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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Ammons wants to clinch.#TD2#
Ammons closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Matthews quickly recovers to half guard.
Ammons is taking a breather. Matthews 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.
Ammons wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Matthews uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews seems keen to control Ammons's posture.
Ammons landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Matthews is controlling Ammons's posture.
Ammons not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood 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.
Matthews controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Matthews looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ammons is one step ahead there.
Matthews being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ammons shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Matthews's guard.
Ammons is looking to work some ground and pound but Matthews has wrist control.#T3#
Matthews wants to sweep here but Ammons controlling him for the moment.
Ammons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matthews is keeping the position for now.
Matthews can't keep his opponent in guard - Ammons advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ammons is looking to advance position but Matthews won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ammons tries to stand but can't do so whilst Matthews controls his leg.
Matthews is staying active underneath Ammons, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Matthews is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ammons scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ammons trying to control the pace.
Matthews is trying to stand.
#SU2#
Ammons decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Ammons drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matthews really is a fat lump.
Ammons content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthews wants to stand up but Ammons is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Ammons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rhett Matthews's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ammons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ammons throws a leg kick but Matthews sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
Ammons closes the distance and pushes Matthews back into the cage.#TD2#
Ammons has picked Matthews up - he's going for a ride! Ammons dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ammons content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Matthews wants to control but Ammons is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews manages to get to full guard.
Ammons trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Ammons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Ammons won't allow Matthews to sweep him here.
Ammons wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews is trying to keep Ammons in close.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Ammons shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Matthews manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T2#
Ammons slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ammons trying to control the position but Matthews is working away.
Matthews wants to control but Ammons postures up.
Matthews sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Matthews is refusing to be controlled, as Ammons sits in half guard.
Matthews keeping control of the position. #T3#
Matthews tries to roll over but Ammons keeps him under control.
Ammons is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
A nice elbow there by Ammons.
Ammons can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matthews is looking to escape.
Ammons working the ground and pound effectively.
#T4##SU2#
Ammons get's back to his feet.
Matthews avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ammons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matthews wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Ammons scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Matthews struggling a bit here.
Ammons tries to advance to mount but Matthews instead regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ammons is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Ammons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rhett Matthews's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ammons tries to clinch but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matthews looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Duke Ammons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Ammons.
Ammons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matthews manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Ammons closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Matthews controls the position for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ammons working away.#T1#
Ammons tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Matthews is looking for a sweep.
Matthews sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
It looks like Ammons is going to stand back up.
#SU2#
Ammons gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Ammons looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Matthews avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ammons trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ammons sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Matthews holds on and takes a little breather.
Matthews bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ammons's guard. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ammons can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ammons wants to stand and escape but Matthews is having none of it. #ES2#
Ammons pushes Matthews off and gets back to his feet.
Matthews circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3##CL#
Matthews clinches.
Matthews tries to pull guard but Ammons won't allow it.
#TD2#
Ammons manages to pull guard.
Ammons wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Matthews scoring with some ground and pound.
Matthews wants to stand and escape but instead Ammons has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Ammons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matthews has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ammons throws an elbow that misses. Matthews uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ammons's guard. Nice move by Matthews!#REVR##T4#
Ammons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ammons wants to stand up but Matthews is controlling him.
Matthews throwing strikes from guard but Ammons blocks nicely.
Matthews would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ammons looking for a sweep. Not yet Ammons, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ammons trying to keep a closed guard but Matthews is proving a slippery customer.
Rhett Matthews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duke Ammons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Ammons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ammons has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Ammons!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD2#
Rogers lands a left and a right that send Matthews crashing to the mat, dazed. Rogers thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
Rhett Matthews's cut is getting worse.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Matthews wants to stay close but Rogers steps back to make room for something. Matthews seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Rogers and Matthews drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Blake Rogers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
And Win A scores with a takedown into Matthews's guard.
And Win A scoring with some ground and pound. #CUT2#
Rhett Matthews's cut is getting worse.
And Win A tries to stand but Matthews is controlling from the bottom.
And Win A in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And Win A wants to stand and escape but instead Matthews has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Matthews trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Matthews thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Matthews postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! And Win A is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Matthews, into his guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
And Win A throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matthews works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matthews is trying to control the position but And Win A postures up.
And Win A throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells And Win A's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #CUT2#
Rhett Matthews's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rhett Matthews's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). I Just Fight And Win A!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Allen Schroeder is looking to clinch.
Matthews throwing a counter right hand but Allen Schroeder manages to avoid it.
Matthews circles away from the clinch attempt.
Allen Schroeder tries to clinch up
and Matthews counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2#
Allen Schroeder drops Matthews with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Matthews looks back up at him and smiles so Allen Schroeder waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT2#
Rhett Matthews's cut is getting worse.
Allen Schroeder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matthews paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matthews throwing a counter right hand but Allen Schroeder manages to avoid it.
Allen Schroeder tries to clinch there but Matthews circles away.
Allen Schroeder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen Schroeder tries to clinch but Matthews is having none of it.
A low kick from Allen Schroeder misses #CL#
and Matthews moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Allen Schroeder manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Matthews postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Allen Schroeder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matthews. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Matthews drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matthews jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Matthews is working Allen Schroeder over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Allen Schroeder wants to sweep here but Matthews controlling him for the moment.
Matthews distracts Allen Schroeder with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Matthews won't allow Allen Schroeder to get back to his feet.
Matthews content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matthews working some strikes from top position.#SU#
Matthews gets to his feet - Allen Schroeder follows without any prompting.
Allen Schroeder wants to clinch up but Matthews keeps it at a distance.
Matthews went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Allen Schroeder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matthews swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matthews switches off momentarily and Allen Schroeder cracks him with a monster right hand! Matthews topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Allen Schroeder dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Allen Schroeder!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Travis Allen Schroeder!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brown showed some decent athleticism there.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matthews keeps working.
Matthews controlling the position well.
Brown prevents Matthews from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Matthews could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ground and pound from Brown. #T1#
Matthews has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Matthews is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brown is keen to just control but Matthews is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.#CUT2#
It looks like Rhett Matthews has been cut.
Matthews is trying to get back to full guard.
Matthews is looking to get back to full guard here but Brown has managed to pass to side control instead.
Matthews is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Brown trying to control the action but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Brown advances to full mount.
A nice elbow there by Brown.#CUT2#
Rhett Matthews's cut is getting worse.
Brown lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC2#
Matthews is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Rhett Matthews's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rhett Matthews's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jax Brown!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Matthews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Jeremy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Jeremy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Matthews did well to prevent Jeremy getting side control.
Matthews gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jeremy stopping the sweep attempt from Matthews.
Jeremy wants to stand but Matthews is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jeremy chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeremy connects with a couple of short punches.
Jeremy trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Matthews tries to strike from the bottom.
#T1#
Jeremy trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Jeremy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jeremy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Matthews really is a fat lump.
Jeremy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matthews looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matthews working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Matthews working for a triangle but Jeremy defends it easily.
Matthews might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jeremy tries to free his leg and advance position but Matthews is retaining full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Matthews is controlling Jeremy's posture.
Jeremy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jeremy postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matthews pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jeremy is out of range and Matthews settles back down.
Matthews keeps the fight on the outside.
Jeremy moves in looking to clinch but Matthews pushes him off.#TD2#
Jeremy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matthews on his heels. He'll look to pass Matthews's guard now, I'm sure.
Jeremy wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving. #T3#
Jeremy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jeremy wants to take a breather but Matthews is having none of it.
Matthews slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jeremy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matthews is keeping the position for now.
Matthews trying to keep a closed guard but Jeremy is proving a slippery customer.
Jeremy looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jeremy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jeremy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Matthews looking for a sweep. Not yet Matthews, not yet.
Matthews lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthews wants to get up but he can't break Jeremy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Jeremy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matthews is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ron Jeremy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Jeremy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Matthews napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Matthews gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jeremy 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 tries to roll over but Jeremy keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews is working hard here to advance position.
Jeremy is stalling here. Matthews is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jeremy seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Matthews has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T1#
Jeremy is looking to regain half guard here but Matthews keeps moving and retains side control.
Jeremy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matthews. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Matthews thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Matthews working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Jeremy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Matthews cracks Jeremy with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SU#
Matthews stands up. #TD2#
Matthews gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jeremy to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
Matthews is looking to stand up but Jeremy isn't so interested in that idea.
Jeremy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Matthews wants to sweep here but Jeremy controlling him for the moment.
Jeremy trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jeremy preventing the sweep. #T3#
Jeremy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matthews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matthews manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jeremy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Jeremy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jeremy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jeremy looking for a sweep. Not yet Jeremy, not yet. #SUB2#
Jeremy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU#
Matthews gets to his feet. Jeremy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Jeremy tries to close the distance and clinch but Matthews swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Matthews gets caught flat footed, as Jeremy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Matthews manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Jeremy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews lands a couple of digs.
Matthews would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Matthews thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Matthews is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jeremy wants to sweep here but Matthews controlling him for the moment.
Jeremy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhett Matthews dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Jeremy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Matthews's guard.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Jeremy from controlling successfully.
Jeremy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Matthews looking for a triangle here. Jeremy is fighting it but it looks tight! Matthews pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jeremy is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rhett Matthews!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Bristow scores with a takedown into Matthews's guard.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Bristow from controlling successfully.
Matthews looking for a sweep. Not yet Matthews, not yet.
Bristow wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
Bristow throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bristow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matthews is pulling down on Bristow's head to control his posture.
Matthews keeping full guard, as Bristow tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Bristow tries to clinch but Matthews is having none of it. #TD2#
Bristow gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Matthews throws Bristow to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Bristow manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matthews on his heels. He'll look to pass Matthews's guard now, I'm sure.
Bristow trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bristow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bristow looking to pass the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bristow looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Matthews is pulling down on Bristow's head. It's preventing any offense from Bristow, at least for the moment.
Matthews could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Matthews is looking to stand up but Bristow isn't so interested in that idea.
Bristow trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews 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.#T3##TD2#
Bristow scores with a takedown into Matthews's guard.
Matthews wants to sweep here but Bristow controlling him for the moment.
Matthews is working hard here to advance position.
Bristow wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews has his hands on Bristow's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Bristow wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
Bristow wants to stand but Matthews is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bristow throws an elbow that misses. Matthews uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bristow's guard. Nice move by Matthews!#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews stopping the sweep attempt from Bristow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rhett Matthews will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bristow is looking to clinch.
It looked like Matthews wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bristow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Bristow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Matthews manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Bristow successfully pulls guard.
Matthews scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Matthews drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matthews jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Bristow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matthews defends well.
Bristow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bristow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Matthews postures up and lands a big shot to Bristow's brow. #SU#
Matthews decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Bristow is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Matthews's half guard.#ES#
Matthews manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL#
Matthews moves into range and clinches up with Bristow.
Matthews jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bristow walks away with a smile on his face. Matthews gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Matthews looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Bristow makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Bristow gets the takedown into side control. #SU2#
Bristow has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bristow throws a nice looking combination but Matthews bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andy Bristow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Bristow closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Matthews quickly recovers to half guard.
Matthews is trying to escape back to his feet but Bristow uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SUB2#
Bristow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matthews knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Matthews is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bristow's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3##SUB2#
Bristow is working for an americana but Matthews has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Bristow was thinking about the submission.
Bristow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bristow being controlled here momentarily.
Rhett Matthews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bristow has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Matthews is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bristow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Matthews escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bristow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bristow is standing up over Matthews. Matthews looks to escape but Bristow dives into side control.
Matthews is trying to escape the position but Bristow is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rhett Matthews will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Bristow drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Matthews wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bristow manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Bristow is looking to take a break and control but Matthews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matthews is concentrating on defense, preventing Bristow from advancing position.
Bristow is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bristow wants to control but Matthews is keeping him busy. #T1#
Bristow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bristow is thwarting Matthews's attempts to control the position.
Matthews regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bristow.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Bristow from controlling successfully.
Matthews controlling the position.
Bristow wants to pass the guard but Matthews is keeping the position.
Bristow trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom. #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.
Matthews is pulling down on Bristow's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bristow doesn't manage to clinch there - Matthews circles away.
Bristow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matthews swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Matthews was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Bristow scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Matthews wants to control but Bristow is keeping busy.
Matthews tries to roll over but Bristow keeps him under control.
Bristow trying to control the action but Matthews is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Bristow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Matthews defends it well.
Matthews is not content to let Bristow control the position.
Matthews is positioning himself well to prevent Bristow advancing to mount.
Bristow trying to control from Matthews's half guard. Matthews has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #ES#
Matthews is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T4#
Bristow wants to get back to striking at distance but Matthews won't allow it.
#TD2#
Bristow pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Bristow has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Matthews off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bristow tries to land a front kick but Matthews steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matthews keeps the fight on the outside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Bristow looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Matthews has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bristow has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rhett Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matthews has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rhett Matthews!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Matthews slips a jab from The Nigerian.
Matthews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Nigerian throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for The Nigerian. That snapped Matthews's head back.
#CUT2#
It looks like Rhett Matthews has been cut.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from The Nigerian.
Matthews seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The Nigerian 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 has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Matthews pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
The Nigerian gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The Nigerian thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Matthews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Nigerian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matthews's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews fails to pull guard.
Matthews content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1#
Matthews tries to pull guard but The Nigerian forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The Nigerian wants to break free but Matthews has control.
The Nigerian tries to break the clinch but Matthews is controlling the position.
The Nigerian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matthews tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Nigerian smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhett Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
The Nigerian lands a big uppercut and Matthews crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Matthews looks OK. The Nigerian waves Matthews back to his feet!
The Nigerian pounces like a tiger and cracks Matthews with a vicious hook! Matthews is down but not out! The Nigerian follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Efe Ajagba The Nigerian!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Matthews drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Williams tries to break free but Matthews pushes him back against the cage.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matthews blocks it with crossed arms.
Matthews effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
Matthews pulls guard.
Williams is working Matthews over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Matthews manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Matthews drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matthews jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing Matthews from standing up. #SU#
Matthews stands up from Williams's guard - Matthews perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1##CL#
Matthews moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matthews as Williams tries to tie him up.
Williams throws an elbow but it misses.
Matthews has Williams pushed against the cage.
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams is looking to control Matthews's arms but Matthews gets an underhook and turns him. Now Williams has his back to the cage. #TD#
Matthews successfully pulls guard.
#T2#
Matthews lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Williams wants to stand but Matthews is controlling the position. #SUB#
Matthews thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Williams has momentary wrist control but Matthews slips an elbow through the middle.
Matthews won't allow Williams to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews wants to stand but Williams has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Matthews gets to his feet - Williams follows without any prompting.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matthews really is a fat lump.#KD2#
Williams drops Matthews with a beautiful combination! Matthews stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Williams is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Rhett Matthews has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Williams clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Matthews is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Williams to keep the fight standing.
Matthews stalling against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Williams takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Williams tries to break free but Matthews pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Matthews tightens his grip and picks Williams up, before dumping him to the ground. Williams manages to land in guard.
Matthews is standing up over Williams. Williams looks to escape but Matthews dives into side control.
#REVB#
Matthews cracks Williams with a big right hand but Williams just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB#
Matthews tries for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
Matthews 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.#T4#
Williams is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Matthews has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SU#
Matthews decides to stand back up. Matthews steps back and let's Williams get back to his feet.#TD2#
Williams drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matthews. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews sneaks back into half guard.
Williams is looking to stall here but Matthews recovers full guard.
Williams throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rhett Matthews will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rhett Matthews's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Matthews closes the distance and clinches.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Matthews has double underhooks.
Williams wants to break free but Matthews has control.
Matthews has Williams pressed against the cage, preventing Williams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Williams looking to stall.
Williams looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Matthews manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Matthews slips a nice elbow through Williams's hands, connecting with Williams's forehead.#T1#
Williams is looking to escape.#SUB#
Matthews is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Williams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matthews. #SUB#
Matthews seems to be working for a kimura but Williams defends the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Matthews is working for a submission of some sort.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matthews drops an elbow to the side of Williams's head.
Matthews lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Matthews is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Matthews 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.
Matthews is nestled in close to Williams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Williams is trying to stand.
Williams trying to control here.
Williams pushes Matthews off looking to stand but Matthews dives back in and keeps control.
Matthews drops an elbow to the side of Williams's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Matthews working the head and body with strikes.
Williams missing with punches from the bottom.
Matthews takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Matthews scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Matthews controlling the action here.#SUB#
Matthews seems to be looking for submissions.
Matthews lands with a punch from half guard.
Matthews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Matthews seems to be working for a kimura but Williams defends the submission attempt.
Matthews is nestled in close to Williams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Williams is looking for a sweep. Matthews is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Matthews there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rhett Matthews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Matthews is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Williams is just riding it out for now. Matthews eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Matthews wants to work for an arm triangle but Williams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matthews is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Matthews is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhett Matthews dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rhett Matthews's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matthews looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Williams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matthews to the mat! Matthews manages to get full guard.
Williams wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Matthews has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams wanted to stand there but Matthews had control of the position.
Williams chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matthews might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Williams is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Matthews manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Matthews postures up.
Matthews chips away with some ground and pound.
Matthews with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Matthews drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Matthews off! Matthews jumps back into Williams's guard.
Matthews cracks Williams with a solid left hand.#T2#
Matthews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams wants to stand up but Matthews is controlling him.
Matthews in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matthews trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Matthews tries to sprawl but Williams drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Matthews kicks off Williams and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matthews moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duke Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3##TD2#
Williams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matthews to the mat! Matthews manages to get full guard. #ES#
Matthews pushes Williams off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Williams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Matthews pushes Williams off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews dodges the punch combination from Williams.
#TD2#
Williams feints and as Matthews raises his hands in defense, Williams changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T4#
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matthews seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Williams wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
Matthews pulls Williams in close to his closed guard and prevents Williams from doing any damage or advancing position.
Duke Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rhett Matthews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matthews has momentary wrist control but Williams slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rhett Matthews.
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 30:26
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rhett Matthews!
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