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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Kota throws a sloppy head kick and Mato moves out of range easily.
Mato is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Kota forces Mato back against the cage and clinches.
Kota with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mato stalling.
#TD2#
Mato has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kota regains guard immediately.
Mato controlling from the top position.
Mato postures up in Kota's guard and throws a big left but Kota blocks it.
Kota is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Mato gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ibushi Kota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kota gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kota looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Mato has clasped his hands together around Kota's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Kota's face as Mato controls the position.
Let's hope that Mato has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1##SUB2#
Mato goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kota rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mato's guard! Nice work there by Kota! #SUB2#
Mato working for a triangle but Kota defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Mato looking for a guillotine here but Kota defends easily.
Kota preventing the sweep. #T2#
Mato keeping moving, preventing Kota from controlling successfully.
Kota has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mato is proving hard to escape from.
Kota throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mato works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kota won't allow Mato to sweep him here.
Kota trying to control the position from guard on top but Mato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kota definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mato looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mato's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Kota trying to control the position from guard on top but Mato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kota throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Kota drives through and clinches with Mato against the cage.
#TD#
Kota manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mato showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kota tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mato is stalling in the full guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Mato.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kota looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mato is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ibushi Kota dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Mato closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kota's guard.
Mato is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kota utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mato sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mato throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mato's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Kota takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Mato gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mato's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Mato in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kota avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mato drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mato jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kota being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Kota has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Mato is working for takedown but Kota is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mato drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kota pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Mato closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kota stops Mato from passing to mount.
Mato controlling the position. #T4#
Mato working away.#SUB2#
Mato tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mato has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mato tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mato tries to move to full mount but Kota actually manages to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mato is looking to advance position but Kota won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryuji Mato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Kota closes the distance and clinches.
Kota prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mato tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kota just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mato goes for a takedown attempt but Kota pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ibushi Kota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryuji Mato.
Mato avoids the head kick by Kota.
Kota throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Kota gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Mato manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Kota moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mato wants to take the fight to the mat but Kota manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mato can't find room to land a body shot as Kota controls the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Mato wants the takedown. Kota is fighting it off but Mato persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kota's guard against the cage.
Kota wants to stand and escape but Mato is having none of it. #T1##SU2#
Mato gets to his feet. Kota looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Kota has closed the distance and engaged Mato in a clinch.
Mato just leaning against Kota, taking a breather.
Kota missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
Mato decides to pull guard.
Mato looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kota is one step ahead there.
Kota trying to control but Mato is working from the bottom.
Kota has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mato is proving hard to escape from.
Mato wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Kota would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mato wants to sweep but no luck.
Kota passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mato is looking for a sweep.
Ryuji Mato has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mato is trying to work for a sweep but Kota has mounted him!
Mato wants to hold on but Kota pushes him away.
Mato is squirming around, avoiding Kota's attempts to control the action.
Kota controlling the position easily from mount. #SU#
Kota get's back to his feet.#T3##CL#
Kota closes the distance and pushes Mato back into the cage.
Kota prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Mato tightens his grip and picks Kota up, before dumping him to the ground. Kota manages to land in guard.
Kota manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kota tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Kota misses
and Mato counters with a series of strikes. Kota will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Mato gets tackled into the cage by Kota. Kota maintains the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kota with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mato drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kota pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Kota wants to get back to striking at distance but Mato won't allow it.
Mato is working for takedown but Kota is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Kota breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Kota clinches up with Mato and pushes him back against the cage.
Kota stops a takedown attempt from Mato.
Mato can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Kota has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mato uses from the top position.
Mato must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kota tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mato prevents Kota from getting back to his feet.
Mato postures up in Kota's guard and throws a big left but Kota blocks it.
Mato controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibushi Kota showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kota has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibushi Kota!
Ibushi Kota decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Kota closes the distance and clinches.
Mato is trying to drag Kota to the mat but Kota just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mato blocks the elbow strike.
#TD2#
Mato manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mato wants to sweep here but Kota controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Mato is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kota defends well.
Mato wants to sweep here but Kota controlling him for the moment.
Kota looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mato holds on and takes a little breather.
Kota is looking to stand up but Mato won't let him. #T1#
Mato looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kota is one step ahead there.
Kota trying to control but Mato is working from the bottom.
Mato seems keen to control Kota's posture.
Kota trying to control but Mato is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kota won't allow Mato to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Kota clinches.
Mato is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kota gets underhooks to prevent Mato's takedown attempt.
Mato goes for a takedown attempt but Kota pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ibushi Kota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryuji Mato.#CL#
Kota clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Kota with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #TD2#
Mato lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mato is thwarting Kota's attempts to control the position.
Mato is pressing down on Kota's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kota is holding on for now.
Mato looks winded!
Mato working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kota's thigh. Kota counters though and makes it back to full guard. #ES#
Kota has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mato is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3#
Kota misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mato looking for a takedown.
Mato is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kota is keeping busy.
Kota is trying to break the clinch but Mato is controlling him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kota scores with a knee to the head.
Kota looking to stall.
#BC#
Kota breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kota clinches.
Kota is looking to control Mato's arms but Mato gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kota has his back to the cage.
Mato tries to throw a body punch but Kota avoids it by throwing Mato back against the cage.
Kota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mato has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kota is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kota throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Mato tries to score a body lock takedown but Kota shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kota trying to stall but Mato improves his position.
Mato has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kota seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mato can turn it around.
Kota scores with a knee to the head.
#TD#
Kota ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kota no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kota is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mato is controlling him.
Mato won't allow Kota to sweep him here.
Mato controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ibushi Kota dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Kota moves into the clinch successfully.
Kota scores with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kota taking a breather.
Kota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mato goes for a takedown attempt but Kota pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mato avoids the body shot from Kota.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kota clinches with his opponent.
Mato is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Kota jumps guard and drags Mato to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kota keeping moving, preventing Mato from controlling successfully.
Mato controlling from the top position. #T1##SUB#
Kota is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mato is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mato throws an elbow that misses. Kota uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mato's guard. Nice move by Kota!#REVR#
We've been hearing that Kota has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Kota trying to control but Mato is working from the bottom.
Kota has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mato is proving hard to escape from.
Mato wants to sweep here but Kota controlling him for the moment.
Ibushi Kota overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kota is pushing down on Mato's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mato is fighting to maintain full guard but Kota has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mato moves into full guard.
Mato is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Kota would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mato is looking to sweep but instead, Kota has passed into half guard.
Mato preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kota is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mato can do to turn this around?
Mato is refusing to be controlled, as Kota sits in half guard.
Mato wants to improve his position but Kota is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mato looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mato wants to improve his position but Kota is controlling well.
Kota wants to stand up but Mato is controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mato wants to improve his position but Kota is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mato is refusing to be controlled, as Kota sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Kota moves into range and clinches up with Mato.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ibushi Kota dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Kota moves into the clinch.
Mato is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Mato gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kota has one foot on Mato's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL#
Kota has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kota wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kota misses with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kota.
Mato has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kota after a bit of a struggle.
Kota scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kota tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kota is trying to break free.
Mato is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kota gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kota lands an elbow that stopped Mato in his tracks for a moment.
Kota is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mato is keeping busy.#T1#
Kota wants to stall.
#TD#
Kota jumps guard and drags Mato to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Mato stands and steps away. Kota gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Kota instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Mato to work.
#TD2#
Mato successfully pulls guard.
Mato tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES2#
Mato has his feet on Kota's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Mato manages to break the clinch.
#T2##CL#
Kota moves into range and clinches up with Mato.
Kota lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Mato has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kota is trying to keep an underhook but Mato manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Mato seems to be working for a kimura but Kota defends the submission attempt.
Kota is looking to control Mato's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kota avoid being mounted?
Mato wants to pass the guard but Kota is defending well.
Mato trying to control the action but Kota is working from the bottom.
Mato throws a strike but Kota avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3#
Mato is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #ES#
Kota has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mato off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL#
Kota forces Mato back against the cage and clinches.
Kota trying to land knees to the body.
Ibushi Kota has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Mato has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kota regains guard immediately.
Mato must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mato trying to control the position from guard on top but Kota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kota looking to control.
#T4#
Mato content to stall in guard here. #ES#
Kota has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mato is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ibushi Kota is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kota misses with some punches.
Kota tries to land a knee to the head but Mato blocks with his arms.
Mato drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryuji Mato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ibushi Kota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryuji Mato.
Mato drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kota gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibushi Kota showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kota has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibushi Kota!
A relieved looking Ibushi Kota thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Young looks to throw the jab but Mato is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Mato.
Mato is looking for the big counter here.
Mato goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Young throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mato with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Young counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Young bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Mato! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#Mato is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mato pulls Young in close to prevent any damage.
Mato is still in real trouble! Can Young finish him?
Young has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Mato seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Mato looking for a guillotine here but Young defends easily.
Mato lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mato controls from within his opponent's guard.
Young is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mato is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
It looks like Mato might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Young controls Mato momentarily but Mato frees himself.
Mato is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mato chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Mato controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Young throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Young misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Mato counters by moving into the clinch.
Mato has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Young avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mato dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mato can't get the takedown.
Stan Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryuji Mato.#TD#
Young has hold of one of Mato's legs. Mato is fighting the takedown attempt but Young gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mato manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T4#
Young prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Mato jumps guard.
Mato looks winded!
Mato thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mato seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Young wants to control from the top but Mato keeps moving.
Mato seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mato is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Mato stopping the sweep attempt from Young.
Mato looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Stan Young will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Mato closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Young's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mato sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mato is continuing to stall.
Ryuji Mato has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Young trying to control the position.
Mato showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Young working for a triangle but Mato defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mato's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A head kick from Mato lands but Young takes it in his stride.
Young showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mato.
#CL2#
Mato darts in and clinches Young up against the cage.#T3##TD#
Young wants the takedown. Mato is fighting it off but Young persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mato's guard against the cage.
Mato has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Young has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Young jumps guard and drags Mato to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mato is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4##SUB#
Young is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mato is aware though and is defending well.
Mato controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mato shoots in but Young avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Mato has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryuji Mato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Mato pushes Young up against the cage in a clinch.
Mato is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Young pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mato taking a breather.
Mato is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Young pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Young jumps guard and drags Mato to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mato's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Mato stands and steps away. Young gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Mato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Mato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mato tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mato staying out of range there.
Mato is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Mato instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Mato gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mato in particular looking to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mato works his way into full mount! #T2#
Mato takes Young's back.
Young is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mato.
#SUB2#
Young showing good submission defense here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Mato is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Young is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryuji Mato! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Oskarsson throws a combination that misses
and Mato counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oskarsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mato counters with a series of strikes. Oskarsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mato blocks a head kick by Oskarsson.
Mato feints the counter takedown.
Mato moves out of range of the body kick from Oskarsson.
Despite the aggression on Mato's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oskarsson throws a wild body kick that Mato sees coming a mile off.
Oskarsson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mato counters with a three punch combo that has Oskarsson backing up. Oskarsson nods at Mato to acknowledge the strikes.
Oskarsson misses with a low kick.
Mato goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oskarsson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mato counters with a series of strikes. Oskarsson will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#Oskarsson is rocked!#T1#
Mato circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Oskarsson drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Mato follows Oskarsson to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryuji Mato! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Salazar has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Salazar.
Salazar misses with some punches.
Mato takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mato wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Salazar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mato goes for a takedown attempt but Salazar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diego Salazar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Salazar closes the distance and clinches.
Salazar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Salazar lands an elbow inside that Mato shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Ryuji Mato has been cut.
Mato has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Salazar after a bit of a struggle. #KD2#
Salazar lands a vicious elbow to the side of Mato's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Salazar tries to finish him with strikes but Mato still seems able to defend himself so Salazar steps back and lets Mato get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#ROC2#Mato is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Salazar rushes Mato and presses him up against the cage.
Oh Mato is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Salazar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mato drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryuji Mato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mato is breathing heavily.
Mato taking a breather.
Mato takes an elbow to the forehead. #KD2#
Salazar lands a vicious elbow to the side of Mato's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Salazar tries to finish him with strikes but Mato still seems able to defend himself so Salazar steps back and lets Mato get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#T1##CL2#
Salazar moves into the clinch.
Salazar drops Mato with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Mato is out cold! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diego Salazar!
Diego Salazar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Mato fails with a takedown attempt.
Sticks tries to counter with a clinch but Mato shakes him off and moves away.
Sticks looks to throw the jab but Mato is out of range.
Sticks lands a leg kick that knocks Mato off balance momentarily.
Sticks just misses with a punch to the body.
Mato shoots in for a double leg but Sticks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mato lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
Mato clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mato is trying to break free.
Sticks gets underhooks to prevent Mato's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryuji Mato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mato managing to block the knees to the body from Sticks.
Sticks is trying to pull guard but Mato has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Sticks jumps guard.
#T1#
Mato trying to control the position from guard on top but Sticks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sticks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mato missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mato is pushing down on Sticks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sticks is fighting to maintain full guard but Mato has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mato is pressing down on Sticks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sticks is holding on for now.
Sticks works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sticks is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Mato striking off his back but it's not causing Sticks any problems.
Sticks trying to control but Mato is working from the bottom.
Sticks forces his way into half guard.
Mato tries to get to full guard but Sticks has control of the leg. #SUB#
Mato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sticks pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Mato is looking to improve his position.
Mato is in trouble now - Sticks has advanced to mount!
Mato is breathing heavily.
Mato is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Sticks is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mato is surviving well by controlling Sticks's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Sticks looking to isolate an arm here. Mato doesn't see it coming and as Sticks extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Sticks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fiddle Sticks!
During a confident post fight interview, Fiddle Sticks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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