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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Murdock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teixeira throws out the jab.
Teixeira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murdock misses with a head kick.
Murdock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Murdock.
Murdock cracks the inside of Teixeira's front leg.
Murdock misses the shot to the body.
Murdock throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Teixeira's head.#CUT#
It looks like Paul Teixeira has been cut.
Murdock tries to land a front kick but Teixeira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Teixeira looks to throw the jab but Murdock is out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Murdock - that will leave a mark!
Murdock ducks under a wild hook from Teixeira.
It appears Murdock was looking to counter with a kick there.
Teixeira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murdock moves away.
Michael Murdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Teixeira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murdock counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Murdock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teixeira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teixeira feints the counter takedown.
A solid body kick from Murdock.
Murdock throws a head kick but Teixeira moves out of range.
Teixeira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Teixeira avoids the body shot from Murdock.
Teixeira blocks a head kick by Murdock.
#TD2#
Teixeira manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Murdock on his heels. He'll look to pass Murdock's guard now, I'm sure.
Murdock wants to get back to his feet but Teixeira passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Murdock trying to hold on to Teixeira's head to control him but Teixeira postures up.
Murdock won't allow Teixeira to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Murdock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Teixeira is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Murdock pushes Teixeira off, looking to escape but Teixeira dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Murdock is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Teixeira!
Paul Teixeira thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Gerrard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Teixeira defends well and Gerrard ends up having to push Teixeira into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Teixeira throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Gerrard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gerrard wants a takedown.
#TD#
Teixeira is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gerrard is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Teixeira to the mat. Teixeira regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gerrard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Teixeira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gerrard is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Teixeira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gerrard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gerrard tries to free his leg and advance position but Teixeira is retaining full guard.
Teixeira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gerrard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerrard throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Teixeira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gerrard defends it easily.
Gerrard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Gerrard drops back looking for a leg! Teixeira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Teixeira manages to kick Gerrard off! Gerrard jumps back into Teixeira's guard. #T1#
Gerrard wants to control from the top but Teixeira keeps moving.
Gerrard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gerrard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Teixeira controls Gerrard momentarily but Gerrard frees himself. #SU#
Gerrard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gerrard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Teixeira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gerrard somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mick Gerrard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#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.
Gerrard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira misses with an uppercut. Gerrard saw that one coming.
A big left from Teixeira misses. #CL#
Gerrard drives through and clinches with Teixeira against the cage.
Teixeira misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gerrard.
Gerrard lands with a left to the head.
Teixeira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gerrard.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gerrard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gerrard tries to work over Teixeira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gerrard lands with a light punch inside.
Teixeira looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Teixeira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gerrard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gerrard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Teixeira looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gerrard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Gerrard gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Teixeira keeping moving, preventing Gerrard from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Teixeira looking for a guillotine here but Gerrard defends easily.
Gerrard looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Teixeira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU#
Gerrard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Teixeira, up you get! #T4#
Gerrard scores with a head kick. Teixeira tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gerrard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Teixeira paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Gerrard has closed the distance and engaged Teixeira in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teixeira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gerrard scores with a shoulder strike.
Gerrard has Teixeira pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Teixeira manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Teixeira misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Gerrard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Teixeira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Teixeira is trying to force a seperation but Gerrard has the dominant position.#BC#
Gerrard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Teixeira - just one landing. #CL#
Gerrard clinches up with Teixeira and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Gerrard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gerrard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teixeira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Gerrard dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Teixeira. No joy for Gerrard on that attempt.
Teixeira swats away the attempt to clinch by Gerrard.
Teixeira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Teixeira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gerrard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Gerrard shoots in and gets a takedown into Teixeira's guard.
Gerrard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gerrard looking to sit in guard and control but Teixeira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Gerrard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Teixeira defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teixeira postures up.
Teixeira stopping the sweep attempt from Gerrard.
Gerrard 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.#T1##SUB#
Gerrard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Teixeira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gerrard is trying to keep Teixeira in close.
Teixeira stopping the sweep attempt from Gerrard.
Mick Gerrard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Gerrard has an active guard here but Teixeira has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Gerrard looking for subs from the bottom but Teixeira mounts him!#SUB2#
Teixeira looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gerrard is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Gerrard wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Gerrard tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Teixeira is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gerrard defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gerrard rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gerrard tries to kick Teixeira off but Teixeira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Gerrard actively working from the bottom here.
Teixeira wants to pass to mount but Gerrard is defending the position. #T3#
Gerrard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Gerrard actively working from the bottom here.
Teixeira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gerrard keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Teixeira in particular looking to stall.
Teixeira trying to control from half guard but Gerrard is working away. #ES#
Gerrard makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T4#
Gerrard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Teixeira takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Gerrard pushes Teixeira up against the cage in a clinch.
Gerrard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gerrard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Teixeira backwards.
Gerrard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gerrard stalling.
Teixeira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gerrard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Teixeira blocks it with crossed arms.
Gerrard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Teixeira or not. #BC#
Gerrard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerrard throws a head kick that half lands.
Teixeira takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gerrard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Teixeira swivels and escapes.
Mick Gerrard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerrard throws a nice looking combination but Teixeira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Teixeira feints the counter takedown.
Teixeira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gerrard to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Gerrard dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Gerrard clinches.
Teixeira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gerrard displaying some good clinch control by pressing Teixeira up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Gerrard. #TD#
Gerrard lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gerrard lands with a punch from half guard. #SU#
Gerrard decides to stand up.
Teixeira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gerrard avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerrard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Teixeira. Teixeira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Teixeira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Teixeira walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Teixeira misses with a straight left.
Gerrard lands with a cross.
Teixeira blocks a head kick by Gerrard.
Teixeira scores with a nice strike.
Gerrard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teixeira was well out of range. Poor timing from Gerrard.
And Teixeira tries to counter it with a takedown but Gerrard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Teixeira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gerrard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gerrard throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Gerrard pushes Teixeira up against the cage in a clinch.
Gerrard scores with a shot to the side of Teixeira's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gerrard.
Gerrard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gerrard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Gerrard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Gerrard.
Gerrard misses with a body punch.
Teixeira misses with a punch to the body.
Gerrard lands with a right to the head.
Teixeira throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gerrard has Teixeira pressed against the cage, preventing Teixeira from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gerrard misses with a punch on the inside.
Gerrard lands a hook that snaps the head of Teixeira backwards.
Gerrard blocks an uppercut.
Gerrard dodges an elbow strike from Teixeira.
#BC#
Gerrard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Gerrard clinches.
Teixeira swings wildly with an uppercut but Gerrard uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Gerrard breaks from the clinch.
Paul Teixeira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##TD#
Gerrard drives through with a takedown into Teixeira's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Teixeira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gerrard is one step ahead there.
Gerrard tries to free his leg and advance position but Teixeira is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Gerrard drops back looking for a leg! Teixeira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Teixeira manages to kick Gerrard off! Gerrard jumps back into Teixeira's guard.
Gerrard throws a big right hand that misses.
Gerrard wants to control from the top but Teixeira keeps moving.
Gerrard is looking to advance position but Teixeira has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Teixeira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gerrard is looking to escape. #T4#
Gerrard is desperately trying to improve his position but Teixeira has a good base and remains in mount.
Mick Gerrard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Teixeira thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gerrard can't escape the position.
Gerrard regains half guard.
Teixeira scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gerrard is trying to control but Teixeira manages to pass to mount!
Gerrard wants to hold on but Teixeira pushes him away.
Gerrard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teixeira can do to turn this around?
Gerrard is trying desperately to improve position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Teixeira looking for a guillotine from mount but Gerrard is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Gerrard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gerrard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Gerrard!
A relieved looking Mick Gerrard 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, 2016 |
#R1#
Knight misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Teixeira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Teixeira. #SUB2#
Teixeira drops back looking for a leg! Knight is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knight manages to kick Teixeira off! Teixeira jumps back into Knight's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teixeira content to stall in guard here.
Teixeira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teixeira slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Teixeira 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.#T1#
Knight is trying to stand up here but Teixeira is controlling him well.
Teixeira slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Teixeira is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Knight is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Teixeira!
Paul Teixeira seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Knight wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knight swinging wildly here.
Teixeira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knight tries to clinch but Teixeira moves out of range.
Knight fails to land with a series of punches.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teixeira tries to counter with a takedown but Knight is quick to defend against it.
A combination from Knight does no damage.
Knight wants to clinch.
Teixeira tries to counter with a takedown but Knight is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teixeira misses with a body shot.
Teixeira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Teixeira tries to counter with a takedown but Knight is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Knight stalks Teixeira and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Teixeira's face. Teixeira staggers backwards, shaken.
Knight throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knight looks to land a combination but Teixeira avoids it well.
Teixeira jabs Knight right on the nose. Knight blinks but takes it well.
Teixeira throws a jab but it's blocked by Knight.
Teixeira looks to throw the jab but Knight is out of range.
A punch combination from Knight misses.
Teixeira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Knight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knight unleashes a big counter combination but Teixeira bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Knight misses with a two punch combination.
Teixeira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knight moves away.
As Teixeira backs off Knight throws a huge counter combo but Teixeira manages to avoid it all.
Knight's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Knight duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teixeira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Knight lands with a nice combination. Teixeira backs away looking to recover.
Knight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Teixeira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Knight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knight throws a right and a left that Teixeira avoids nicely.
Knight throws a series of punches but Teixeira moves out of range.
Teixeira works the jab nicely.
Knight lands with a good body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Knight. Those never looked like landing.
Teixeira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Teixeira misses the target.
Teixeira fails to land the takedown.
A nice side step and Knight releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Knight scores with a jab.
Knight's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Knight duly obliges.
Knight throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Teixeira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Teixeira is trying for a kimura here. Knight looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Teixeira wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Teixeira!
A very excited looking Paul Teixeira made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Marshall Matthews will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marshall Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Teixeira circles away.
Marshall Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Teixeira circles away.
Teixeira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marshall Matthews's waist but Marshall Matthews gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Teixeira off to one side. #TD#
Marshall Matthews closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marshall Matthews lands in his opponent's guard.
Teixeira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marshall Matthews has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marshall Matthews avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marshall Matthews wants to control from the top but Teixeira keeps moving. #T1#
Teixeira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marshall Matthews's guard. #REVB#
Teixeira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Teixeira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marshall Matthews is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Marshall Matthews had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Teixeira defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall Matthews is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marshall Matthews keeping full guard, as Teixeira tries to pass.
Teixeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Marshall Matthews is trying to control the position but Teixeira postures up.
Teixeira tries to free his leg and advance position but Marshall Matthews is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall Matthews will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Teixeira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Teixeira goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Marshall Matthews has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Teixeira but great work by Marshall Matthews.#SUB#
Marshall Matthews tries for a kimura but Teixeira is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Teixeira tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Marshall Matthews easily slips into full mount! #T3#
Marshall Matthews controlling from mount.
Teixeira is squirming around, avoiding Marshall Matthews's attempts to control the action.
Poor strikes thrown by Marshall Matthews there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Marshall Matthews throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Teixeira because Marshall Matthews loaded up on that one.
Marshall Matthews looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marshall Matthews fails to take his opponent's back. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Teixeira blocking the ground and pound.
Teixeira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marshall Matthews trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Teixeira is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teixeira tries to improve his position but instead Marshall Matthews has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morton Marshall Matthews dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Marshall Matthews shoots in but Teixeira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morton Marshall Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marshall Matthews blocks a jab.
Teixeira misses with a straight left.
Marshall Matthews uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teixeira.
Marshall Matthews changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Teixeira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marshall Matthews. Marshall Matthews circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Teixeira circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marshall Matthews.
Teixeira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall Matthews changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Teixeira tries to avoid it but Marshall Matthews manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Teixeira to the ground. Teixeira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morton Marshall Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teixeira displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Teixeira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Teixeira misses the jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Teixeira crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marshall Matthews - the referee stops the clock and Teixeira gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marshall Matthews. Teixeira manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Marshall Matthews throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marshall Matthews has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Teixeira.#TD#
Marshall Matthews is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Teixeira's half guard.
Teixeira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Teixeira.
Marshall Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Teixeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Teixeira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marshall Matthews defends well.
Marshall Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Teixeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marshall Matthews is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Teixeira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Teixeira is looking for a triangle here but Marshall Matthews uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall Matthews wants to take a breather but Teixeira manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Marshall Matthews. #T3##SUB2#
Teixeira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU#
Marshall Matthews decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Marshall Matthews shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marshall Matthews showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Marshall Matthews is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marshall Matthews trying to control the action but Teixeira is working from the bottom. #T4#
Teixeira is positioning himself well to prevent Marshall Matthews advancing to mount.
Teixeira is looking to improve his position.
Marshall Matthews wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teixeira wants to get back to full guard but Marshall Matthews has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Teixeira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Marshall Matthews moves into the clinch.
Teixeira throws a head punch that misses.
Marshall Matthews lands an elbow inside.
Teixeira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Teixeira breaks from the clinch.
Marshall Matthews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marshall Matthews pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Teixeira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Teixeira misses with a wild body shot.
Marshall Matthews throws a sloppy head kick and Teixeira moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall Matthews shoots in but Teixeira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marshall Matthews misses with a low kick.
Marshall Matthews misses with a takedown attempt - Teixeira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Teixeira. No joy for Marshall Matthews on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morton Marshall Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Teixeira is having none of it.
Teixeira feints the counter takedown.
Marshall Matthews fails with the takedown.
Marshall Matthews avoids the body shot from Teixeira.
Nice shot by Teixeira.
Teixeira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teixeira lands with a good body shot.
Paul Teixeira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marshall Matthews fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marshall Matthews tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Teixeira swivels and escapes.
Teixeira throws a lazy right hand but Marshall Matthews sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marshall Matthews swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Marshall Matthews with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Teixeira to score with a decent uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Marshall Matthews. Those never looked like landing.
Teixeira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Teixeira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Teixeira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marshall Matthews.
Teixeira lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teixeira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marshall Matthews seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marshall Matthews is defended easily by Teixeira.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Marshall Matthews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Teixeira lands a jab.
Teixeira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marshall Matthews.
Teixeira just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Marshall Matthews has managed to clinch.
Teixeira blocks a body shot from Marshall Matthews. #BC#
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Teixeira misses with an uppercut
and Marshall Matthews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marshall Matthews shoots in looking for a takedown. Teixeira tries to sprawl out of it but Marshall Matthews keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Teixeira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Teixeira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marshall Matthews lands a two punch combo.
Marshall Matthews defending well as Teixeira loads up on a big left hand.
Marshall Matthews shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Teixeira eats them both and turns towards Marshall Matthews to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teixeira swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Marshall Matthews counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Teixeira looking for a guillotine here but Marshall Matthews defends easily.
Marshall Matthews advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Morton Marshall Matthews.
I think Marshall Matthews 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Morton Marshall Matthews!
Morton Marshall Matthews seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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