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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Thompson stuffs the takedown.
Thompson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Slater rushes Thompson and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Slater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slater. #CL#
Slater clinches up with Thompson and pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Slater jumps guard and drags Thompson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Slater has control of Thompson's left arm, preventing Thompson from doing any damage.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Slater throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Slater has wrist control.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slater working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Slater moves away and avoids it.
Slater shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thompson but Thompson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.#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.
Slater looks to clinch #TD2#
and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Slater wants to get back to his feet.
Slater works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Slater is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thompson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thompson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving.
Thompson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson working some strikes from top position.
Slater is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving. #ES#
Slater manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Thompson lands with a right hand.
Thompson throws a right hand that Slater ducks under and follows up with a left that Slater also avoids with ease.
Slater looks for a takedown but Thompson sprawls well.
Thompson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Matthew Slater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Slater shoots and misses
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slater's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thompson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slater scrambles back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Thompson as he connects with a hook.
Slater misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Slater is breathing heavily.
Slater is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thompson is looking for the big counter here.
Thompson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Slater under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jay Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Thompson.#CL#
Slater gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Thompson clobbers Slater with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slater circles away quickly and effectively.
Slater drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thompson sprawls and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Thompson. That snapped Slater's head back.
Slater tries for a takedown but Thompson circles away easily
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Slater has his takedown stuffed
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Thompson as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Slater swinging wildly here.
Thompson throws a good cross that connects.
Thompson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
Thompson lands with a cross.
Slater moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Slater fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Thompson finds it's way through Slater's defenses.
Donk. Thompson catches Slater right on the button with a cross.
Thompson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Slater keeps Thompson at a distance using the push kick.
Thompson works over Slater's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
Slater is looking to clinch.
Thompson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Slater fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thompson avoids it really well and circles away.
Thompson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Slater has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thompson finds it's way round the side to connect with Slater's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slater tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range.
Slater will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thompson!
Slater shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Thompson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thompson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thompson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thompson sizes up Slater with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Slater tries to close the distance and clinch but Thompson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good shot there by Thompson.
Slater slips under a jab.
Thompson cracks Slater with a good jab.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Slater avoids nicely.
Thompson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Thompson misses its intended target. #T4#
Thompson scores with a jab. Slater acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Slater shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but Slater keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slater tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jay Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slater is defended easily by Thompson.
Thompson feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slater.
Thompson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Slater looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Thompson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Slater 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thompson misses with the combination.
It looked like Slater wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slater fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slater changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to avoid it but Slater manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thompson to the ground. Thompson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slater shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but Slater keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matthew Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Slater throws the kick towards the body but Thompson avoids it.
Slater takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Thompson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thompson connects with a nice looking jab.
Thompson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Slater has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Slater there as he acknowledges the shot.
Slater throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease.
Slater blocks a jab.
Slater drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thompson sprawls and moves away.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Thompson stalks Slater and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Slater's face. Slater staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson lands with a straight right. Slater didn't see that one coming.
Slater scores with a shot to the body.
Thompson throws a good cross that connects.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slater fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Slater sets himself, and Thompson steps forward looking for the clinch! Slater avoids it this time.
Decent striking displayed by Thompson there.
Slater shoots in looking for a takedown but Thompson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slater's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thompson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Thompson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Slater throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Slater.
Thompson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slater.
Thompson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thompson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Slater throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Slater moves out of range.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thompson scores with a one two! Slater had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thompson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Thompson.
A left and a right from Thompson both land. Nice combination.
Thompson with a jab.
Thompson connects with a single shot there.
Slater walks into a jab.
Thompson cracks Slater with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Slater closes the distance and clinches up with Thompson, looking for a takedown. Slater pushes Thompson against the cage but Thompson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slater swinging wildly here.
Thompson lands with a hook. Slater tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thompson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Thompson!
Jay Thompson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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