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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2019 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flores.#CL2#
Matthews has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Flores is trying to trip Matthews. He has hold of a leg but Matthews is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Flores persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Matthews is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flores will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Flores connects with a couple of short punches.
Flores really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Matthews isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Flores stacks Matthews on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Flores!
Flores 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.#T1#
Flores creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Matthews sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Matthews is trying to control Flores's posture but Flores avoids it. #SU#
Flores has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nice takedown defense from Flores. No joy for Matthews on that attempt.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flores as he avoids it easily.
Matthews shoots for a double leg takedown but Flores sprawls well. He's pushed Matthews's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Douglass Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Matthews.
Nice takedown defense from Flores. No joy for Matthews on that attempt. #T2##TD#
Matthews gets caught napping as Flores dives in and scores a takedown. Matthews manages to retain guard.
Flores lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SU#
Flores gets to his feet - Matthews follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Matthews takes the fight into the clinch.
Flores changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matthews fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Matthews tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Flores defends well and Matthews ends up having to push Flores into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Flores 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.#ES2#
Matthews has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Flores has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T3#
Flores tries to pull guard but Matthews holds him up against the cage and eventually Flores drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Matthews works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Flores looking for subs off his back but Matthews has passed one foot through into half guard.
Matthews prevents Flores from improving his position.#ES#
Flores kicks off Matthews and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Matthews throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Flores tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Matthews is in Flores's guard.#ES#
Flores is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Matthews presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Flores has Matthews pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Flores pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Matthews tumbling to the mat - Flores dives into Matthews's guard.
Flores is breathing heavily.#SU#
Flores gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Matthews moves into the clinch successfully.
Flores throws a knee to the head but misses.
Flores misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matthews.
Flores with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglass Flores dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Matthews shoots for a double leg takedown but Flores sprawls well. He's pushed Matthews's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Flores seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've been informed that Matthews has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Matthews shoots in looking for a takedown. Flores tries to sprawl out of it but Matthews keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Flores manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Flores tries to counter with a takedown but Matthews is quick to defend against it.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown but Flores shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Douglass Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Matthews.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matthews is defended easily by Flores.#T1##TD#
Flores is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Matthews's half guard.
Matthews tries to kick Flores off in order to stand up. Flores Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SU#
Flores decides to stand up, so the ref orders Matthews to his feet. #CL2#
Matthews rushes Flores and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Matthews is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Matthews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matthews wants a takedown but no success here.
Flores wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Matthews gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Flores manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T3#
Matthews gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Flores moves into the clinch.
Matthews goes for a takedown attempt but Flores pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
Matthews tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flores sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matthews somewhat.#TD#
Flores closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T4#
Flores lands with a punch from half guard.
Flores prevents Matthews from standing back up.
#SUB#
Flores seems to be working for a kimura but Matthews defends the submission attempt.
Flores is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matthews can do to turn this around?
Flores is thwarting Matthews's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglass Flores dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Matthews shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flores but Flores pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Flores gets a clinch.
Matthews is trying to pull guard but Flores has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Douglass Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Matthews.
Flores is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Flores lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matthews is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flores. #T1##BC#
Flores breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matthews is defended easily by Flores.
Matthews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flores throws a sloppy head kick and Matthews moves out of range easily.
Flores stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Flores wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matthews.
Flores wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#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.
Flores throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Flores gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Flores. #TD#
Flores jumps guard.
#ES#
Flores pushes Matthews off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Matthews clinches. #T3##BC#
Flores pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Douglass Flores is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown but Flores shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Flores attempts a counter takedown but Matthews avoids it well and moves away.
Matthews tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flores swivels and escapes.
Flores stuffs the takedown attempt from Matthews. Matthews gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Matthews has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Flores throws a series of strikes that have Matthews backpedaling.
Flores shoots in for a double leg but Matthews sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Flores sets himself, and Matthews steps forward looking for the clinch! Flores avoids it this time.
Flores scores with a sloppy right hand. Matthews should have avoided that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews tries for a takedown but Flores sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglass Flores showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Flores has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglass Flores!
In defeat, Jake Matthews stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one is ready for "THE CELTIC KID" '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Herring. Those never looked like landing.
Matthews changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Matthews fails with a takedown attempt.
Matthews staying out of range there.
Matthews fails with a takedown attempt.
Matthews shoots for a double leg takedown but Herring sprawls well. He's pushed Matthews's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lamar Herring has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Matthews.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Matthews takes the fight into the clinch.
Matthews is trying to pull guard but Herring has him pressed against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Matthews has hold of one of Herring's legs. Herring is fighting the takedown attempt but Matthews gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Matthews chips away with some ground and pound.
Herring keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Herring looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Matthews puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Matthews there.
Matthews prevents Herring from improving his position.
Herring is controlling Matthews's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Herring is trying to control but Matthews passes into side control!
#T2#
Herring is looking to reverse the position.
Matthews taking a breather here.
Herring is trying to improve his position.
Matthews fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SU2#
Matthews stands up and beckons Herring to his feet.
Lamar Herring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Herring drives through and clinches with Matthews against the cage.
#T3#
Herring jumps guard but Matthews turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Herring 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. Herring gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Herring lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Herring.
Matthews fails to land with a series of punches.
Herring throws a push kick but Matthews slaps the foot to one side.
Despite the aggression on Matthews's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Matthews tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Herring defends well and Matthews ends up having to push Herring into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Matthews fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Matthews or perhaps it was just good defense by Herring, which made it look bad.
Herring tries to counter by clinching up but Matthews breaks away and moves out of range.
Herring lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Herring leaves Matthews with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Matthews dives in and grabs Herring's left leg, looking for a takedown. Herring pushes down on Matthews's head and hops out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Herring moves into range and clinches up with Matthews.#BC#
Herring's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Herring 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#
Herring throws a head kick but Matthews moves out of range.
Herring goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matthews avoids a punch combination nicely.
Herring pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A cross from Herring lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matthews shoots in for a double leg but Herring sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Herring misses the target.
Herring throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Matthews counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Herring! #T1#
Matthews trying to control the position but Herring is working away.
You can see the frustration on Herring's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Matthews decides to stand back up.
Lamar Herring is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Herring misses with a head kick.
Herring stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Herring wants it to stay on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Matthews fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Herring avoids it really well and circles away.
Herring feinted with a counter takedown.
Lamar Herring has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Matthews.
Matthews blocks a head kick by Herring.
Matthews is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Herring moves in looking to clinch but Matthews pushes him off.
Herring swinging wildly here.
Matthews is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Matthews shoots in but no luck this time.
Herring wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Herring is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matthews can do to turn this around?
Herring tries to clinch up but Matthews circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Matthews shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Herring sprawls well. Herring wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matthews gets slowly back to his feet.
Matthews lands an overhand right.
Matthews shoots in looking for a takedown but Herring manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matthews's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Herring. No joy for Matthews on that attempt.
As Matthews tries to get set, Herring tries to push him back and clinch up but Matthews manages to avoid the attempt.
Matthews is breathing heavily.#T4#
Herring throws a head kick but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews wants to clinch.
Matthews swats away the attempt to clinch by Herring.
Herring looks to land a combination but Matthews avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herring throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Herring is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Herring dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Herring takes a swing at Matthews's ribcage but misses.
Herring misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Matthews counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Herring is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Matthews presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Herring fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Matthews turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews trying to control the action but Herring is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Herring tries to bench press Matthews off him but Matthews keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Herring wants to control but Matthews postures up.
Herring trying to control but Matthews flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Herring is trapped and Matthews is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Matthews controls the action.
Herring prevents Matthews from getting a body triangle.
Herring wants to escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Herring preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Matthews. #T2##SUB2#
Matthews is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Herring defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Matthews's arms. #SUB2#
Matthews looking to break Herring's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Herring remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Matthews will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Herring looking very determined here, making life difficult for Matthews.
#T3#
Herring trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Matthews trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Matthews is cranking Herring's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Herring! He's tightened the choke and Herring is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Matthews!
After the fight, Jake Matthews was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Matthews with a poor takedown
and Matthews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Matthews shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rivers keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rivers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Matthews lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rivers throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers trying to strike off his back.
Matthews wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
Rivers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Matthews makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Rivers throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rivers wants to sweep here but Matthews controlling him for the moment.
Rivers trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rivers tries to strike from the bottom.
Matthews trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Rivers controlling the position.
Rivers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matthews looking to pass the guard.
Rivers 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.
Matthews stopping the sweep attempt from Rivers.
Rivers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rivers is pulling down on Matthews's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matthews tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rivers counters with a straight right hand.
Matthews is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rivers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2##CL2#
Matthews clinches.
Rivers tries to land knees in the clinch but Matthews avoids the damage to the body.
Rivers is trying to pull guard but Matthews has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Matthews is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rivers's half guard.
Rivers strikes from the bottom but Matthews passes into mount!
Rivers is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Matthews can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rivers is looking to escape.
Rivers is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Rivers is desperately trying to improve his position but Matthews has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Rivers tries to lock up and control but Matthews gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Matthews lands a big shot there that rocks Rivers but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC2#
Rivers is rocked!
Rivers tries to hold on but Matthews pushes him away.
Oh Rivers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Matthews! Rivers is hurt baaadly! Matthews is firing away with more strikes - Rivers is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Matthews!
After the fight, Jake Matthews was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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