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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Everett shoots in looking for a takedown. Mathews tries to sprawl out of it but Everett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mathews manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Everett tries to bum rush Mathews with a series of wild strikes but Mathews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mathews went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Everett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mathews tries to avoid it but Everett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mathews to the ground. Mathews escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Mathews drives through and clinches with Everett against the cage.
Everett is trying to pull guard but Mathews turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ferdinand Mathews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Everett.
Everett tries to pull guard but Mathews holds him up against the cage and eventually Everett drops back down to his feet.
Everett tries to circle away but Mathews has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mathews to keep the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Mathews's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mathews letting Everett take a breather here.#TD2#
Everett pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Mathews is looking to work some ground and pound but Everett has wrist control.
Mathews really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mathews with a flurry of punches that miss.
Everett is trying to keep Mathews in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mathews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Mathews got a little sloppy there for a moment and Everett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mathews has managed to get both his arms back between Everett's legs - danger averted.
Mathews works over Everett with some ground and pound from guard.
Mathews makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mathews with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Everett has momentary wrist control but Mathews slips an elbow through the middle.
Everett trying to control the position.
Mathews is looking to work some ground and pound but Everett has wrist control.#T2#
Everett trying to control the position.
Mathews stopping the sweep attempt from Everett.
Mathews will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mathews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mathews lands a couple of elbows.
Everett trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Everett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#ES2#
Everett pushes Mathews off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Everett rushes Mathews and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Everett is trying to stall.
#BC#
Mathews manages to break the clinch.
Everett throws a head kick that misses.
Everett closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mathews circles away.
Everett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Everett looks winded!
Everett closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mathews circles away.#TD2#
Everett shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Everett showed some decent athleticism there.
Everett is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T4#
Mathews moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Mathews is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Everett defends well.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet but Everett is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mathews tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Everett wants to pass the guard but Mathews is keeping the position.
Mathews wants to sweep but no luck.
Mathews is looking to stand up but Everett isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mathews wants to sweep but no luck.
Everett stops Mathews from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ferdinand Mathews will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Everett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mathews has had enough of the clinch but Everett keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Mathews manages to break the clinch.
Mathews throws a sloppy head kick and Everett moves out of range easily.
Everett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mathews has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Everett looks to land a combination but Mathews avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Mathews as Everett shoots in.
It looked like Mathews wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Everett throws a sloppy head kick and Mathews moves out of range easily.
Everett shoots for a takedown but Mathews saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett tries a head kick but it misses.
Everett is breathing heavily.
Mathews looks to land a combination but Everett avoids it well.
Everett darts in looking for a takedown but Mathews gets double underhooks and turns Everett into the cage.
Mathews went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ferdinand Mathews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Everett.#T1#
Everett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mathews sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Mathews clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Everett or perhaps it was just good defense by Mathews, which made it look bad.
Mathews seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mathews throws a head kick that misses.
Ferdinand Mathews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Everett fails with a takedown attempt.
Everett has a takedown stuffed.#T2##CL2#
Everett takes the fight into the clinch.
Mathews is trying to pull guard but Everett has him pressed against the cage.
Everett tries to pull guard but Mathews won't allow it.
#BC#
Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Everett shoots for a double leg takedown but Mathews sprawls well. He's pushed Everett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Everett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mathews sprawls well. Mathews wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Everett gets slowly back to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Everett checks a leg kick. #T3#
Mathews throws a sloppy head kick and Everett moves out of range easily.
Mathews throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Everett checks a low kick from Mathews.
Everett steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mathews.
Everett dodges the punch combination from Mathews.
Everett tries to counter with a clinch but Mathews shakes him off and moves away.
Mathews scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Everett doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Mathews has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mathews prevents Everett from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Mathews wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Everett has him pressed against the cage.
Mathews prevents the takedown attempt.
Everett has Mathews pressed against the cage, preventing Mathews from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Everett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mathews smiles and moves away.
Everett shoots in looking for a takedown. Mathews tries to sprawl out of it but Everett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mathews manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Mathews, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mathews feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Everett's calf.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Everett connects with a body shot that sends Mathews's belly button to the back.
A bone on bone clash there as Everett blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Mathews dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Everett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mathews throws a front kick aimed at Everett's knee but Everett avoids it well.
Everett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mathews as he avoids it easily.
Mathews changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mathews misses with a low kick as Everett jumps back.
Mathews throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mathews displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Everett.
Mathews throws a big counter combination but Everett scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ferdinand Mathews is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews throws out a leg kick but Everett moves out of range and Mathews only half commits.
Everett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mathews sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferdinand Mathews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Everett.#CL2#
Everett has closed the distance and engaged Mathews in a clinch.
Mathews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Everett can do to turn this around?
Everett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Everett is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mathews is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Everett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Everett throws a series of punches but Mathews moves out of range.
Mathews misses with a low kick.
Mathews tries to bum rush Everett with a series of wild strikes but Everett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mathews loads up on a big right hand but Everett slips the punch.
Everett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mathews counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mathews looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mathews throws a series of punches but Everett moves out of range. #T2#
Everett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mathews manages to avoid it.
Mathews stuffs the takedown attempt from Everett. Everett gets slowly back to his feet.
Mathews went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Peter Everett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Mathews tries to keep at a distance but Everett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mathews being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mathews misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Mathews will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Everett wants to counter with a clinch but Mathews pushes him away.#CL2#
Everett closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Everett has closed the distance and engaged Mathews in a clinch.
Everett avoiding damage.
#TD#
Mathews jumps into guard, dragging Everett to the mat.
Mathews looking to hit a scissor sweep but Everett is one step ahead there.
Mathews throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T4##SUB#
Mathews looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Everett throwing strikes but missing.
Mathews is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet but Everett is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Everett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peter Everett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferdinand Mathews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Everett lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ferdinand Mathews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mathews, 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferdinand Mathews!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Mathews tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Higa is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
Higa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Higa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice elbow from Higa. #CUT2#
It looks like Ferdinand Mathews has been cut.#TD#
Mathews pulls guard.
Mathews wants to sweep but no luck.
Higa wants to pass the guard but Mathews is keeping the position.#SU2#
Higa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Higa has closed the distance and engaged Mathews in a clinch.
Mathews is trying to push Higa away but Higa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Higa to keep the fight standing.
Higa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mathews is trying to break the clinch but Higa is controlling him.
Mathews is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Higa to keep the fight standing.
Higa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Higa stalling in the clinch but Mathews improves position. #T1#
Higa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mathews up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Higa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Higa lands a shot to the body.
Higa taking a breather.
Higa taking a breather.
Higa blocking some punches.
Mathews working hard to break the clinch.
Higa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Mathews is rocked!
The referee calls for Higa to work.
Oh Mathews is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Higa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Higa throws a big uppercut that drops Mathews! More strikes from Higa and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mathews lies dazed against the cage as Higa celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Higo Higa!
During a confident post fight interview, Higo Higa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Mathews lands with a kick to the temple. Poli shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Poli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mathews misses with a low kick.
Mathews really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Mathews rushes Poli and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Poli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poli shoots in looking for a takedown but Mathews manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Poli's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Poli fails to land the takedown.
Ferdinand Mathews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armin Poli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Poli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mathews throws a hook but Poli avoids it easily.#TD2#
Poli gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Mathews tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Poli tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Poli has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mathews tries to buck Poli off but Poli is having none of it.
Poli tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mathews is throwing a few token shots, despite Poli being in side control.
Mathews manages to get back to half guard.
Mathews looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mathews is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Poli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Poli's back!
Poli grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
You can see the frustration on Poli's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mathews gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T2#
Poli grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Mathews scores with punches and elbows.
Mathews is landing with strikes from the back.
Poli is trying to get back to his feet but Mathews has full control of the position and if anything, Poli has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Poli trying to control the hands but Mathews breaks the grip.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mathews lands with a hammerfist to the side of Poli's head.
Poli tries to escape the position.
Good control from Mathews.
Poli is taking damage to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathews is landing with strikes from the back. #T3#
Mathews is landing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Mathews is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Poli won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Mathews off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ferdinand Mathews!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Bravo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mathews is trying to defend but Bravo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ground and pound from Bravo.
Bravo wants to pass the guard but Mathews is defending well.
Bravo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bravo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bravo lands a big elbow. #ROC2#
Mathews is rocked!
Bravo landing punches.
Oh Mathews is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bravo loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Mathews scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Bravo land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Bravo stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alpha Bravo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Mathews's head back.
#ROC2#
Mathews is rocked!
Johnson throws a quick head kick that knocks Mathews silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Johnson is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jericho Johnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from Sudo misses. #CL2#
Sudo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mathews wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sudo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sudo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mathews is trying to pull guard but Sudo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sudo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mathews or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sudo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sudo scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Sudo. #ROC2#
Mathews is rocked!
Sudo creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Mathews with a big uppercut! Mathews tries to clinch up but Sudo pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Mathews to the mat! Mathews covers up and Sudo unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aoki Sudo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Bevon clinches with his opponent.
Mathews really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Bevon manages to pull guard.
Mathews is looking to work some ground and pound but Bevon has wrist control.
Mathews will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mathews is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bevon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bevon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mathews won't allow Bevon to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Bevon pushes Mathews off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Bevon moves into range and clinches up with Mathews.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bevon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mathews avoids it.#BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Bevon has Mathews up against the cage in a clinch.
Mathews prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T1#
Mathews content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2#
Bevon pulls Mathews into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bevon is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Mathews wants to improve his position but instead Bevon has moved into half guard.
Bevon trying to control the pace.
Bevon is stalling here. Mathews is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bevon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mathews has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bevon struggling a bit here.
Mathews tries to stand but Bevon is controlling his head. #T2##SUB#
Mathews thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bevon is looking for a sweep.
Mathews lands an elbow.
Mathews working the strikes but Bevon uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Bevon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Bevon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mathews doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mathews manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bevon trying to control the position here. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mathews loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mathews throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Bevon is looking for a triangle but Mathews pushes his legs off easily.
Bevon managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Bevon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mathews is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bevon has a closed guard, preventing Mathews from standing up.
Bevon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mathews.
Mathews loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mathews is working Bevon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mathews with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Bevon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mathews lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bevon working for a triangle but Mathews defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Bevon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Bevon closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Bevon moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Mathews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Mathews. No joy for Bevon on that attempt.
Mathews is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bevon pushes Mathews up against the cage in a clinch.
Mathews scores with a knee to the head.
Bevon tries to break the clinch but Mathews is controlling the position. #BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bevon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Mathews tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Bevon counters with a shoot takedown. Mathews fights it but they end up in guard.
Bevon is standing up over Mathews. Mathews looks to escape but Bevon dives into side control.
#REVR#
Mathews gets back to half guard.
Bevon is looking to take a break and control but Mathews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mathews strikes from the bottom but Bevon passes into mount!
Bevon trying to control but Mathews is having none of it.
Bevon raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mathews flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#T2#
Bevon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bevon lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bevon trying to control but Mathews is having none of it.
Bevon lands a couple of good shots and Mathews has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Mathews showing good submission defense here.
Mathews tries to escape but Bevon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mathews is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Bevon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Devon Bevon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bevon landing with strikes. #T3#
Mathews wants to escape the position.
Mathews trying to get back to his feet but Bevon is in full control for now.
Bevon gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
I really don't envy Mathews right now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Bevon is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Mathews won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Bevon off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Devon Bevon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Espino moves into range and clinches up with Mathews.
Mathews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mathews drops down looking for an ankle pick but Espino pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Espino moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Mathews gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Espino avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mathews. #SUB#
Mathews is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Espino doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mathews.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathews working Espino over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews prevents Espino from standing back up.
#T1#
Mathews seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Espino is looking to improve his position.
Espino avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mathews.
Espino trying to control from the bottom.
Espino blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mathews.
Mathews really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Espino avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mathews.
Espino on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mathews thows a huge punch but Espino dodges it nicely.
Mathews is looking to take a break and control but Espino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mathews working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Espino blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mathews.
Espino avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mathews.
Mathews sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Espino defending well though.
Mathews drops an elbow to the side of Espino's head.
Espino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mathews throwing shots but Espino is blocking nicely.
Mathews slips a nice elbow through Espino's hands, connecting with Espino's forehead.
Espino tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mathews will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mathews looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mathews 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.
Espino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mathews is nestled in close to Espino, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Espino avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mathews.
Espino pushes Mathews off looking to stand but Mathews dives back in and keeps control.
Espino on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mathews not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mathews not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Espino blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mathews.
Espino looks winded!
Mathews takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mathews landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mathews working over Espino with some ground and pound. Espino looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mathews not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Mathews misses with a head shot. Espino uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mathews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mathews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Espino has momentary wrist control but Mathews slips an elbow through the middle.
Mathews is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mathews is looking to work some ground and pound but Espino has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mathews postures up and lands a big shot to Espino's brow.
Espino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mathews.
Mathews is looking to work some ground and pound but Espino has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Mathews dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Espino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mathews is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mathews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Espino can do to turn this around?#BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Espino clinches up against the cage.
Espino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Espino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mathews is defending well for now.
Mathews can't break the clinch.
Mathews has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#BC#
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Espino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mathews, pushing him back against the cage.
Mathews is looking to take this one to the mat.
Espino scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Mathews manages to break the clinch.
Espino shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mathews as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Espino moves into the clinch.#T1#
Espino jumps guard but Mathews turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Espino is trying to break free.#TD#
Mathews has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Espino clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mathews throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Mathews misses with a punch to the head.
Mathews lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ES2#
Espino is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Espino is breathing heavily.
Espino fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ferdinand Mathews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sigfrido Espino.#T2#
Mathews attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
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!#CL2#
Espino has closed the distance and engaged Mathews in a clinch.
Espino tries to land knees in the clinch but Mathews avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mathews tries to land a front kick but Espino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Espino taking a breather. #BC#
Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Espino clinches up with Mathews and pushes him back against the cage.
Espino tries to land knees in the clinch but Mathews avoids the damage to the body.
Mathews looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mathews avoiding damage as Espino throws knees to the body.
Mathews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3##BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Espino closes the distance and clinches.
Espino can't find room to land a body shot as Mathews controls the action.
Espino scores a nice knee to the body.
Espino tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mathews avoids it.
Mathews managing to block the knees to the body from Espino.
#TD#
Mathews manages to pull guard.
Mathews manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Espino manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Mathews connects with a couple of short punches.
Ferdinand Mathews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mathews lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mathews's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mathews is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Mathews postures up and lands a big shot to Espino's brow.
Mathews postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mathews with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mathews keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Espino's head.
Espino has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mathews has passed into side control.
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!
Mathews working the ground and pound.
Mathews lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Espino down.
Espino taking a bit of punishment here - Mathews scoring with strikes.
Mathews scoring with punches and elbows.
Mathews working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ferdinand Mathews will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Mathews throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Espino moves into the clinch.#BC#
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Espino pushes Mathews up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferdinand Mathews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Espino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mathews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Espino is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Mathews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Espino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mathews defends it nicely.
Mathews went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Mathews throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Espino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Espino shoots in for a takedown but Mathews shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Espino moves into range and clinches up with Mathews.#BC#
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Espino clinches. #BC#
Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Espino instigates a clinch.
Espino is trying to force a seperation but Mathews has the dominant position.
Espino fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ferdinand Mathews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sigfrido Espino.#BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Mathews.
#T2#
Mathews chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mathews lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Espino has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Espino and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL2#
Espino closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mathews managing to block the knees to the body from Espino.
Sigfrido Espino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Espino with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mathews lands a shot to the body.
Espino tries to pull guard but Mathews forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Espino slips a jab and a cross from Mathews.
A head kick misses from Mathews. #T3#
Mathews lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Espino backs up against the cage.
Mathews walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Espino checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Espino clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Mathews ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mathews no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mathews lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mathews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Espino controls Mathews momentarily but Mathews frees himself.
Espino wants to control but Mathews passes easily into half guard.
Ground and pound from Mathews. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mathews lands a nice short elbow.
Mathews is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mathews lands a nice short elbow.
Mathews looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Espino with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sigfrido Espino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mathews looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Espino blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mathews.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mathews lands a nice short elbow.
Mathews lands strikes from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ferdinand Mathews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mathews, 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferdinand Mathews!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Mathews pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Prochao back to the cage. Mathews follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mathews attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Prochao tries to counter by closing the distance.
Prochao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mathews is fending him off so far but Prochao persists. Nope, Mathews circles away and we're back to standing.
Mathews slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Prochao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mathews sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Prochao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mathews swivels and escapes.
As Prochao looks to move away, Mathews throws a big counter combo but Prochao just gets out of the way.
Ferdinand Mathews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bota Prochao.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Prochao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prochao avoids the head kick by Mathews.
Mathews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Mathews scores with a four punch combination!#T1##CL#
Mathews closes the distance and pushes Prochao back into the cage.
Mathews is trying to break free.
Mathews has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Prochao after a bit of a struggle.
Mathews lands a damaging elbow.
Mathews wants to get back to striking at distance but Prochao won't allow it.
Prochao tries to score a body lock takedown but Mathews shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Mathews manages to pull guard.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet but Prochao is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Prochao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathews throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Prochao's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Prochao stands and throws Mathews's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Mathews is trying to improve his position.
Mathews manages to work his way to half guard, despite Prochao's best efforts.
Mathews is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mathews is breathing heavily.
Prochao wants to control but Mathews is keeping him busy.
Prochao stalling.
Mathews is looking to improve his position.
Mathews is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Prochao's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Prochao's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mathews lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
Mathews throwing damaging strikes from the back! Prochao could be in trouble here!
Prochao just trying to survive but Mathews is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Prochao is trying to break free.
Mathews is punishing Prochao with some ground and pound.
Prochao tries to escape but Mathews has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mathews will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Prochao is taking damage to the body and head.
Prochao looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mathews is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Prochao. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#T4#
Prochao trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Prochao grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Mathews punches Prochao on the ear.
Mathews is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Prochao is trying to remain composed but Mathews is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Mathews scores with punches from the back.
Mathews is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Prochao up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mathews is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Prochao up.
Prochao rolls, trying to escape but Mathews keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Mathews 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#
Mathews misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Mathews has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mathews throws a low kick but Prochao moves out of range easily. #CL#
Mathews pushes Prochao up against the cage in a clinch.
Prochao is trying to drag Mathews to the mat but Mathews just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mathews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prochao can do to turn this around?#BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mathews has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Prochao or perhaps it was just good defense by Mathews, which made it look bad. #T1#
Prochao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mathews.
Mathews misses with a low kick.
Prochao shoots for a takedown but Mathews saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ferdinand Mathews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bota Prochao.
Prochao is breathing heavily.
Mathews throws a solid leg kick but Prochao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mathews.
Bota Prochao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathews pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Prochao back to the cage. Mathews follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Prochao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mathews but Mathews pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mathews pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ferdinand Mathews is winning the standup battle so far.#T2##CL#
Mathews moves into range and clinches up with Prochao.
Mathews gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Prochao.
#TD2#
Prochao has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mathews regains guard immediately.
Mathews is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Prochao looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Mathews working for a triangle but Prochao defends it easily.
Prochao stopping the sweep attempt from Mathews.
Prochao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Prochao looking to sit in guard and control but Mathews gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mathews makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mathews wanted to stand there but Prochao had control of the position.
Mathews postures up and lands a big shot to Prochao's brow.
Mathews with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mathews is in close to Prochao's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mathews is looking to work some ground and pound but Prochao has wrist control.#T4#
Prochao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Prochao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Prochao is controlling Mathews's posture.
Mathews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Prochao is looking for a triangle but Mathews pushes his legs off easily.
Mathews content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prochao has momentary wrist control but Mathews slips an elbow through the middle.
Prochao controls Mathews momentarily but Mathews frees himself.
Mathews lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Mathews dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Mathews misses with a low kick.
Prochao counters with a body kick.#TD2#
Mathews gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mathews is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Prochao controlling the position.
Prochao controls Mathews momentarily but Mathews frees himself.
Prochao is pulling down on Mathews's head. It's preventing any offense from Mathews, at least for the moment.
Prochao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mathews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mathews landing with the ground and pound.
Mathews postures up and lands a big shot to Prochao's brow.
Mathews 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#
Mathews avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mathews postures up and lands a big shot to Prochao's brow.
Mathews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mathews is looking to work some ground and pound but Prochao has wrist control.
Mathews lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Mathews postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Prochao has momentary wrist control but Mathews slips an elbow through the middle.
Mathews lands a couple of digs.
Mathews working some strikes from top position.
Mathews content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mathews with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mathews working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Prochao's head.
Mathews keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Prochao's head.
Mathews really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Prochao has momentary wrist control but Mathews slips an elbow through the middle.
Mathews with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mathews lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Mathews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mathews lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mathews distracts Prochao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mathews won't allow Prochao to sweep him here.
Mathews lands a couple of digs.
Mathews connects with a couple of short punches.
Mathews with a nice head shot there.
Mathews makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mathews wants to get up but he can't break Prochao's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ferdinand Mathews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mathews connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Mathews is in close to Prochao's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mathews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mathews with a nice head shot there.
Mathews stands up over Prochao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mathews working some strikes from top position.
Mathews scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mathews is in close to Prochao's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mathews scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mathews working some strikes from top position.
Mathews makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ferdinand Mathews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mathews 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:26
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferdinand Mathews!
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