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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 35
Date: Jun 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez shoots in but George avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from George. No joy for Fernandez on that attempt.
No luck for Fernandez with that takedown attempt.
George appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chris George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matty Fernandez.#CL2#
Fernandez closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
George tightens his grip and picks Fernandez up, before dumping him to the ground. Fernandez manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Fernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
George trying to control but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
George has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fernandez is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fernandez has his foot on George's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. George works his way back into a safe position though.
George is in close to Fernandez's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
George got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, George has managed to get both his arms back between Fernandez's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Fernandez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Fernandez keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully.
George landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Fernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
George has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
George avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Fernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Fernandez looking for a guillotine here but George defends easily.
Fernandez looks winded!
George wants to control from the top but Fernandez keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
George is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fernandez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Fernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fernandez keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Fernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. George doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. George manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from George. No joy for Fernandez on that attempt. #TD#
George closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fernandez to the mat! Fernandez manages to get full guard.
George working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Fernandez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because George has passed into half guard!
George wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fernandez keeps working.
Fernandez is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Fernandez looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Fernandez actively working from the bottom here.
George looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fernandez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
George is trying to control the action in half guard but Fernandez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Fernandez actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Fernandez looking for subs from the bottom but George mounts him!
George lands a big elbow.
George in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fernandez tries to reverse the position but George maintains control.
George trying to control but Fernandez is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
George raining down hammerfists from mount.
George looking to control but Fernandez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris George dominated that round.
That's time! George's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Fernandez moves into the clinch.
George really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC#
George escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fernandez fails with a takedown attempt.
George keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fernandez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGeorge.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
George breaks the clinch.
George tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fernandez unleashes a big counter combination but George bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chris George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matty Fernandez.#T1#
Fernandez throws a combination that misses
and George counters with an outside leg kick.
Fernandez moves in looking to clinch but George pushes him off.
George half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
George closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fernandez's guard.
Fernandez is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Fernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. George doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. George manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fernandez keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Fernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
George working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Fernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Fernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
Fernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fernandez keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully.
George controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
George stands up over Fernandez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fernandez keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully.
George stands up over Fernandez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
George got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, George has managed to get both his arms back between Fernandez's legs - danger averted.
George postures up and lands a big shot to Fernandez's brow. #T3##SUB2#
Fernandez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. George is aware though and is defending well.
George advances to half guard.
Nice strikes from George there. #SUB#
George is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fernandez is just riding it out for now. George eventually gives up the hold. #SU#
George escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Fernandez forces George back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
George breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fernandez wants to clinch up but George keeps it at a distance.
George tries to counter by clinching up but Fernandez breaks away and moves out of range.
George tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck for Fernandez with that takedown attempt. #T4#
George avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
George closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fernandez did well to prevent George getting side control.#SUB2#
Fernandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Fernandez actively working from the bottom here.
Fernandez is staying active underneath George, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
George moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Fernandez.
George wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fernandez keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
George passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fernandez!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernandez is desperately trying to improve his position but George has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris George dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
George keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Fernandez has George up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
George has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fernandez is trying to keep an underhook but George manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fernandez pushes George off but George dives into side control.
Fernandez looking for a sweep but George has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Chris George overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fernandez is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fernandez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fernandez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
George moves to the back. #T1#
Fernandez tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
George is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fernandez is defending well though. George let's go of the attempt for now.
George is hanging on to Fernandez's back as he tries to escape.
Fernandez looking very determined here, making life difficult for George.
#SUB#
Fernandez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if George gets his way!
George controlling well, preventing Fernandez from escaping the position.
Fernandez keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
George is trying to stick to Fernandez's back but Fernandez is turning into George. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in George's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fernandez.
George is trying to keep Fernandez in close.
#SUB2#
Fernandez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but George manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fernandez has George in his guard.#REVR#
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Fernandez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because George has passed into half guard!
George trying to control from half guard but Fernandez is working away. #SUB2#
Fernandez looking for subs from the bottom but George mounts him!
George is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fernandez can do to turn this around?#T3#
George looking to control but Fernandez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
George is really struggling to control Fernandez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fernandez is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, George cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
George looking to control but Fernandez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
George looking to secure an arm triangle but Fernandez defends it well.
George landing shots from mount. #T4#
Fernandez can't escape the position.
George postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fernandez looks a forlorn figure.
George wants to control the pace but Fernandez is squirming around nicely.
Fernandez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Matty Fernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George landing shots from mount.
Fernandez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
George landing shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris George showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for George, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris George!
In his post fight interview, Chris George started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 37
Date: May 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Fernandez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A right-left combo lands from Fernandez. #CL#
Fernandez moves into the clinch successfully.
Donaldson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fernandez backwards. #BC2#
Donaldson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donaldson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice straight punches there by Donaldson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Donaldson.
Fernandez misses with a takedown
and Fernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fernandez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Donaldson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matty Fernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donaldson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fernandez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Donaldson defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Donaldson. No joy for Fernandez on that attempt.
Fernandez dives in and grabs Donaldson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Donaldson pushes down on Fernandez's head and hops out.
Fernandez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Fernandez moves in looking to clinch but Donaldson pushes him off.
Donaldson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fernandez darts in looking for a takedown but Donaldson gets double underhooks and turns Fernandez into the cage.
A shot to the liver by Donaldson. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Fernandez moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Donaldson breaks from the clinch.
Matty Fernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown but Donaldson shows good takedown defense.
Fernandez is breathing heavily.
Fernandez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Donaldson circles away.
Fernandez misses with a takedown attempt
and Donaldson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donaldson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fernandez fails with the takedown.
Fernandez drops his hands momentarily and Donaldson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Fernandez is looking to clinch but Donaldson is avoiding it.
Fernandez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernandez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Donaldson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fernandez scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
It looks like Matty Fernandez has been cut.
Fernandez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice jab there from Donaldson. #ROC2#
Fernandez is rocked!
Fernandez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut lands for Donaldson. That snapped Fernandez's head back.
Oh Fernandez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Donaldson lands a right hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Donaldson.
Donaldson punishes Fernandez's body with a nice straight punch.
Donaldson scores with a shot to the body.
Donaldson lands a nice looking body shot.
Fernandez seems to have got his legs back now.
Donaldson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fernandez rather than just go for the knockout.
Fernandez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fernandez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Donaldson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Fernandez drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Donaldson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Fernandez's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Donaldson!
During a confident post fight interview, Simon Donaldson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 34
Date: Apr 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Fernandez throws a counter combo.
Fernandez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like AJ Diaz has been cut.#CL#
Diaz clinches up against the cage.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Fernandez has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Matty Fernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz tries to clinch but Fernandez is having none of it.
Diaz tries to clinch but Fernandez moves out of range.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fernandez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fernandez looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Fernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Fernandez.
A combination from Fernandez does no damage.
Fernandez throws a one two combo.
Fernandez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Fernandez. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fernandez manages to circle out of the way.
Fernandez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T1#
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Fernandez.
Fernandez looks winded!
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Fernandez.
As Fernandez looks to move away, Diaz throws a big counter combo but Fernandez just gets out of the way.
Fernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fernandez looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Fernandez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernandez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fernandez is looking for the big counter here.
Diaz tries to clinch but Fernandez moves out of range.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Fernandez.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fernandez throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Fernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fernandez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Fernandez is avoiding it.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernandez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Fernandez keeps it at a distance.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernandez misses with a left hand #CL#
and Diaz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Fernandez won't allow it.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Fernandez holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fernandez to keep the fight standing.
Diaz jumps guard but Fernandez stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T3#
Diaz jumps guard but Fernandez stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diaz jumps guard but Fernandez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fernandez smiles and moves away.
Fernandez misses with a double jab.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Fernandez throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Fernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Fernandez does no damage.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernandez circles away.
Fernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz tries to clinch up.#T4#
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Fernandez swinging wildly here.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Diaz tries to clinch but Fernandez moves out of range.
Fernandez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fernandez misses with a double jab.
Fernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fernandez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Diaz eats them both and turns towards Fernandez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz tries to clinch but Fernandez is having none of it.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Fernandez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernandez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fernandez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matty Fernandez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AJ Diaz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fernandez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernandez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fernandez throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Diaz is looking to counter the offense by Fernandez and move into the clinch.
Fernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fernandez throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
AJ Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Fernandez swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Fernandez keeps it at a distance.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernandez circles away.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fernandez is breathing heavily.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Diaz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T1#
Fernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Fernandez misses with a few strikes there.
Fernandez swinging wildly here.
Fernandez misses with a two punch combination.
Fernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fernandez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fernandez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Fernandez is looking for the big counter here.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Fernandez keeps it at a distance.
Fernandez unleashes a big counter combination but Diaz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fernandez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Fernandez pushes him off.
Fernandez misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Fernandez.
#T2#
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fernandez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz tries to clinch but Fernandez is having none of it.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fernandez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Fernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
Fernandez misses with a double jab.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernandez circles away.
Diaz tries to clinch but Fernandez moves out of range.
Fernandez throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matty Fernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Diaz tries to clinch but Fernandez is having none of it.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Fernandez pushes him off.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Fernandez is avoiding it.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch but Fernandez moves out of range.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
A combination from Fernandez does no damage.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernandez circles away.
Fernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Diaz backs off Fernandez throws a huge counter combo but Diaz manages to avoid it all.
Diaz tries to clinch but Fernandez is having none of it.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fernandez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fernandez throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Fernandez swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Diaz rushes Fernandez and presses him up against the cage.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Fernandez won't allow it.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Fernandez won't allow it.
Diaz jumps guard but Fernandez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fernandez has had enough of the clinch but Diaz keeps him there for the moment.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Fernandez has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Fernandez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fernandez looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Fernandez keeps it at a distance.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Fernandez keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Fernandez misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Diaz backs off Fernandez throws a huge counter combo but Diaz manages to avoid it all.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Sloppy strikes from Fernandez. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Fernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Fernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matty Fernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on AJ Diaz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Fernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernandez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Fernandez misses.
Fernandez misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernandez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Fernandez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fernandez throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Fernandez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Fernandez.
Fernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Fernandez circles away.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Fernandez pushes him off.
Fernandez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Fernandez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Fernandez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Fernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fernandez swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Despite the aggression on Fernandez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernandez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Fernandez misses with a double jab.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Fernandez keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Fernandez.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fernandez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Fernandez does no damage.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Fernandez keeps it at a distance.
Fernandez throws a counter combo.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernandez circles away.
Fernandez throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Fernandez circles away from the clinch attempt.
AJ Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
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!
Fernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Fernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
Fernandez throws a counter combo.
Fernandez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Fernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fernandez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Diaz tries to clinch but Fernandez is having none of it.
Diaz tries to clinch up.#T3#
Fernandez keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Diaz clinches up with Fernandez and pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fernandez walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fernandez throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Fernandez circles away.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernandez circles away.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernandez circles away.
Fernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Fernandez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz tries to clinch but Fernandez is having none of it.
Fernandez misses with a wild combination.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Fernandez is avoiding it.
Fernandez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Fernandez pushes him off.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernandez circles away.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Fernandez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Fernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
Fernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Fernandez keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Fernandez. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fernandez misses with a two punch combination.
Matty Fernandez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fernandez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fernandez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Fernandez does no damage.
As Fernandez looks to move away, Diaz throws a big counter combo but Fernandez just gets out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matty Fernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fernandez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matty Fernandez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Fernandez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Fernandez does no damage.
Fernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martin circles away quickly and effectively.
Fernandez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martin.
Fernandez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fernandez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fernandez throws a looping overhand right but Martin ducks down to avoid it.
Martin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fernandez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fernandez lands an overhand right.
No joy there for Fernandez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martin throws a nice looking combination but Fernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fernandez is looking for a counter combo.
Martin fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Martin does no damage.
Martin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Fernandez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Martin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fernandez swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Martin throws a nice looking combination but Fernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fernandez throws a series of punches but Martin moves out of range.
Fernandez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Martin stalks Fernandez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fernandez's face. Fernandez staggers backwards, shaken.
Martin throws a hook to the side of Fernandez's head but Fernandez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fernandez misses with the combination.
Fernandez checks a leg kick.
Martin scores with a kick to the body.
Drew Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin swinging wildly here.
Fernandez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Martin misses with the combination.
Martin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Martin ducks right into an uppercut from Fernandez.
Fernandez avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Martin misses with a few strikes there.
Martin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Martin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fernandez.
Fernandez looks to land a combination but Martin avoids it well.
Fernandez tries to bum rush Martin with a series of wild strikes but Martin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fernandez.
Martin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Martin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martin blocks a jab.
Martin throws a counter combo.
Fernandez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martin throws out the jab.
A right-left combo lands from Martin.
Martin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fernandez.
Fernandez is breathing heavily.
Fernandez avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Martin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fernandez throws a series of strikes that have Martin backpedaling.
Martin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Martin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fernandez on the side of the head.
Martin throws a right hand that Fernandez ducks under and follows up with a left that Fernandez also avoids with ease.
Fernandez misses with a double jab.
Martin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fernandez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin throws a right hand that Fernandez ducks under and follows up with a left that Fernandez also avoids with ease.#T4#
Fernandez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Martin. Martin obviously looking to wear him down.
Martin thumps Fernandez with a low kick.
Fernandez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A punch combination from Fernandez misses.
Fernandez slips a jab and a cross from Martin.
Martin throws a right and a left that Fernandez avoids nicely.
Fernandez swinging wildly here.
Martin throws a combination. Fernandez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Martin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fernandez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Martin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fernandez doesn't seem phased though.
Martin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fernandez misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Martin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Fernandez throws a right and a left that Martin avoids nicely.
Despite the aggression on Martin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Martin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fernandez misses with a double jab.
Fernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fernandez misses with a combination
and Martin counters with a nice body shot.
Martin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Martin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Martin duly obliges.
Fernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martin misses with a head kick.
Martin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Fernandez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Martin throws a nice looking combination but Fernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!
Martin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fernandez circles away quickly and effectively.
Fernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
Fernandez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A clash of legs there as Fernandez blocks the low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fernandez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Fernandez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Martin backs up against the cage.
A jab from Martin finds it's way through Fernandez's defenses.
Martin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fernandez moves out of range of the body kick.
Matty Fernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernandez throws a right hand that Martin ducks under and follows up with a left that Martin also avoids with ease.
Martin scores with a three punch combo!
Martin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Martin lunges at Fernandez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fernandez's hand.
Martin is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fernandez throws a right and a left that Martin avoids nicely.
Martin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fernandez throws a jab but it's blocked by Martin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Martin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fernandez missing with a left hand there. Martin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martin misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Fernandez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Martin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Martin fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Martin.
Fernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fernandez might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fernandez throws a hook to the side of Martin's head but Martin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Martin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fernandez circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Martin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Martin both land. Nice combination.
Martin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fernandez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Fernandez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Martin duly obliges.
Martin swinging wildly here.
Martin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fernandez looks to land a combination. Martin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Martin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fernandez.
Fernandez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Martin jabs at Fernandez's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Martin.
Fernandez misses with the combination.
#T4#
Fernandez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fernandez takes a swing at Martin's ribcage but misses.
Martin stalks Fernandez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fernandez's face. Fernandez staggers backwards, shaken.
Martin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Fernandez. Those never looked like landing.
Fernandez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fernandez loads up on a big right hand but Martin slips the punch.
Fernandez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martin.
Martin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fernandez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fernandez throws a one two combo.
Martin throws a nice looking combination but Fernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fernandez throws the left hand but Martin avoids the punch easily.
Martin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fernandez on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fernandez throws the left hand but Martin avoids the punch easily.
Martin fails to land with a series of punches.
Martin connects with a right hand. Fernandez shakes it off.
Fernandez throws a body shot but no joy.
Fernandez scores with a three punch combo!
Fernandez misses with the combination.
Drew Martin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fernandez misses with a series of wild punches.
Martin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernandez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Fernandez.
Fernandez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fernandez throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martin unleashes a big counter combination but Fernandez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Martin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fernandez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Fernandez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Martin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Martin.
Danga de danga de dang - Martin scores with a four punch combination!
Martin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fernandez.
Martin misses with the combination.
Martin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fernandez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernandez misses with a few strikes there.
Martin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fernandez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fernandez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fernandez connects with the punch.
Martin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Martin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fernandez circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Fernandez scores with a one two! Martin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Martin stalks Fernandez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fernandez's face. Fernandez staggers backwards, shaken.
Martin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fernandez.
Martin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Martin digs a good body shot into Fernandez's ribs.
Martin swinging wildly here.
Fernandez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Martin back to the cage. Fernandez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Martin misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
A punch combination from Fernandez misses.
Martin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Martin.
Martin throws a body punch but Fernandez moves out of range.
Fernandez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fernandez tries to bum rush Martin with a series of wild strikes but Martin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fernandez lands a nice shot to the body.
Martin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fernandez.
Martin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Fernandez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Martin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fernandez cracks Martin with a good jab.#T4#
Fernandez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Martin counters with a three punch combo that has Fernandez backing up. Fernandez nods at Martin to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernandez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Martin misses.
Fernandez throws a big shot that misses.
Martin throws a right and a left that Fernandez avoids nicely.
Fernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fernandez tries to bum rush Martin with a series of wild strikes but Martin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martin digs a good body shot into Fernandez's ribs.
Matty Fernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernandez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fernandez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Martin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Martin looks to land a combination but Fernandez avoids it well.
Drew Martin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Drew Martin.
Well Martin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Martin!
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