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Event:
EFL 16
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Rob has a takedown stuffed.
Rob misses with a takedown attempt - Matthews sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rob uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matthews.
Matthews scores with a jab to the body.
Matthews throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rob.
Jackson Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Rob.#TD2#
Rob is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Matthews's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Rob stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Matthews to get to his feet.
Rob throws a head kick that misses.
Matthews appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Rob swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rob throws the kick towards the body but Matthews avoids it.
Rob fails with the takedown.
Matthews is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rob tries for a takedown but Matthews sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matthews was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rob swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rob misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rob closes the distance and clinches up with Matthews, looking for a takedown. Rob pushes Matthews against the cage but Matthews circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Rob tries to get set, Matthews tries to push him back and clinch up but Rob manages to avoid the attempt.
Matthews jabs Rob to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matthews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black Rob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rob goes for a double leg but Matthews avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Matthews continues to drive forward.
Rob rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matthews moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Matthews was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rob.
Rob with a lazy takedown attempt
and Matthews counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rob throws a front kick aimed at Matthews's knee but Matthews avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and Matthews tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Rob looks to land a left hand but Matthews moved out of range nicely.
Rob misses with a takedown attempt
and Matthews makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rob throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matthews's waist but Matthews gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rob off to one side.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rob moves away.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rob moves away.
Rob shoots and misses
and Matthews counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Rob scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rob looks winded!
Rob is trying to control the action in half guard but Matthews is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Matthews on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Matthews tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Rob seems to be working for a kimura but Matthews defends the submission attempt.
Rob content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Rob wants to work for an arm triangle but Matthews is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rob trying to control the action but Matthews is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rob is looking for a kimura here.
Matthews is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Rob seems to be looking for submissions.
Matthews tries to roll over but Rob keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Rob is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rob passes to side control.
Rob wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matthews keeps working. #SUB2#
Rob thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Rob dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rob shoots in looking for a takedown. Matthews tries to sprawl out of it but Rob keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matthews manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Matthews. No joy for Rob on that attempt.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Rob.
Matthews swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Matthews stuffs the takedown.
Jackson Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Rob.
Matthews throws out a powerful jab.
Matthews checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matthews swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matthews throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matthews throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Rob counters with a shoot takedown. Matthews fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Rob from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Rob stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1##TD2#
Rob scores with a takedown into Matthews's guard.
Rob pushing down on Matthews's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rob is looking to advance position but Matthews won't allow it. #SUB2#
Rob is working for a submission of some sort.
Rob moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Rob has hold of Matthews's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Matthews seems comfortable defending it but Rob has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Matthews is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Matthews is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Rob couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Black Rob!
A victorious Black Rob thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
The EFL Returns
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Brown has his takedown stuffed
letting Matthews counter with a right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by Matthews, which made it look bad.
Matthews scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Brown looking to score a takedown here. Matthews is defending well but Brown drives through and ends up in Matthews's guard.#SUB2#
Brown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Matthews knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
Matthews is controlling Brown 's posture.#T1#
Brown passes Matthews's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matthews has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brown moves into full mount! Matthews won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Brown wants to finish this one by submission but Matthews is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Brown . #SUB2#
Brown quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Brown but it's paid off an Matthews is forced to tap! Nice work by Brown .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Brown !
Antonio Brown is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Antonio Brown started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
EFL 9 - Midget v Mitchell
Date: Jun 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Bandit misses with a series of wild punches.
Bandit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthews. Bandit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matthews sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bandit somewhat.
Matthews displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bandit.
Bandit throws a jab when Matthews was well out of range.
Bandit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Matthews definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Bandit decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Bandit takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Bandit has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Bandit looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matthews with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Matthews preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SU2#
Bandit postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Matthews to stand up.
A cross from Matthews lands.
Matthews misses with a wild body shot.
Bandit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matthews swings for the body but Bandit moves out of range.
#T2#
Matthews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Bandit drives through with a takedown into Matthews's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bandit controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Bandit stands up and waves to Matthews to follow him.
Jackson Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bandit looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matthews is fending him off so far but Bandit persists. Nope, Matthews circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Bandit.
Matthews digs a good body shot into Bandit's ribs.
Matthews misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandit.
Bandit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews connects with a single shot there.
Matthews throws a body punch but Bandit moves out of range.
Matthews connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Bandit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matthews with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bandit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matthews is looking to wear down Bandit with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Matthews works Bandit's body with a nice hook.
A combination from Matthews does no damage.
Bandit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matthews defends well and Bandit ends up having to push Matthews into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Matthews wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bandit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthews.
Matthews scores with a shot to the body.
Matthews misses with a few strikes there.
Matthews swings for the body but Bandit moves out of range.
Matthews keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bandit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthews.
Matthews lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandit misses with a head kick.
It looked like Matthews was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bandit.
Matthews cracks a nice hook into Bandit's ribs.
Bandit shoots in for a double leg but Matthews sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bandit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matthews lands a jab to Bandit's midsection.
Matthews throws a series of punches but Bandit avoids them all with ease.
Matthews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bandit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandit tries to clinch there but Matthews circles away.
Matthews swinging wildly here.
Bandit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Matthews defends it well.
Matthews throws a body shot but no joy.
Matthews just misses with a punch to the body.
Bandit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Matthews defends it well.
Matthews throws a body punch but Bandit moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Matthews 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##TD2#
Bandit shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Matthews manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bandit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Matthews knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bandit on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews wants to sweep here but Bandit controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Bandit controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bandit.#SU2#
Bandit stands and steps away. Matthews gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Matthews defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bandit.
Bandit is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Matthews punishes Bandit's body with a nice straight punch.
Bandit dives in and grabs Matthews's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matthews pushes down on Bandit's head and hops out.
Matthews seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The Bandit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matthews throws a body punch but Bandit moves out of range.
Bandit is looking to clinch.
Matthews paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matthews circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bandit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matthews makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Bandit.
Bandit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bandit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matthews circles away.
Matthews misses with a wild body shot.
Bandit is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bandit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC#
Bandit is rocked!
Bandit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Bandit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthews.
Matthews misses with a wild body shot.
Bandit follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bandit walks into a straight right hand from Matthews.
Bandit is still on wobbly legs! Can Matthews finish him?
Matthews gets in close and tags Bandit with a short punch that almost sends Bandit to the mat! Oh Bandit is in big trouble! He turns his back on Matthews, trying to create some distance but Matthews rushes him, striking wildly and Bandit goes down! The referee tackles Matthews into the cage to end the fight! Matthews is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Matthews!
A victorious Jackson Matthews thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EFL 7 - Adams v Matthews
Date: Jun 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Adams tries to keep at a distance but Matthews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matthews cracks Adams with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Matthews.
Matthews lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Matthews.
#BC2#
Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matthews.
Matthews lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adams at a distance.
A jab from Matthews finds it's way through Adams's defenses.
Adams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matthews to score with a decent uppercut.
Matthews has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Matthews fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Matthews moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Matthews.
Matthews cracks Adams with a nice body shot.
Matthews makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matthews feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Adamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jackson Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Matthews connects with a right hand. Adams shakes it off.
Adams fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews lands a glancing blow to the side of Adams's head.#ROC2#
Adams is rocked!#CL2#
Matthews takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matthews. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Matthews.
Matthews lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Matthews lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matthews scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matthews.
Matthews lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Oh Adams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adams trying to stall but Matthews improves his position.
Adams seems to have got his legs back now.
Matthews scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adams takes a shot to the head.
Adams letting Matthews take a breather here.
Matthews presses Adams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Matthews.
Still in the clinch, Matthews scores with a nice short uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Matthews gets through Adams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matthews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamss head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matthews.
Matthews controlling the action here for a moment.
Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matthews cracks Adams with a nice body shot.
Matthews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamss head.
Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matthews.
Matthews is leaning against Adams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Adams takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews scores with a hook to the body.
Matthews working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Matthews.
A short left from Matthews. #T4#
Matthews gets through Adams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Matthews.
Still in the clinch, Matthews scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matthews lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matthews lands with a left to the head.
Matthews pushes Adams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Matthews scores with a jab.
Adams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Matthews clinches with his opponent.
Matthews lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matthews lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matthews.
Matthews scores with a shoulder strike.
Matthews scores with a shot to the side of Adams's head.
Adams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matthews prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Matthews dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Adams tries to keep at a distance but Matthews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adams jumps guard but Matthews turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Matthews lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matthews scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matthews softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matthews lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matthews lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Adams takes a shot to the head.
Adams can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Adams pulls guard.
Adams being controlled here, momentarily.
Matthews must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Adams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Matthews slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Adams throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Adams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matthews doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matthews manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Matthews's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Adams looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.#CL2#
Matthews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adams, pushing him back against the cage.
Adams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adams is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Matthews to keep the fight standing.
Matthews lands a hook that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Adams is trying to drag Matthews to the mat but Matthews just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adams takes a shot to the head.
Matthews scores with a shot to the side of Adams's head.
Matthews lands a nice uppercut.
Matthews lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
A shot in the inside from Matthews.
Matthews lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matthews.
Matthews scores with a shoulder strike.
Matthews lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Adams takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Matthews.
Matthews pushes Adams against the cage. Matthews is working some dirty boxing. Matthews pushes off with a quick right hook! Adams goes down! Adams tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Matthews moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Matthews!
Jackson Matthews decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EFL 5 - Claremont v Matthews
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Claremont. That snapped Matthews's head back.
Claremont works the jab nicely.
Claremont misses with a looping left.
Matthews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Claremont manages to avoid it.
Claremont moves into range and connects with a jab.
A left and a right from Matthews both land. Nice combination.
Claremont definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Claremont swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matthews fails to land with a series of punches.
Claremont appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Claremont misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Claremont doesn't seem bothered though.
Matthews will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Matthews darts in and clinches Claremont up against the ropes.
Matthews looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Claremont doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Claremont lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Claremont displaying some good clinch control by pressing Matthews up against the ropes.
Matthews misses with some punches.
Claremont tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matthews's elbow.
Claremont tries to throw a body punch but Matthews avoids it by throwing Claremont back against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Matthews.
Good body shot from Claremont.
Stalling in the clinch from Claremont.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Claremont.
Matthews has a couple of punches blocked by Claremont.
Claremont doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Claremont presses Matthews against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matthews lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Claremont working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Matthews - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Matthews fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Claremont fails to land.
Matthews can't find room to land a body shot as Claremont controls the action.
Matthews fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
A short right from Claremont.
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!
Matthews's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matthews.
Claremont misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Claremont tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Claremont misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matthews blocks an uppercut.
Matthews blocks an uppercut.
Claremont misses with a hook from the clinch.
Claremont swings wildly with an uppercut but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matthews.
Matthews blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Claremont as Matthews tries to tie him up.
Claremont makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Claremont working aggressively here.
Claremont tries to work over Matthews's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Claremont blocks an uppercut.
Matthews prevents a body shot from Claremont. #T3#
Claremont struggles to land a body shot inside as Matthews controls his hands.
Matthews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Claremont misses with a punch on the inside.
Claremont lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matthews misses with a body punch.
Claremont tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matthews lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Claremont lands a shoulder strike.
Matthews misses with a punch to the body.
Matthews lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matthews stalling against the ropes.
Claremont tries to break the clinch but Matthews is controlling the position.
Matthews lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Claremont misses with the head strike.
Claremont throws a head punch that misses.
Claremont working aggressively here.
Matthews blocks a body shot from Claremont.
A head punch on the inside from Matthews fails to land.
Matthews throws a head punch that misses.
Matthews blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Claremont lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claremont lands an uppercut.
Claremont tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matthews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthews.
Still in the clinch, Claremont scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Matthews creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Matthews.
Claremont fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matthews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matthews throws a punch but it's blocked by Claremont.
Claremont has a couple of punches blocked by Matthews.
Claremont pushes Matthews back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Claremont misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Matthews breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Claremont takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthews misses with some punches.
Matthews tries to throw a body punch but Claremont avoids it by throwing Matthews back against the ropes.
Matthews swings wildly with an uppercut but Claremont uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Claremont dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Matthews throws a series of strikes that have Claremont backpedaling.
Matthews lands with a nice body punch.
Claremont walks into a stiff left hand from Matthews.
Claremont takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matthews shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matthews throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Claremont counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matthews throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Claremont counter with a right hand.
Matthews swings for the body but Claremont moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Claremont misses its target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matthews tries to clinch
enabling Claremont to counter with a crisp jab.
Claremont is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Matthews misses with a hook
and Claremont counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Claremont circles away from the clinch attempt.
Claremont keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson Matthews seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Matthews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Claremont manages to avoid it.
Claremont lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Claremont, right into the meat.
#CL2#
Matthews moves into the clinch successfully.
Claremont tries a body shot but Matthews blocks it.
Matthews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Claremont misses with the head strike.
Matthews trying to control the position but instead, Claremont has worked for underhooks and has pushed Matthews into the ropes.
Claremont lands a body shot.
Claremont tries to throw a body punch but Matthews avoids it by throwing Claremont back against the ropes.
Matthews lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matthews blocks a body shot from Claremont.
Matthews misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claremont misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matthews lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Claremont misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Claremont tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matthews misses with some punches.
Matthews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Claremont lands a body punch in the clinch.
Matthews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Claremont lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Matthews working aggressively here.
Claremont lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Claremont tries to work over Matthews's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Claremont blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brian Claremont has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Claremont swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Claremont.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matthews.
Claremont misses with some punches.
Matthews misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Claremont breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matthews misses with a double jab.
Claremont throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Claremont moves away from the strike by Matthews.
Matthews lands an overhand right.
Matthews moves to clinch but Claremont breaks away
enabling Claremont to counter with a crisp jab.
Claremont missing with a left hand there. Matthews was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Claremont lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Claremont fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Claremont takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matthews scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Claremont doesn't seem bothered though.
Matthews throws an overhand right that lands on Claremont's shoulder, as Claremont tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by Claremont there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Claremont takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews misses with a hook to the body
and Claremont counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Matthews lands with a cross.
Claremont explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Matthews tries to clinch but Claremont moves away
and Claremont counters with a stiff right hand.
Claremont uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matthews.
A little feinted left hand from Claremont on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matthews misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Claremont tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Claremont lands with a shot to the body.
Claremont takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch but Claremont swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Claremont misses its target.
Matthews is looking to clinch but Claremont is avoiding it.
Claremont tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthews was well out of range. Poor timing from Claremont.
A left lands for Matthews.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Claremont lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Claremont throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Claremont dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Matthews darts in trying to clinch
and Claremont connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matthews on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matthews looks to clinch
enabling Claremont to counter with a crisp jab.
Claremont takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matthews tries to clinch up
and Claremont counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews misses with a shot to the body
and Claremont counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Claremont tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthews was well out of range. Poor timing from Claremont.
Matthews looks to score with a jab to the body but Claremont is just out of range.
Matthews tries to clinch up.
Claremont turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Claremont ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matthews looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Matthews has managed to clinch.
Matthews blocking some punches.
Claremont tries to throw a body punch but Matthews avoids it by throwing Claremont back against the ropes.
A short right from Matthews on the inside.
Claremont has a couple of punches blocked by Matthews.
Claremont has Matthews pressed against the ropes, preventing Matthews from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matthews misses with the head strike.
Claremont misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Claremont lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Claremont.
#ROC#
Matthews is rocked!
A short right from Claremont.
Matthews is still on wobbly legs! Can Claremont finish him?
Matthews prevents a body shot from Claremont.
Claremont misses with a body punch.
Matthews lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Claremont backwards.
Matthews seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claremont doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matthews blocks an uppercut.
Claremont scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Claremont fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Claremont.
Claremont misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Claremont escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matthews swings widly with a right hand
and Claremont counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Claremont avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matthews takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2#
Matthews clinches up with Claremont and pushes him back against the ropes.
Claremont lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Claremont pushes Matthews against the ropes. Claremont is working some dirty boxing. Claremont pushes off with a quick right hook! Matthews goes down! Matthews tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Claremont moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Claremont!
Brian Claremont retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Brian Claremont thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
EFL 3 - Gonzalez v Claremont
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Matthews misses the shot to the body.
Williams tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matthews defends well and Williams ends up having to push Matthews into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Matthews scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Williams doesn't seem bothered though.
Williams slips under a jab from Matthews.
A punch combination from Matthews misses.
Matthews lands a right hook to the body.
Matthews seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Matthews clinches.
Matthews digs a right hand into Williams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Williams's gas tank.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Matthews lands a body punch in the clinch.
Williams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matthews walks away with a smile on his face. Williams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt
and Matthews counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Williams.
Matthews fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Williams looks winded!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matthews.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews drops Williams with a huge uppercut! Williams drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Matthews is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Matthews!
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Event:
EFL 1 - Midget v McGee
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Matthews takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Leslie ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
Leslie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leslie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matthews under the eye.#CL#
Matthews moves into the clinch successfully.
Leslie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matthews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leslies head.
Leslie misses with some punches.
Matthews working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leslie lands with a short shot to the head.
Matthews lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matthews works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matthews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matthews scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matthews.
Matthews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leslie swings wildly with an uppercut but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthews throws a head punch that misses.
Matthews blocks an elbow strike from Leslie.
#T1#
Leslie takes a shot to the head.
Leslie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matthews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leslie.
Matthews dodges an elbow strike from Leslie.
#BC#
Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leslie throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and Matthews moves into the clinch.
Matthews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leslie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matthews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Matthews.
Leslie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matthewss head. #BC#
Matthews breaks the clinch.
Leslie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leslie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matthews defending well as Leslie loads up on a big left hand.
Leslie has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Matthews rushes Leslie and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Leslie - that landed with a thud.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Leslie just misses with a elbow thrown towards Matthews's brow.
Matthews softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Matthews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leslie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matthews lands with a right to the head.
Leslie blocking some punches.
Matthews struggles to land a body shot inside as Leslie controls his hands.
Matthews blocks an uppercut.
Leslie gets through Matthews's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Leslie fails to land.
Matthews misses with the head strike.
Leslie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matthews pressing his opponent against the cage.
Matthews is stalling here.
#BC#
Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matthews swings for the body but Leslie moves out of range.
Leslie misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Matthews moves into the clinch.#T3#
Matthews throws a punch but it's blocked by Leslie.
Leslie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matthews misses with some punches.
Leslie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthews.
Matthews has a couple of punches blocked by Leslie.
Leslie working aggressively here.
Leslie scores with a shoulder strike.
Matthews lands a nice uppercut.
Leslie blocks an uppercut.
Matthews lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leslie backwards.
Leslie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Leslie lands with a short shot to the head.
Matthews definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leslie creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Matthews lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matthews avoiding damage as Leslie throws knees to the body.
Matthews digs a right hand underneath Leslie's ribcage. Leslie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matthews misses with the head strike.
#T4#
A short right from Matthews on the inside.
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!
Matthews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Matthews. #BC#
Matthews breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Matthews rushes Leslie and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Matthews rushes Leslie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matthews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matthews softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matthews softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matthews throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leslie blocks an uppercut.
Matthews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matthews tries a body shot but Leslie blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthews misses with some punches.
Leslie can't find room to land a body shot as Matthews controls the action.
Leslie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthews.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Matthews 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#
Matthews lunges at Leslie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leslie's hand.
Leslie misses with a right hand
and Matthews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Leslie.#CL#
Matthews clinches up with Leslie and pushes him back against the cage.
Matthews struggles to land a body shot inside as Leslie controls his hands.
Leslie takes a shot to the head.
Matthews stalling.
Leslie blocks an uppercut.
Leslie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matthews is defending well for now.
Jackson Matthews has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matthews blocks an elbow strike from Leslie.
Matthews fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leslie misses with a knee to the head.
Leslie looking to throw knees to the head but Matthews is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leslie tries to land a knee to the head but Matthews blocks with his arms.
A short right from Matthews.
Matthews misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Matthews fails to land.
Matthews lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Leslie or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Matthews breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Matthews looks to land a right hand but Leslie moved out of range.#CL#
Matthews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leslie, pushing him back against the cage.
Leslie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matthews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matthews keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leslie's efforts to push away.
Leslie letting Matthews take a breather here.
A short uppercut from Matthews.
A right hand to the body from Matthews.
Matthews lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leslie swings wildly with an uppercut but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthews.
A head punch on the inside from Matthews fails to land.
A short right from Matthews on the inside.
Leslie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Leslie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matthews lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leslie at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Matthews clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Matthews.
Matthews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leslie misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthews.
A right hook to the body lands for Matthews.
Matthews lands with a left to the head.
Matthews presses Leslie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leslie trying to land knees to the body.
Matthews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leslie can do to turn this around?
Leslie lands with a short shot to the head.
Matthews lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matthews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matthews misses with the head strike.
Leslie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Matthews lands an uppercut.#T3#
Matthews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matthews lands with a short shot to the head.
Matthews working aggressively here.
Leslie tries a knee to the head but Matthews blocks it.
Leslie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matthews misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Matthews breaks the clinch.
Matthews throws a body shot but no joy.
Leslie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matthews's hands.
Leslie takes a swing at Matthews's ribcage but misses.
Matthews tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Leslie manages to circle out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Matthews.
Matthews lands a nice shot to the body.
Leslie lands a jab to the nose.
Leslie looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
Matthews tries to move into range but Leslie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Leslie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Leslie.
Matthews wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Matthews forces Leslie back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Matthews stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leslie.
Matthews lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leslie misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leslie.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leslie.
Matthews lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matthews lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leslie misses with a punch to the body.
Leslie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Matthews - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthews.
A head punch on the inside from Leslie fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leslie.
Matthews prevents Leslie from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Matthews dominated that second round.
That's time! Matthews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Matthews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leslie was well out of range. Poor timing from Matthews.
Matthews scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good shot there by Leslie.
Matthews misses with a looping right.
Matthews takes a swing at Leslie's ribcage but misses.
Leslie throws out a counter right but Matthews avoids it with no problem.
Matthews takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leslie slips under a jab from Matthews.
Leslie swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leslie.
Leslie connects with a right hand. Matthews shakes it off.
Matthews lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leslie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matthews moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matthews throws out a loose jab but Leslie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leslie lands a jab to the nose.
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!
A big left from Leslie misses.
Matthews is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Leslie.#CL#
Matthews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leslie, pushing him back against the cage.
Leslie blocking some punches.
Leslie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matthews lands a left hand.
#T1#
Matthews lands a left hand.
Matthews throws a head punch that misses.
Matthews has Leslie pressed against the cage.
Matthews working aggressively here.
Matthews fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matthews has a couple of punches blocked by Leslie.
Matthews tries to throw a body punch but Leslie avoids it by throwing Matthews back against the cage.
Matthews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leslie's elbow.
Matthews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leslies head.
Leslie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Leslie.
Matthews tries to throw a body punch but Leslie avoids it by throwing Matthews back against the cage.
Leslie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matthews misses with a punch to the body.
Matthews tries to throw a body punch but Leslie avoids it by throwing Matthews back against the cage.
Matthews lands an uppercut.#T2#
Matthews misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Leslie manages to break the clinch.
Leslie swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leslie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matthews seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Matthews clinches.
Leslie blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matthews.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews blocking some punches.
A short left from Matthews.
Leslie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matthews has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hand to the body from Matthews.
Matthews works on Leslie's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matthews.
Matthews lands with a short shot to the head.
Leslie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matthews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matthews creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matthews lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leslie backwards. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matthews.
Bill Leslie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthews misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matthews gets through Leslie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matthews lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matthews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leslie's elbow.
Matthews fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matthews throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Matthews scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matthews gets through Leslie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matthews misses with a body punch.
Matthews lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leslie backwards.
Leslie misses with some punches.
Matthews looking to stall.
Matthews cracks Leslie with a nice body shot.
Matthews makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matthews gets through Leslie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Leslie wants to break free but Matthews has control.
Leslie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews avoiding damage.
Good body shot from Matthews.
Matthews's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matthews.
Matthews blocking some punches.
Matthews prevents Leslie from breaking the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Matthews.
Matthews has a couple of punches blocked by Leslie.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leslie.
Leslie misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Matthews.
Matthews lands a left hand.
A short right from Leslie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matthews, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Matthews!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Matthews rushes Velasquez and presses him up against the cage.
Matthews lands a left hand that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Matthews lands a nice uppercut.
Velasquez tries for a takedown but Matthews manages to get underhooks.
Velasquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Matthews makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matthews scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Velasquez is rocked!#BC2#
Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oh Velasquez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matthews connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Velasquez out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jackson Matthews!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Matthews circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matthews circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matthews prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz is trying to maintain a safe position but Matthews gets an underhook and turns Diaz into the cage.
Matthews avoiding damage as Diaz throws knees to the body.
Matthews makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matthews lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matthews lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matthews lands with a left to the head.
Matthews lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews stalls.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Matthews.
Diaz throws an elbow but it misses.
Diaz trying to stall but Matthews improves his position.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matthews avoids it.
Matthews lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matthews digs a right hand underneath Diaz's ribcage. Diaz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matthews misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matthews.
Matthews scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Matthews misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matthews lands with a left to the head.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Matthews finish him?
Matthews throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthews.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Matthews stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matthews.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Matthews fails to land.
Matthews digs a right hand underneath Diaz's ribcage. Diaz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Matthews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matthews misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Diaz tries a body shot but Matthews blocks it.
Diaz throws an elbow but it misses.
#T2#
Matthews prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Matthews lands with a right to the head.
Matthews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diaz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matthews has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Matthews scores with a shoulder strike.
Matthews tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Matthews back against the cage.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Matthews won't allow it.
Matthews scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Matthews creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Diaz's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Diaz drops to his knees and Matthews pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Matthews!
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