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Event:
KAMIKAZE 76: Show
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Matumbe ducks under a wild hook from Irrozios.
Matumbe is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Frank Irrozios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irrozios uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matumbe throws a combination that misses
and Irrozios connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Irrozios takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matumbe fails with a takedown attempt.
Matumbe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irrozios throws out the jab.
Matumbe throws a sloppy head kick and Irrozios moves out of range easily.
Irrozios throws a good cross that connects.
Irrozios fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Irrozios 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.
Matumbe dives in and grabs Irrozios's left leg, looking for a takedown. Irrozios pushes down on Matumbe's head and hops out.
Matumbe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irrozios.
Irrozios throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irrozios uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matumbe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irrozios.
And Matumbe tries to counter it with a takedown but Irrozios pushes his down on his head and steps out.
BOOM! Irrozios lands a beautiful left hook that drops Matumbe. Matumbe tries to recover but Irrozios is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Matumbe lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Irrozios!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Matumbe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barlow.#CL#
Matumbe clinches. #BC#
Matumbe manages to break the clinch.
Barlow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barlow misses with a series of wild punches.
Matumbe dives in for a single leg takedown but Barlow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matumbe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barlow gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Matumbe keeps control of Barlow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2#
Barlow successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barlow wants to stand and escape but Matumbe is having none of it. #T1#
Matumbe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matumbe wants to control from the top but Barlow keeps moving.
Matumbe won't allow Barlow to get back to his feet.
Barlow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matumbe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matumbe won't allow Barlow to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barlow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice body kick from Barlow.
Matumbe shoots for a double leg takedown but Barlow sprawls well. He's pushed Matumbe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Swulu Matumbe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barlow scores with a nice head shot.
Matumbe shoots for a double leg takedown but Barlow sprawls well. He's pushed Matumbe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barlow lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matumbe avoids the head kick by Barlow.
Barlow throws a right hand that Matumbe ducks under and follows up with a left that Matumbe also avoids with ease.#CL#
Matumbe clinches up against the cage.#T3##BC#
Matumbe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matumbe shoots in but Barlow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barlow blocks a head kick by Matumbe.
Barlow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matumbe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barlow counters with a left and a right that stings Matumbe.
Mark Barlow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Barlow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matumbe tries to close the distance and clinch but Barlow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Barlow. Those never looked like landing.
Barlow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matumbe tries to counter by clinching up but Barlow breaks away and moves out of range.
Matumbe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Barlow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Matumbe.
Horrible takedown attempt by Matumbe or perhaps it was just good defense by Barlow, which made it look bad.
Barlow throws a counter combo.
Matumbe is breathing heavily.
Barlow scores with a head kick.
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!
Matumbe moves out of range of the body kick.
Matumbe slips under a jab.#CL#
Matumbe closes the distance and clinches.
Barlow drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Matumbe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Matumbe breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Barlow dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Barlow slaps away a takedown attempt from Matumbe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick misses from Barlow.
Barlow is looking to slow Matumbe down with leg kicks.
Matumbe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mark Barlow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barlow throws a head kick that Matumbe semi-blocks.
Barlow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barlow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matumbe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barlow avoids it really well and circles away.
Swulu Matumbe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##CL#
Matumbe takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Matumbe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matumbe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barlow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Matumbe's head.#CL#
Matumbe darts in and clinches Barlow up against the cage.
Barlow looking to stall.
Barlow drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T2##TD#
Matumbe has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Barlow uses from the top position.
Matumbe looking for a sweep. Not yet Matumbe, not yet.
Matumbe has control of Barlow's left arm, preventing Barlow from doing any damage.
Barlow wants to stand but Matumbe is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Barlow gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3#
Barlow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horrible takedown attempt by Matumbe or perhaps it was just good defense by Barlow, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Swulu Matumbe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matumbe shoots in for a takedown but Barlow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barlow is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barlow moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Matumbe drives through and clinches with Barlow against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Barlow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Matumbe stops a takedown attempt from Barlow.
Matumbe has Barlow pushed against the cage.
Barlow wants to stall.
Matumbe is looking for a takedown.
Barlow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Barlow is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Matumbe to keep the fight standing.
Barlow tries to pull guard but Matumbe holds him up against the cage and eventually Barlow drops back down to his feet.
Barlow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matumbe walks away with a smile on his face. Barlow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Matumbe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barlow defends it nicely.
Barlow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A combination from Barlow does no damage.
Barlow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matumbe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Barlow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Matumbe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barlow.
Barlow's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barlow duly obliges.
Matumbe closes the distance and clinches up with Barlow, looking for a takedown. Matumbe pushes Barlow against the cage but Barlow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matumbe shoots in for a takedown but Barlow shows good takedown defense.
Barlow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Matumbe counters by clinching up.
Matumbe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barlow to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Swulu Matumbe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Matumbe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matumbe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barlow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barlow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barlow misses with a kick to the body.
Barlow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matumbe.
Barlow misses with a series of wild punches.
Matumbe throws a counter high kick but Barlow was just alert enough to avoid it.#T1#
Matumbe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barlow pinned against the cage. Barlow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barlow swinging wildly here.
Matumbe dives in and grabs Barlow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barlow pushes down on Matumbe's head and hops out.
Matumbe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barlow but Barlow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barlow throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matumbe. #T2#
Matumbe closes the distance and clinches up with Barlow, looking for a takedown. Matumbe pushes Barlow against the cage but Barlow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barlow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matumbe doesn't seem bothered though.
Matumbe blocks a head kick by Barlow.
Barlow throws a head kick that misses.
Barlow blocks a low kick nicely.
Matumbe doesn't manage to clinch there - Barlow circles away.
Barlow misses with a head kick.
Matumbe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barlow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Barlow.
Matumbe wants to clinch.#T3##CL#
Matumbe moves into the clinch.
Matumbe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barlow walks away with a smile on his face. Matumbe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Matumbe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Barlow gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Barlow stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Barlow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Barlow's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Matumbe fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4#
Barlow throws a shot to the body.
Matumbe moves forwards but Barlow connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matumbe shoots in for a double leg but Barlow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matumbe blocks a head kick by Barlow.
Barlow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barlow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barlow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barlow wants it to stay on the feet.
Barlow moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barlow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barlow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Swulu Matumbe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark Barlow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barlow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Barlow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barlow winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Barlow!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Matumbe misses with a few strikes there.
Jason slips a jab and a cross from Matumbe.
#CL2#
Matumbe gets a clinch.
Jason is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Matumbe is defending well.#TD2#
Matumbe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Matumbe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Matumbe pulls Jason in close to prevent any damage.
Matumbe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jason's guard. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jason is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Matumbe has his hands on Jason's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Matumbe 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.
Matumbe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Matumbe pulls Jason in to control the position.
Jason stops Matumbe from standing up.
Matumbe keeping moving, preventing Jason from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Matumbe working for a triangle but Jason defends it easily.
Jason trying to control the position from guard on top but Matumbe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jason trying to stand up but can't free himself from Matumbe's guard.
Matumbe throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jason postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matumbe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matumbe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Matumbe looks for a takedown but Jason sprawls well.
Jason connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matumbe looks for a takedown but Jason sprawls well.
Jason connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matumbe momentarily.
Matumbe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jason as he avoids it easily.
Kevin Jason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Swulu Matumbe.#CL2#
Matumbe moves into the clinch.
Matumbe prevents the takedown attempt.
Jason is trying to break the clinch but Matumbe is controlling him.
Jason misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matumbe.
Matumbe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jason.
#T4#
Matumbe avoiding damage as Jason throws knees to the body.
Matumbe is stalling here.
#TD2#
Matumbe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Matumbe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Matumbe wants to get back to his feet but Jason is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jason wants to control from the top but Matumbe keeps moving.
Jason postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matumbe has his hands on Jason's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Swulu Matumbe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Matumbe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jason avoids it really well and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Jason misses the target.
Jason lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kevin Jason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matumbe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jason walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matumbe.
Jason misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Jason.
Jason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jason misses with a hook
and Matumbe counters with a head kick. That will keep Jason thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jason displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matumbe. #T1#
Jason changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matumbe tries to avoid it but Jason manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matumbe to the ground. Matumbe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matumbe slips a jab from Jason.#CL2#
Matumbe moves into the clinch.
Jason has had enough of the clinch but Matumbe keeps him there for the moment.
Jason lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matumbe.
Matumbe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jason avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kevin Jason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Swulu Matumbe.
Jason is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Matumbe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jason wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Matumbe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Matumbe has closed the distance and engaged Jason in a clinch.
Jason gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matumbe.
Jason prevents the takedown attempt.
Matumbe is breathing heavily.#T2#
Matumbe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Matumbe jumps guard and drags Jason to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Matumbe 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.
Jason being controlled here momentarily.
Jason wants to control from the top but Matumbe keeps moving.
Matumbe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Jason wants to control from the top but Matumbe keeps moving.
Matumbe looking to control.
Matumbe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jason is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jason pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matumbe wants to counter the offense by Jason and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Matumbe gets a clinch.
Jason changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matumbe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Matumbe with a poor takedown
and Jason counters with a series of strikes. Matumbe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kevin Jason is winning the standup battle so far.
Matumbe goes for a double leg but Jason avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jason continues to drive forward.
Jason misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Matumbe fails to land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Jason.
Matumbe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Jason backs off Matumbe throws a huge counter combo but Jason manages to avoid it all.
Matumbe misses with a takedown attempt - Jason sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matumbe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jason.
Matumbe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matumbe has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jason missing with a left hand there. Matumbe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Jason 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#
Sloppy strikes from Jason. Those never looked like landing.
Jason is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Matumbe misses with a wild combination.
Matumbe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jason paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matumbe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jason misses with a takedown
and Matumbe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jason throws a big shot that misses.
Matumbe swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matumbe blocks a jab.#TD2#
Jason tries to sprawl but Matumbe drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Jason trying to control here.
Matumbe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU2#
Matumbe decides to stand and escape the position.
Matumbe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jason misses with an uppercut.
Matumbe darts in looking for a takedown but Jason gets double underhooks and turns Matumbe into the cage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jason scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matumbe doesn't seem bothered though.
Matumbe shoots in and drives through. Jason sprawls well.
Matumbe avoids the head kick by Jason.
Matumbe throws a looping overhand right but Jason ducks down to avoid it.
Jason misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matumbe fails with a takedown attempt.
Kevin Jason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Swulu Matumbe.
Jason works the jab nicely.
Jason swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
No luck for Matumbe with that takedown attempt.
Matumbe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jason tries a head kick but it misses.
Jason fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matumbe shoots in but Jason avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matumbe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jason sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matumbe somewhat.#T4#
Matumbe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jason connects with a jab.#CL2#
Matumbe rushes Jason and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matumbe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jason takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Matumbe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matumbe has a takedown stuffed.
Jason went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matumbe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jason's waist but Jason gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matumbe off to one side.
Jason tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Matumbe manages to circle out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Jason showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jason 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 Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Jason!
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