it but Claessens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ward manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ward throws a fast counter high kick but Claessens manages to duck under it in time.
Ward shoots in and drives through. Claessens sprawls well.
Claessens pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ward back to the cage. Claessens follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Claessens throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ward tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Claessens is in Ward's guard.
Claessens scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claessens scoring with some ground and pound.
Ward trying to keep a closed guard but Claessens is proving a slippery customer.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Claessens wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Claessens distracts Ward with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Claessens works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ward trying to hold on to Claessens's head to control him but Claessens postures up.
Claessens is taking a breather. Ward says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Claessens is nestled in close to Ward, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ward has hold of Claessens's hands but Claessens slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ward wants to get back to full guard.
Ward is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Claessens scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Claessens has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Claessens slips a nice elbow through Ward's hands, connecting with Ward's forehead.
Claessens seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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. Claessens connects with a nice short shot to Ward's temple.
Ward on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Claessens.
Claessens winds up and cracks Ward with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Claessens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working. #T3#
Claessens lands with a punch from half guard.
Claessens is keen to just control but Ward is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward taking some punishment here, with Claessens in his half guard.
Claessens is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ward is looking to escape.
Claessens looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Claessens controlling the pace.
Claessens trying to pass the guard but Ward defending well.
Claessens is nestled in close to Ward, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Claessens controlling the action here. #T4#
Claessens seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Claessens takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Claessens is nestled in close to Ward, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ward tries to get to full guard but Claessens has control of the leg.
Claessens content to control rather than advance.
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. Claessens connects with a nice short shot to Ward's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Claessens seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ward is looking to control Claessens's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ward avoid being mounted?
Mickey Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matteo Claessens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Claessens stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matteo Claessens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Claessens 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matteo Claessens!
After the big win, Matteo Claessens made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CAGED CROW Clothings 50$ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Initiation
Date: Jul 13, 2018 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Daldo.
Daldo shoots for a takedown but Claessens saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Claessens scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daldo has a takedown stuffed.
Claessens lands with a hook. Daldo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Daldo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Claessens pinned against the cage. Claessens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matteo Claessens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moese Daldo.
Claessens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daldo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to the liver by Claessens. Beautiful body shot.
Claessens fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claessens lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daldo at a distance.
Claessens scores with a shot to the body.
Claessens misses with a body shot.
Daldo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Claessens counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Claessens scores with a body shot.
Claessens lands a nice looking body shot.
Daldo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Claessens avoids it really well and circles away.
Claessens ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Daldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Claessens throwing a counter right hand but Daldo manages to avoid it.
Daldo misses with a takedown
and Claessens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Claessens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daldo unleashes a big counter combination but Claessens bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Daldo is defended easily by Claessens.
Daldo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daldo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Claessens cracks Daldo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Claessens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daldo.
Claessens looks to score with a jab to the body but Daldo is just out of range.
Daldo shoots in for a takedown but Claessens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claessens lands a jab-cross combination.
Claessens connects with a nice looking jab.
Claessens displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Claessens swings for the body but Daldo moves out of range.
Daldo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Claessens.
Claessens fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Daldo on the side of the head.
Claessens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Claessens!
Daldo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Claessens lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A head kick by Daldo misses
and Daldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Claessens stalks Daldo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Daldo's face. Daldo staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#
Daldo is rocked!
Matteo Claessens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Daldo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daldo is still on wobbly legs! Can Claessens finish him?
Claessens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Claessens lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daldo doesn't seem phased though.
Claessens lands a jab-cross combination.
Daldo shoots in for a double leg but Claessens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Daldo looks winded!
Claessens lands a head shot.
Daldo tries to clinch there but Claessens circles away.
Claessens is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Claessens digs a good body shot into Daldo's ribs.
Daldo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Claessens blocks a head kick by Daldo.
Daldo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Claessens fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Daldo to the ground. Claessens is now in Daldo's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claessens scoring with punches to the head and body.
Daldo seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claessens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Claessens throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Daldo keeping moving, preventing Claessens from controlling successfully.
Daldo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Claessens is one step ahead there.
Claessens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daldo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Daldo is looking for a triangle but Claessens pushes his legs off easily.
Daldo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Claessens's guard. #REVB#
Claessens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daldo is one step ahead there.
Claessens keeping full guard, as Daldo tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Claessens throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Daldo passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Claessens dominated that 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.
#R2#
Claessens ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Claessens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Claessens sets himself, and Daldo steps forward looking for the clinch! Claessens avoids it this time.
Claessens jabs Daldo right on the nose. Daldo blinks but takes it well.
Claessens throws a series of punches but Daldo avoids them all with ease.
Daldo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Claessens connects with a body shot that sends Daldo's belly button to the back.
Claessens lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Claessens.
Claessens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Claessens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daldo.
Claessens lands a slapping body shot.
Daldo tries to clinch up
enabling Claessens to counter with a crisp jab.
Claessens catches Daldo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daldo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Claessens.
Daldo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Claessens displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Daldo. #T1#
Daldo takes one on the button.
Matteo Claessens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daldo walks into a left hand.
Claessens thuds a left hand into Daldo's body.
Claessens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Claessens is looking to wear down Daldo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Claessens works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Claessens lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Daldo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Claessens is working the combinations to good effect here.
Daldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daldo has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Daldo moves into the clinch.
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!#BC#
Claessens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Daldo shoots for a takedown but Claessens saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matteo Claessens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moese Daldo.
Claessens ducks under a wild hook from Daldo.
Claessens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daldo can do to turn this around?
Claessens connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Daldo momentarily.
Claessens throws a right hand that Daldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Daldo also avoids with ease.
A shot to the liver by Claessens. Beautiful body shot.
Claessens looks to land a combination but Daldo avoids it well. #TD#
Claessens closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Claessens is stalling here. Daldo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Claessens seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Daldo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Claessens is not content to let Daldo control the position.
Claessens tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Daldo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Daldo lands an elbow.
Daldo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Claessens!
Claessens is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Daldo looking to control but Claessens is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Claessens reaches up to try and control the position but Daldo seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Claessens rolls and tries to escape and now Daldo has his back!
Claessens covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Daldo throwing sloppy strikes.
Daldo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Claessens wants to control his opponent's hands but Daldo gets his hands free.
Claessens is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Daldo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Claessens is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Daldo controlling the positon.
Claessens tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Claessens right now.
#T4##SUB2#
Daldo is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Claessens taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Daldo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moese Daldo!
Matteo Claessens spoke after the fight, saying 'I will think about retirement.'.
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Event:
Trials By Fire VI
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Claessens pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces De Bruin back to the cage. Claessens follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
De Bruin wants to clinch up but Claessens keeps it at a distance.
Claessens throws a series of punches but De Bruin avoids them all with ease.
De Bruin dodges the punch combination from Claessens.
De Bruin shapes to counter with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Bruin.
De Bruin tries to clinch up.
Claessens darts in looking for a takedown but De Bruin gets double underhooks and turns Claessens into the cage.
De Bruin with the counter takedown but Claessens avoids it easily.
Claessens scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
De Bruin takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Claessens closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Bruin regains half guard, as Claessens was trying to land strikes.
Claessens is trying to control the action in half guard but De Bruin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
De Bruin is trying to control but can't.
De Bruin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Claessens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Claessens's back!#T1#
De Bruin controlling well, preventing Claessens from escaping the position.
Claessens knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Bruin on the ground.
Oooh a big shot gets through from De Bruin. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
#SUB2#
Claessens preventing the rear naked choke attempt from De Bruin.
Claessens wants to control his opponent's hands but De Bruin gets his hands free.
Claessens wants to escape the position.
Claessens's coaches at Shark Tank MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
De Bruin struggling to land strikes to the head as Claessens covers up. #SUB2#
De Bruin is looking for the choke from the back position but Claessens is controlling his hands well.
De Bruin has the hooks in. Claessens is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
De Bruin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Claessens is looking to control the hands but De Bruin breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gideon De Bruin!
In defeat, Matteo Claessens stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will think about retirement.'.
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Event:
Trials By Fire IV
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Buddy is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Claessens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Claessens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Claessens blocks the leg kick.
As Buddy looks to move away, Claessens throws a big counter combo but Buddy just gets out of the way.
Buddy swings for the body but Claessens moves out of range.
Matteo Claessens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buddy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
Claessens scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Claessens working the body and head with strikes.
Claessens knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buddy on the ground.
Claessens is putting a hurting on Buddy here, landing some big shots from side control.
An elbow from Claessens crashes against the mat.
Claessens lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Buddy down.
Buddy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Claessens has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Buddy regains half guard.
Claessens tries to pass the half guard into mount. Buddy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buddy is trying to stand.
Claessens looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Buddy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claessens drops an elbow to the side of Buddy's head.
Buddy is pressing down on Claessens's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Claessens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Buddy has momentary wrist control but Claessens slips an elbow through the middle.
Claessens controls from within his opponent's guard.
Claessens seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Buddy for as long as he can get away with.
Claessens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buddy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Buddy looking for a sweep. Not yet Buddy, not yet.
Buddy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Claessens manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Claessens trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Claessens holds on and takes a little breather.
Claessens working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Claessens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Buddy stopping the sweep attempt from Claessens.
Claessens definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Buddy throws a big right hand that misses.
Claessens wants to sweep but no luck.
I've been told that Buddy has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Claessens throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Buddy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Claessens is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buddy.
Buddy looks winded!#CL#
Buddy gets tackled into the cage by Claessens. Claessens maintains the clinch. #T3#
Buddy wants to break free but Claessens has control.
Claessens tries for a takedown but Buddy manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Claessens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Claessens looking to score a takedown here. Buddy is defending well but Claessens drives through and ends up in Buddy's guard.
Buddy wants to get back to his feet but Claessens is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Claessens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Claessens with a nice head shot there.
Buddy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Claessens trying to control but Buddy is working from the bottom.
Buddy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Claessens lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Claessens controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Claessens chips away with some ground and pound.
Claessens connects with a couple of short punches.
Claessens postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Claessens trying to control the position from guard on top but Buddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claessens distracts Buddy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claessens stands up over Buddy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Claessens's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Claessens lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Claessens content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Claessens's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Claessens scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Claessens is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Claessens postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Claessens 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#
Claessens throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buddy. Claessens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Buddy.
Claessens went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Claessens fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Buddy sprawls well initially but Claessens persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Buddy pushes Claessens off and gets back to his feet.
Buddy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Claessens counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Claessens.
Matteo Claessens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buddy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Claessens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Buddy doesn't seem bothered though.
Claessens cracks a nice hook into Buddy's ribs.
Buddy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Claessens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Claessens throws a right hand that Buddy ducks under and follows up with a left that Buddy also avoids with ease.
Claessens misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Buddy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Buddy is breathing heavily.
Buddy tries to close the distance and clinch but Claessens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Claessens gets a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Buddy is trying to get back to full guard.
Claessens lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Claessens lands with a punch from half guard.
Claessens takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Buddy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Claessens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Claessens's back!
Claessens looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Claessens's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T2#
Claessens's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Buddy's hands.
Claessens trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Claessens defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Buddy's arms.
Buddy controlling well, preventing Claessens from escaping the position.
#T3#
Claessens trying to control but not successfully.
Buddy connects with a big shot to the side of Claessens's head.
Buddy is not going to allow Claessens to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Claessens right now.
Buddy is not going to allow Claessens to sit and survive in this position.
Buddy is hanging on to Claessens's back as he tries to escape.
Buddy wants to control but Claessens is keeping busy.
Claessens trying to control the hands but Buddy won't let him. #T4#
Claessens prevents Buddy from getting a body triangle.
Claessens wants to escape the position.
Claessens is working hard here to advance position.
Claessens trying to control the hands but Buddy won't let him. #SUB2#
Claessens defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Claessens tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matt Buddy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Claessens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Claessens lands a body shot.
Buddy fails with the takedown
and Claessens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buddy misses the shot to the body.
Buddy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Buddy wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Buddy moves into the clinch.
Buddy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Claessens tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Claessens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Claessens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Buddy doesn't seem bothered though.
Buddy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Claessens throws a one two combo.
Claessens lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Buddy backs up against the cage.
Buddy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Buddy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Buddy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A punch combination from Claessens misses.
Buddy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Claessens blocks a leg kick.
Buddy leaves Claessens with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matteo Claessens. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Claessens scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Claessens slips a nice elbow through Buddy's hands, connecting with Buddy's forehead.
Claessens is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Claessens looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Buddy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Buddy is trying to get back to full guard.
Buddy is concentrating on defense, preventing Claessens from advancing position. #T2#
Buddy is staying active underneath Claessens, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Claessens scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Claessens scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Claessens.
Claessens working the head and body with strikes.
Claessens is trying to control the action in half guard but Buddy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claessens drops an elbow to the side of Buddy's head.
Claessens is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Buddy is looking to improve his position.
Claessens slows the pace down in half guard.
Buddy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Claessens content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Buddy is trying to stand up here but Claessens is controlling him well.
Claessens lands strikes from half guard.
Buddy is trying to stand back up but Claessens is controlling him
Claessens looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Claessens lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Buddy has hold of Claessens's hands but Claessens slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Claessens looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Claessens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Buddy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Buddy taking some punishment here, with Claessens in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Claessens lands a nice short elbow.
Claessens lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Claessens in particular looking to stall.
Buddy taking some punishment here, with Claessens in his half guard.
Claessens looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Buddy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Buddy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Buddy trying to control from the bottom.
Matteo Claessens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Claessens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buddy can do to turn this around?
Buddy is trying to stand up here but Claessens is controlling him well.
Claessens lands strikes from half guard.
Buddy wants to control but Claessens is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matteo Claessens showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Claessens 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matteo Claessens!
After the big win, Matteo Claessens made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CAGED UP Clothings and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Claessens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pritchard. Pritchard obviously looking to wear him down.
Pritchard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Claessens.
Claessens lands an overhand right.
Claessens fails to land with a series of punches.
Claessens staying out of range there.
Claessens seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Claessens shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Claessens was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pritchard wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Claessens working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pritchard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Claessens's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Claessens not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Claessens throws a strike but Pritchard avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Claessens content to stall in guard here.
Claessens landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Pritchard has control of Claessens's left arm, preventing Claessens from doing any damage.
Pritchard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Claessens looking to sit in guard and control but Pritchard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pritchard is looking to stand up but Claessens won't let him.
Claessens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Claessens controls Pritchard momentarily but Pritchard frees himself.
Claessens looking for a sweep. Not yet Claessens, not yet.
Claessens trying to keep a closed guard but Pritchard is proving a slippery customer.
Pritchard wants to stand but Claessens is controlling his posture from full guard.
Claessens knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pritchard on the ground.
Pritchard throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Pritchard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pritchard tries to stand but Claessens is controlling from the bottom.
Claessens looking to control but Pritchard passes into half guard.
Claessens tries to roll over but Pritchard keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claessens strikes from the bottom but Pritchard passes into mount!
#SU2#
Pritchard gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Pritchard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pritchard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Claessens with a poor takedown
and Pritchard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Claessens's knee momentarily.
Pritchard fakes the leg kick and cracks Claessens in the body.
Claessens is breathing heavily.
Claessens sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T3#
Pritchard throws a front kick that sends Claessens stumbling back into the cage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pritchard.
Pritchard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pritchard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pritchard.
Pritchard connects with an inside leg kick.
Pritchard misses with a hook.
Pritchard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Claessens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pritchard. Pritchard obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pritchard.
Pritchard thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Claessens if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pritchard connects with a leg kick. Claessens looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pritchard lands a nice looking body kick.
Pritchard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Claessens will feel that in the morning.
Claessens blocks a jab.
Pritchard scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
Pritchard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pritchard lands a head kick!
Pritchard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Claessens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pritchard's waist but Pritchard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Claessens off to one side.
Pritchard throws a front kick that sends Claessens stumbling back into the cage.
Pritchard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pritchard. That's going to slow Claessens down.
Pritchard lands a nice looking body kick.
Pritchard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters circling a little - Pritchard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pritchard misses the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pritchard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pritchard leaves Claessens with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matteo Claessens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pritchard throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Pritchard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Claessens takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pritchard connects with an inside leg kick.
Pritchard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dean Pritchard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pritchard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pritchard scores with a head kick.
Claessens's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Pritchard slaps away a takedown attempt from Claessens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pritchard.#KD2#
Pritchard lands a big head kick that sends Claessens tumbling to the mat! Pritchard takes a step backwards and waves Claessens back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Claessens is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pritchard throws a series of punches but Claessens avoids them all with ease.
Oh Claessens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pritchard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pritchard looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Pritchard backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Claessens's temple! It sends Claessens violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Pritchard celebrates and the doctors try to help Claessens!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Dean Pritchard!
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