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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Aray fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Matic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aray napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Aray tries to improve position but can't.
Matic cracks Aray with a big elbow.
Aray tries to buck Matic off but Matic is having none of it.
Matic is working Aray over with some ground and pound from side control.
Aray is trying to get back to half guard.
Matic scoring with punches and elbows.
Aray tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matic lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aray is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Matic lands an elbow. #T1#
Matic working the ground and pound. #ROC#
Aray is rocked!
Matic lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Aray is still in real trouble! Can Matic finish him?
Matic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Aray to see if he's OK.
Matic 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.
Aray is trying to control Matic's posture but Matic avoids it.
Matic remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Matic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Matic is looking to take a break and control but Aray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aray seems to have recovered his senses.
Matic looks up at the clock and then as Aray takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Matic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Aray manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Aray is working for a kimura but Matic is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Matic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aray pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Matic tries to get to full guard but Aray has control of the leg.
Matic keeping control of the position.
Matic won't allow Aray to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Aray looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Aray is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Matic defends it well.
Aray seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Matic manages to get to full guard.
Matic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Matic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matic is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Matic is looking for a triangle but Aray pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Aray 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.
Matic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aray is one step ahead there.
Aray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matic is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Aray 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. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aray stopping the sweep attempt from Matic.#SUB2#
Aray is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Matic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Matic has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Aray is looking to stand up but Matic isn't so interested in that idea.
Aray bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matic's guard. #REVB#
Aray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Aray drops back looking for a leg! Matic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Matic manages to kick Aray off! Aray jumps back into Matic's guard.
Aray trying to control the position from guard on top but Matic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Honda Matic dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Aray throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Matic was covering up waiting for the punch and Aray finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Matic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aray is looking to work some ground and pound but Matic has wrist control.
Matic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Matic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matic keeping moving, preventing Aray from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Matic looking for a guillotine here but Aray defends easily.
Aray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aray can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matic trying to control the position.
Matic keeping moving, preventing Aray from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matic is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Aray forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Aray is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matic is just riding it out for now. Aray eventually gives up the hold.
Aray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matic is trying to control but can't.
Matic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aray.
Aray wants to pass to mount but Matic is defending the position.
Aray is taking a breather. Matic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Aray wants to pass to mount but Matic is defending the position. #T2#
Aray missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Aray is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aray prevents Matic from improving his position.
Matic is working hard here to advance position.
Honda Matic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Matic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Aray is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aray trying to control from half guard but Matic is working away. #SUB2#
Aray is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Aray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Aray wants to work for an arm triangle but Matic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aray trying to control the action but Matic is working from the bottom.
Matic tries to get to full guard but Aray has control of the leg.
Matic is not content to let Aray control the position.
Matic is looking for a sweep. Aray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Aray is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matic has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Aray is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Matic defends it well. #SUB2#
Aray looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matic tries to roll over but Aray keeps him under control.
Aray wants to take a breather but Matic is having none of it. #SUB2#
Aray is looking for a kimura but Matic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aray to get the leverage.
Matic wants to get back to full guard.
Aray trying to mount his opponent but Matic defends it.
Matic is pressing down on Aray's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aray's guard. #REVR#
Matic looking to pass the guard.
Matic won't allow Aray to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustafa Aray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Aray tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matic defends well and Aray ends up having to push Matic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Matic tries to counter with a takedown but Aray is quick to defend against it.
Aray has a takedown stuffed.
Matic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aray's waist but Aray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matic off to one side.
Matic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aray defends well and Matic ends up having to push Aray into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Matic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aray looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Matic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aray is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Matic is trying to get an arm triangle but Aray is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Matic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aray, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aray is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Matic off and has taken his back!#T1##SUB2#
Aray is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Matic won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Aray off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mustafa Aray!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Matic looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Matic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Matic forces his way into half guard.
Brother wants to get back to his feet.
Brother avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matic.
Brother is looking to escape.
Brother blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matic.
Matic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matic working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Brother's thigh. Brother counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Matic postures up in Brother's guard and throws a big left but Brother blocks it. #T1#
Matic stops Brother from standing up.
Brother keeping moving, preventing Matic from controlling successfully.
Matic passes Brother's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brother keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brother on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Matic stops Brother from getting back to his feet.
Matic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brother pushes Matic off looking to stand but Matic dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Matic feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T2#
Brother is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Matic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matic prevents Brother from getting back to his feet.
Brother keeping moving, preventing Matic from controlling successfully.
Brother wants to stand but Matic is controlling the position.
Matic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matic landing some decent shots from guard.
Matic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matic stops Brother from standing up. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Matic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brother to the ground. Matic is now in Brother's guard.
Matic looks winded!
Matic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brother is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Matic is controlling him.
Matic is looking to work some ground and pound but Brother has wrist control.
Matic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brother wants to get back to his feet but Matic is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Brother trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Matic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Matic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brother with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Matic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brother wants to get back to his feet.
Matic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Matic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brother is staying active underneath Matic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brother pushes Matic off looking to stand but Matic dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Honda Matic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Matic drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matic distracts Brother with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brother is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Matic dives into side control.
Matic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brother is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Matic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brother has escaped the position, nice work there.
Matic sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Brother is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T1#
Brother is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Matic in side control, throwing shots but Brother defends.
Matic sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Brother is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Matic connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Brother some visible discomfort.
Matic prevents Brother from escaping the position.
Matic trying to control the position but Brother is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Matic is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Matic drives through with a takedown into Brother's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Honda Matic has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Matic trying to control but Brother is working from the bottom.
Matic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matic prevents Brother from getting back to his feet.
Matic distracts Brother with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Matic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brother wants to stand but Matic is controlling the position.
Brother avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brother working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matic.
Matic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brother wants to get back to his feet but Matic is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Matic throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brother tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Matic is in Brother's guard.#T3#
Matic throwing strikes but missing.
Brother preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brother wants to stand but Matic is controlling the position.
Matic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brother is keeping the position for now.
Matic won't allow Brother to get back to his feet.
Matic postures up in Brother's guard and throws a big left but Brother blocks it.
Brother working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matic.
Brother working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matic. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Matic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brother looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T4#
Brother is trying to get back to his feet.
Matic throws an elbow but Brother slips to the side and avoids it well.
Brother is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Brother takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Matic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Brother to see if he's OK.
Brother tries to escape but Matic is in control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matic throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Brother is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Matic asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Matic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brother is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Honda Matic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Matic gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Brother blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matic.
Matic trying to control the action but Brother is working from the bottom.
Brother wants to get back to his feet.
Matic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brother wants to get back to his feet.
Matic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Brother misses.
Brother pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Brother gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Matic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Matic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matic throwing strikes from guard but Brother blocks nicely.
Matic prevents Brother from getting back to his feet.
Matic throws an elbow that misses. Brother uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Matic's guard. Nice move by Brother!#REVR#
Matic has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Brother has passed into side control.
Ok Brother has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Honda Matic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Matic is trying to improve his position.
Matic wants to control but Brother postures up.
Brother wants to stand but Matic is controlling his arm.
Matic is trying to get back to half guard.
Brother tries to stand but Matic is controlling his head.
Brother scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
Brother wants to stand but Matic has his arm trapped.
Matic is looking for a sweep.
Matic is still trying to improve position.
Brother tries to stand but Matic is controlling his head. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Brother gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Brother breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brother looks to throw the jab but Matic is out of range. #CL#
Brother closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Matic works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Brother is looking for a triangle but Matic pushes his legs off easily.
Brother wants to stand but Matic is controlling the position.
Brother keeping moving, preventing Matic from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matic with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ok Brother showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Honda Matic!
A victorious Honda Matic 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Matic gets the takedown into side control.
Brother tries to escape but Matic is in control.
Matic working the ground and pound but Brother is defending the strikes.
Brother is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brother is not content to let Matic control the position.
Matic in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brother regains half guard, as Matic was trying to land strikes.
Brother is refusing to be controlled, as Matic sits in half guard. #T1#
Matic lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Matic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Matic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Matic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brother is looking to escape.
Matic throwing shots but Brother is blocking nicely.
Brother wants to get back to his feet.
Matic is pressing down on Brother's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brother is holding on for now.
Matic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Matic throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Brother to regain full guard.
Brother keeping moving, preventing Matic from controlling successfully.
Matic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matic wants to control from the top but Brother keeps moving.
Brother is looking to stand up but Matic isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matic avoids the body shot from Brother.
#TD2#
Matic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brother on his heels. He'll look to pass Brother's guard now, I'm sure.
Matic throws a big elbow that misses.
Matic throws a strike but Brother rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Brother would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Matic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Brother is refusing to be controlled, as Matic sits in half guard.
Matic stops Brother from getting back to his feet.
Matic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brother with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brother taking some punishment here, with Matic in his half guard.
Matic slips a nice elbow through Brother's hands, connecting with Brother's forehead.
Brother tries to kick Matic off but Matic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brother avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matic.
Matic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Matic is pressing down on Brother's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brother is holding on for now.
Brother is not content to let Matic control the position.#T4#
Brother is trying to stand.
Brother avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matic.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Matic connects with a nice short shot to Brother's temple.
Matic is looking to take a break and control but Brother is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matic is taking a breather. Brother says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Brother wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Honda Matic 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#
Matic dives in and scores a takedown into Brother's guard.
Matic is looking to work some ground and pound but Brother has wrist control.
Brother is looking to stand up but Matic isn't so interested in that idea.
Matic wants to pass the guard but Brother is keeping the position.
Brother is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Matic sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Matic postures up in Brother's guard and throws a big left but Brother blocks it.
Matic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Brother keeping moving, preventing Matic from controlling successfully.
Matic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brother swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brother wants to stand and escape but Matic is having none of it.
Matic postures up in Brother's guard and throws a big left but Brother blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matic tries to free his leg and advance position but Brother is retaining full guard.
Matic trying to control the position from guard on top but Brother is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Matic looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Matic throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Brother wants to stand but Matic is controlling the position.
Matic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matic throws a big elbow that misses.
Matic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brother works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matic with a nice head shot there.
Brother preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matic with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Brother is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Matic is controlling him.
Brother working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matic. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Matic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brother quickly recovers to half guard.
Matic working over Brother with some ground and pound. Brother looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ES#
Brother has one foot on Matic's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Brother wants to clinch up but Matic keeps it at a distance.
Matic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Matic drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matic is breathing heavily.
Brother wants to stand but Matic is controlling the position.
Honda Matic has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Matic throws a big right hand that misses.
Matic wants to pass the guard but Brother is keeping the position.
Matic stands up over Brother, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brother wants to stand but Matic is controlling the position.
Matic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brother is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Matic is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brother throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD2#
Matic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matic is looking to take a break and control but Brother is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Honda Matic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Brother's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Matic shoots in and bounces Brother off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brother wants to get back to his feet but Matic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Matic looking to pass the guard.
Brother wants to stand up but Matic is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matic stops Brother from standing up.
Matic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Matic throwing strikes but missing.
Brother wants to stand up but Matic is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Matic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brother is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Matic has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Brother defend it? Matic steps over the head and cranks it - Brother is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Matic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Honda Matic!
Honda Matic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Bilalovski shoots for a takedown but Matic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bilalovski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matic tries to counter with a takedown but Bilalovski is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Matic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bilalovski on his heels. He'll look to pass Bilalovski's guard now, I'm sure.
Matic scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Matic drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Matic seems to have locked his on tight now - Bilalovski screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Matic, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Honda Matic!
Honda Matic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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