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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Kruschev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matteo.#CL2#
Matteo moves into the clinch successfully.
Matteo misses with a knee strike.
Kruschev wants to break free but Matteo has control.
#BC#
Kruschev breaks from the clinch.
Matteo with a poor takedown
and Kruschev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Kruschev gets tackled into the cage by Matteo. Matteo maintains the clinch.
Matteo looking to throw knees to the head but Kruschev is blocking nicely.
Kruschev lands a shoulder strike.
Kruschev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matteo misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Kruschev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruschev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2#
Matteo instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matteo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Matteo looking to throw knees to the head but Kruschev is blocking nicely.
Matteo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kruschev is trying to break free.
Matteo tries to land a knee to the head but Kruschev blocks with his arms.
Matteo looking to throw knees to the head but Kruschev is blocking nicely.
Kruschev tries to break free but Matteo pushes him back against the cage.
Matteo looking to throw knees to the head but Kruschev is blocking nicely.
Matteo tries a knee to the head but Kruschev blocks it.
#T1#
Kruschev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kruschev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matteo connects with a knee to the head.
Matteo looks winded!
Matteo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kruschev is trying to push Matteo away but Matteo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Matteo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kruschev blocks it with crossed arms.
Matteo looking to throw knees to the head but Kruschev is blocking nicely.
Kruschev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Kruschev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Matteo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matteo misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Kruschev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matteo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matteo moves in looking to clinch but Kruschev pushes him off.
Matteo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kruschev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wally Kruschev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matteo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matteo fails with the takedown
and Kruschev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wally Kruschev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Collin Matteo.#T2#
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!
Kruschev catches Matteo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Collin Matteo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev connects with a leg kick. Matteo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matteo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kruschev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Kruschev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruschev cracks Matteo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matteo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matteo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kruschev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kruschev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kruschev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kruschev.#KD#
Kruschev lands a left and a right that send Matteo crashing to the mat, dazed. Kruschev thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Matteo is rocked!
Kruschev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matteo is still on wobbly legs! Can Kruschev finish him?
Kruschev misses with a few strikes there.
Matteo throws a big counter head kick but Kruschev avoids it with no problem.
Matteo seems to have recovered his senses.
Matteo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kruschev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matteo tries to clinch up.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matteo.
Kruschev feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kruschev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kruschev with a hook.
Matteo closes the distance but Kruschev moves to the side
and Kruschev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matteo thinking.
Some wild striking there from Kruschev.
Matteo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kruschev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matteo fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4#
Matteo with a poor takedown
and Kruschev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Matteo drives through and clinches with Kruschev against the cage.
#BC#
Kruschev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruschev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev fails to land with a series of punches.
Matteo tries to clinch up but Kruschev circles away and keeps his distance.
Kruschev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No joy there for Kruschev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kruschev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matteo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matteo tries to clinch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Matteo looks to clinch
and Kruschev counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kruschev scores with a jab.
Kruschev jabs Matteo right on the nose. Matteo blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kruschev scores with a leg kick.
Kruschev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kruschev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matteo can do to turn this around?
Matteo tries to clinch up.
Kruschev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matteo.
Good shot there by Kruschev.
Matteo doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruschev circles away.
Kruschev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matteo is looking to clinch but Kruschev is avoiding it.
Kruschev stuffs the takedown.
Matteo tries to clinch but Kruschev moves out of range.
As Matteo looks to move away, Kruschev throws a big counter combo but Matteo just gets out of the way.
Matteo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kruschev counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matteo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kruschev counter with a right hand.
Matteo is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kruschev.
#T1#
Kruschev keeps the fight on the outside.
Matteo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice uppercut there from Kruschev.
Kruschev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kruschev swats away the attempt to clinch by Matteo.
Matteo tries to clinch but Kruschev is having none of it.
Matteo doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruschev circles away.
Kruschev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matteo circles away quickly and effectively.
Matteo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kruschev connects with a solid leg kick.
Matteo moves in looking to clinch but Kruschev pushes him off.
A counter left hand to the body from Kruschev misses its target.#CL2#
Matteo moves into the clinch.
Matteo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Kruschev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matteo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kruschev is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Matteo.
Matteo is looking to clinch but Kruschev is avoiding it.
It looked like Kruschev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Matteo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matteo wants to clinch but Kruschev slips to the side
letting Kruschev counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Kruschev lands a big head kick that sends Matteo tumbling to the mat! Kruschev takes a step backwards and waves Matteo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Matteo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kruschev counters with a huge left! Matteo is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kruschev isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Matteo from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kruschev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wally Kruschev!
After winning the bout, Wally Kruschev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Appalusu stuffs the takedown attempt from Matteo. Matteo gets slowly back to his feet.
Appalusu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Appalusu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Matteo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Appalusu is in Matteo's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Appalusu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Matteo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Matteo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Matteo! #REVB#
Appalusu tries to buck Matteo off but Matteo is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matteo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Appalusu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Appalusu is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Matteo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Matteo closes the distance and clinches up with Appalusu, looking for a takedown. Matteo pushes Appalusu against the cage but Appalusu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Appalusu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Matteo is trying to defend but Appalusu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Appalusu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB#
Appalusu 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. Matteo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Appalusu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alzonz Appalusu!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Matteo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Passakos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matteo misses with a takedown attempt - Passakos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Passakos throws a sloppy body shot
letting Matteo counter with a right hand.
Matteo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Passakos avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Passakos tries to keep at a distance but Matteo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matteo landing knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Passakos managing to block the knees to the body from Matteo.
Matteo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Passakos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matteo has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Matteo looking to stall.
#T1#
Matteo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Passakos is defending well for now.
Passakos is trying to break free.
Matteo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Passakos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Passakos gets tackled into the cage by Matteo. Matteo maintains the clinch.
Passakos can't break the clinch.
Matteo trying to control the position but instead, Passakos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Matteo into the cage.
Matteo throws a head punch that misses.
Matteo stalling in the clinch but Passakos improves position. #BC2#
Matteo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Passakos has Matteo up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2##BC2#
Matteo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matteo has a takedown stuffed.
Nikos Passakos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Collin Matteo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matteo is defended easily by Passakos.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Matteo fails to land.
Matteo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Passakos working hard to break the clinch.
Matteo prevents Passakos from breaking the clinch.
Matteo has Passakos pressed against the cage, preventing Passakos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Passakos is trying to push Matteo away but Matteo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Matteo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matteo has a couple of punches blocked by Passakos.
Matteo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Passakos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matteo smiles and moves away.
Matteo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Passakos throws a series of punches but Matteo avoids them all with ease.
Matteo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Matteo closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Passakos gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Matteo kicks off Passakos and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Passakos dives in and grabs Matteo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matteo pushes down on Passakos's head and hops out.
Passakos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Passakos wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matteo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Matteo tries to clinch but Passakos is having none of it.
Passakos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matteo's waist but Matteo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Passakos off to one side.
Passakos slaps away a takedown attempt from Matteo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Passakos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Passakos looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Matteo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matteo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Passakos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Passakos is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Passakos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Matteo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Passakos, into his guard. #REVB#
Passakos is wriggling around but Matteo manages to pass to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Collin Matteo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Passakos dives in for a single leg takedown but Matteo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Matteo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Passakos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matteo but Matteo pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Matteo moves into range and clinches up with Passakos.
Nice elbow from Matteo.
Matteo trying to stall but Passakos improves his position.
Passakos has had enough of the clinch but Matteo keeps him there for the moment.
Passakos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikos Passakos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Passakos blocks a body shot from Matteo.
Matteo throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matteo looking to throw knees to the head but Passakos is blocking nicely.
Matteo scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Matteo breaks the clinch.
Passakos takes a swing at Matteo's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Passakos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matteo on his heels. He'll look to pass Matteo's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Matteo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1##BC2#
Matteo breaks the clinch.
Passakos throws a jab when Matteo was well out of range.
Passakos misses with a looping left.
Matteo fails with a takedown attempt.
Matteo is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Matteo clinches up against the cage.
Collin Matteo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Matteo manages to break the clinch.
Passakos lands a nice shot that snaps Matteo's head back.
#CL#
Passakos moves into the clinch.#T2#
Matteo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Passakos blocks it with crossed arms.
Passakos working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Matteo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matteo moves away from the strike by Passakos. #TD#
Passakos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Passakos lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Passakos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Matteo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Passakos stopping the sweep attempt from Matteo.#T3##SUB#
Passakos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Matteo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Passakos, into his guard. #REVB#
Passakos trying to control the position.
Collin Matteo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Matteo gets to his feet. Passakos looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Passakos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Matteo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Passakos working away.#T4##SUB#
Passakos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matteo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Passakos goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Matteo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Passakos but great work by Matteo.
You can see the frustration on Passakos's face as Matteo controls the position.
Passakos tries to bench press Matteo off him but Matteo keeps the position.
Matteo slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Matteo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Passakos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Matteo trying to control the position but Passakos is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Collin Matteo 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#
Matteo tries to clinch but Passakos moves out of range.
As Matteo looks to move away, Passakos throws a big counter combo but Matteo just gets out of the way.
Passakos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matteo manages to avoid it.
Matteo staying out of range there.#CL2#
Matteo rushes Passakos and presses him up against the cage.
Matteo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Matteo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Matteo breaks from the clinch.
Matteo moves forwards but Passakos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Passakos throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matteo shoots in for a takedown but Passakos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Passakos is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Passakos clinches up with Matteo and pushes him back against the cage.
Matteo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Passakos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matteo is trying to stall.
Matteo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Matteo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Passakos avoids it.
Passakos wants to break free but Matteo has control.
Passakos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Passakos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matteo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Matteo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Matteo breaks the clinch.
Nikos Passakos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Passakos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matteo's head.
Matteo doesn't manage to clinch there - Passakos circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Passakos misses the target.
Matteo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Passakos throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Passakos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Passakos wants to control from the top but Matteo keeps moving. #T2#
Passakos wants to stand but Matteo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Matteo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Passakos throws a big right hand that misses.
Passakos trying to control but Matteo is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Passakos wants to stand and escape but instead Matteo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Passakos is looking to stand up but Matteo isn't so interested in that idea.
Passakos trying to control the position.
Passakos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matteo on the ground.#SU2#
Matteo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Matteo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Passakos defends well and Matteo ends up having to push Passakos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nikos Passakos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Collin Matteo.#T4##CL2#
Matteo takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Passakos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Matteo clinches up against the cage.
Passakos wants to break free but Matteo has control.
Matteo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Matteo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Passakos's efforts to push away.
Passakos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Passakos manages to pull guard.
Matteo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nikos Passakos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Collin Matteo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Passakos keeping moving, preventing Matteo from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nikos Passakos.
I think Matteo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Collin Matteo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Davis Iii stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davis Iii wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Matteo closes the distance and pushes Davis Iii back into the cage.
Matteo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matteo has Davis Iii pushed against the cage.
Matteo stalling against the cage.
#TD#
Davis Iii successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Matteo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Davis Iii trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matteo stands and throws Davis Iii's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Matteo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davis Iii is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB2#
Matteo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Davis Iii has escaped the position, nice work there.
Davis Iii is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Matteo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Davis Iii has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Matteo but great work by Davis Iii.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matteo is looking to regain half guard here but Davis Iii keeps moving and retains side control.
Matteo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Matteo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Matteo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davis Iii pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Davis Iii is keen to just control but Matteo is a slippery customer.
Matteo is pressing down on Davis Iii's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Davis Iii trying to control but Matteo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Matteo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Davis Iii is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Matteo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Matteo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Davis Iii looking to sit in guard and control but Matteo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Matteo trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Matteo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matteo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Davis Iii is trying to keep Matteo in close.
Matteo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matteo trying to control but Davis Iii is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Matteo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matteo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davis Iii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matteo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davis Iii somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Matteo drives through and clinches with Davis Iii against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Collin Matteo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Matteo stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matteo.
Davis Iii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Matteo defends it nicely.
Matteo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis Iii fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Davis Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Matteo closes the distance and pushes Davis Iii back into the cage.
Davis Iii tries to circle away but Matteo has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Matteo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matteo circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Davis Iii decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Matteo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Davis Iii is trying to work for a kimura but Matteo is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Davis Iii seems to be working for a kimura but Matteo defends the submission attempt.
Davis Iii knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matteo on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
Matteo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Matteo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Matteo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Matteo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Matteo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davis Iii pulls his head out easily.
Matteo tries to roll over but Davis Iii keeps him under control.#T3#
Matteo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Matteo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davis Iii pulls his head out easily.
Davis Iii looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matteo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Davis Iii. #SUB2#
Matteo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Davis Iii seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Matteo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Matteo is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Davis Iii fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matteo avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Davis Iii clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Davis Iii dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Davis Iii gets tackled into the cage by Matteo. Matteo maintains the clinch.
Matteo lands an uppercut.
Matteo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Kenny Davis Iii has been cut.
Matteo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Davis Iii blocks it with crossed arms.
Matteo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matteo lands an elbow inside that Davis Iii shrugs off. #BC#
Davis Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matteo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davis Iii sprawls well. Davis Iii wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matteo gets slowly back to his feet.
Davis Iii is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matteo is defended easily by Davis Iii.#T1#
Matteo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis Iii.
As Davis Iii backs off Matteo throws a huge counter combo but Davis Iii manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Davis Iii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matteo lands a left hand.
Matteo lands a nice shot to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Matteo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Davis Iii tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Davis Iii being controlled against the cage.
Davis Iii has Matteo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Matteo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Matteo just leaning against Davis Iii, taking a breather.
Matteo is struggling to control the position.
Matteo pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Collin Matteo.#CL2#
Matteo closes the distance and clinches.
Davis Iii fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Davis Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Matteo breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Davis Iii shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davis Iii throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Matteo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davis Iii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davis Iii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2#
Matteo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davis Iii defends well.
Davis Iii looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Matteo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davis Iii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Davis Iii wants to control from the top but Matteo keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Matteo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Matteo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davis Iii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Matteo has Davis Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matteo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Collin Matteo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matteo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Collin Matteo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Matteo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Matteo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mccray's hands.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Matteo! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Collin Matteo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Ruiz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matteo has Ruiz pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Matteo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Ruiz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ruiz showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Ruiz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matteo is just riding it out for now. Ruiz eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Matteo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ruiz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matteo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ruiz. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Matteo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ruiz preventing the sweep.
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Matteo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matteo has Ruiz pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matteo striking off his back but it's not causing Ruiz any problems.
Matteo looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Matteo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Matteo instigates a clinch.
Matteo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ruiz up against the cage.
Matteo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matteo tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruiz avoids the damage to the body.
Matteo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ruiz managing to block the knees to the body from Matteo.
#T3#
A hook to the body from Matteo.
Matteo landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Maximo Ruiz has been cut.
Ruiz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Matteo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ruiz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Matteo lands an elbow inside that Ruiz shrugs off.
Matteo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Matteo looking to throw knees to the head but Ruiz is blocking nicely.
#BC2#
Matteo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Matteo rushes Ruiz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Matteo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Matteo instigates a clinch. #T4#
Matteo misses with a knee to the head.
Matteo has Ruiz pushed against the cage.
Matteo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matteo looking to throw knees to the head but Ruiz is blocking nicely.
Ruiz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matteo prevents it.
Matteo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ruiz or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matteo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruiz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruiz blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matteo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruiz blocks it with crossed arms.
Matteo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Matteo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Collin Matteo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximo Ruiz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Matteo leaves Ruiz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ruiz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matteo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Matteo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Matteo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Matteo closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Matteo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Matteo closes the distance and clinches.
Ruiz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matteo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matteo just leaning against Ruiz, taking a breather.
Matteo pushes Ruiz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matteo tries to land a knee to the head but Ruiz blocks with his arms.
Matteo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice left hand lands by Matteo.
Matteo prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximo Ruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matteo has Ruiz pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Ruiz is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Matteo - that's hurt Ruiz badly! Oh, another knee lands and Ruiz is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Ruiz doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Collin Matteo!
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