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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Matthison bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rand tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matthison wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Matthison cracks Rand with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Matthison trying to control the position but Rand is working away.
Rand sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Rand looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matthison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthison frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rand really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1#
Matthison wants to control the pace but Rand is squirming around nicely.
Rand wants to control but Matthison is having none of it.
Rand tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matthison pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB2#
Matthison is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rand has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rand regains half guard.
Rand has his hands clasped together around Matthison's back. He's all about the action.
Matthison lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Matthison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rand does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rand tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Matthison is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rand defends it well.
Matthison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rand regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Rand is looking for a triangle but Matthison pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Matthison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Rand has his foot on Matthison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matthison works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Matthison throws a strike but Rand rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Matthison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rand throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matthison works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Matthison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matthison is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Rand is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Matthison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rand has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matthison has managed to get both his arms back between Rand's legs - danger averted.
Rand looking for a sweep. Not yet Rand, not yet.
Matthison trying to control but Rand is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Rand has his foot on Matthison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matthison works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rand is breathing heavily.
Matthison wants to control from the top but Rand keeps moving.
Matthison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rand's head.
Matthison is working Rand over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Matthison preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Matthison is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rand is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rand has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Matthison looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthison keeping moving, preventing Rand from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Matthison dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Matthison shoots in for a double leg but Rand sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rand looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matthison is fending him off so far but Rand persists. Nope, Matthison circles away and we're back to standing.
Matthison has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Rand instigates a clinch.
Rand unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Matthison tries to break free but Rand pushes him back against the cage.
Rand comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matthison takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rand shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Matthison defends it nicely.
Matthison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Rand showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matthison.
Rand lands the left hand.
Matthison has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rand.
Matthison shoots in for a takedown but Rand shows good takedown defense.
Danny Rand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Matthison.
Rand thumps Matthison with a low kick.
Matthison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rand as he avoids it easily.
Matthison is breathing heavily.#TD#
Rand fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Matthison sprawls well initially but Rand persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Matthison tries to get to full guard but Rand has control of the leg.
Rand wants to free his trapped foot but Matthison is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Matthison gets full guard.#T2#
Matthison wants to stand and escape but Rand is having none of it.
Rand sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rand trying to control but Matthison is working from the bottom. #SU#
Rand gets to his feet. Matthison looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Rand clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthison drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rand unloads a knee to the mid-section. Matthison lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rand creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3##TD#
Rand has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Matthison regains guard immediately.
Rand won't allow Matthison to sweep him here. #SU#
Rand stands up from Matthison's guard - Rand perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rand's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matthison under the eye.
Rand throws a right hand that Matthison ducks under and follows up with a left that Matthison also avoids with ease.
Matthison tries to counter with a clinch but Rand shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Matthison gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rand to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rand's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Matthison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rand gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB2#
Rand avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matthison 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#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Rand is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matthison pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Matthison is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rand trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Rand dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Rand swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matthison.
Matthison shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab from Rand finds it's way through Matthison's defenses. #CL#
Rand clinches up with Matthison and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rand.
Matthison looking for a takedown.
Danny Rand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Matthison.
Matthison takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rand lands an uppercut.
Rand lands a nice elbow.
Rand has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Matthison is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rand working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Matthison is trying to drag Rand to the mat but Rand just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rand landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rand lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matthison fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Matthison takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rand pushes Matthison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rand connects with a nasty looking knee right to Matthison's face.
#ROC#Matthison is rocked!
Matthison is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rand gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Rand breaks from the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rand!
Matthison is still on wobbly legs! Can Rand finish him?
Danny Rand is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Matthison has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthison tries for a takedown but Rand circles away easily
and Rand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Rand pushes Matthison up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rand.
Rand pushes Matthison back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD#
Rand has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Matthison clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Matthison is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Rand works over Matthison's head and body with a nice combination.
Rand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matthison shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rand but Rand pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Rand moves into range and clinches up with Matthison.#T3#
Rand scores with a knee to the head.
#TD#
Rand works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rand postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SU#
Rand stands up and waves to Matthison to follow him.
Rand cracks Matthison with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rand throws a nice head kick!
Matthison slips a jab and a cross from Rand.
Matthison shoots in looking for a takedown but Rand manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matthison's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rand lands a high kick!
Rand throws a series of punches but Matthison avoids them all with ease. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matthison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matthison can do to turn this around?
Rand will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matthison seems to have recovered his senses.
Rand avoids the head kick by Matthison.
#TD#
Rand decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rand is keen to just control but Matthison is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Rand is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Matthison works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthison working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Rand showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rand 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Rand!
After the big win, Danny Rand made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KOMBAT KLOTHING and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
BLAZE 14 - MURPHY VS DRACULA
Date: Feb 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Scott looks for a takedown but Matthison sprawls well.
Scott shoots in for a double leg but Matthison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matthison seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Matthison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Scott misses with a takedown #CL#
and Matthison counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Matthison.
Marcus Matthison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Scott.#TD#
Matthison jumps guard and drags Scott to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Matthison working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Matthison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthison trying to control the position.
Matthison has his hands on Scott's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Scott is looking to work some ground and pound but Matthison has wrist control.
Matthison controlling the position.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Matthison.
Scott controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Scott got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matthison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Scott has managed to get both his arms back between Matthison's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Scott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Scott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matthison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Matthison managing to control the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Matthison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scott defends well.
Matthison keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Scott being controlled here momentarily.
Matthison is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Scott won't allow Matthison to sweep him here. #T3#
Scott is fighting to break Matthison's control of his arms but Matthison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Matthison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scott.
Matthison keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matthison scores with a one two! Scott had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD2#
Scott throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Matthison tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Scott is in Matthison's guard.#SUB#
Matthison looking for a guillotine here but Scott defends easily.
Matthison wants to stand up but Scott is controlling him. #T4##SUB#
Matthison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Matthison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scott trying to control but Matthison is working from the bottom.
Matthison wants to stand and escape but Scott is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthison being controlled here, momentarily.
Scott preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Matthison dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Matthison looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Scott holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Matthison is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scott has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Matthison from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthison looking to pass the guard.
Scott wants to sweep here but Matthison controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Matthison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Matthison postures up and lands a big shot to Scott's brow. #SUB#
Matthison drops back, looking for a kneebar! Scott looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Scott looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Scott! #REVB#
Matthison looking for a sweep but Scott has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We've been informed that Scott has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Matthison is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scott cracks Matthison with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Scott is landing with some decent strikes but Matthison is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Scott prevents Matthison from getting the reversal.
Matthison tries to hold on but Scott postures up.
Matthison regains half guard.
Matthison trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Matthison is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Scott stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Matthison to get to his feet.
Scott fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matthison avoids it really well and circles away.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matthison as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Scott manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matthison on his heels. He'll look to pass Matthison's guard now, I'm sure.
Matthison wriggles free and stands up. #T4##TD#
Matthison gets the takedown into side control.
Scott tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Matthison is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Scott can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Matthison is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Scott is surviving well by controlling Matthison's body position as best he can.
Scott is squirming around, avoiding Matthison's attempts to control the action.
Scott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marcus Matthison will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Matthison.
Scott shoots for a double leg takedown but Matthison sprawls well. He's pushed Scott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Matthison closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Scott's guard.
Matthison postures up.
#SU#
Matthison gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Scott gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Matthison to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Matthison forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Scott is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Matthison has latched onto it... Big trouble! Matthison pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Scott is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Matthison!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Matthison!
Michael Scott was interviewed post fight and said 'It was Dwight's fault for my lose he's so annoying'. |
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Event:
BLAZE 9 - THE HUN VS RIDER
Date: Jan 07, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Matthison shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
De Janeiro is concentrating on defense, preventing Matthison from advancing position. #SUB#
De Janeiro looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Matthison pushes past his half guard into mount!
De Janeiro tries to lock up and control but Matthison gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Matthison is trying to take his opponent's back.
De Janeiro blocking the ground and pound.
Matthison throws a sloppy strike and De Janeiro uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and De Janeiro has ended up in Matthison's guard.
Matthison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Matthison working for a triangle but De Janeiro defends it easily.
#SUB2#
De Janeiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
De Janeiro advances position into side control!#SUB#
De Janeiro is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Matthison looks calm but he's in trouble here. De Janeiro gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Matthison is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! De Janeiro lets go of the hold and Matthison can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rio De Janeiro!
A relieved looking Rio De Janeiro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2020 |
#R1#
McFox shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matthison as he avoids it easily.
A low kick from Matthison is predictable there
and McFox counters with a series of strikes. Matthison will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
McFox forces Matthison back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
McFox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Matthison shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Matthison tries to pass the half guard into mount. McFox knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McFox is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matthison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matthison's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
I really don't envy Matthison right now.
#SUB2#
McFox tightening his grip on Matthison, looking for the choke. #T1#
Matthison trying to control the position but McFox manages to sink in the hooks.
McFox controlling well, preventing Matthison from escaping the position.
Matthison tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Matthison regains half guard.
Matthison is trying to maintain the position but McFox is very close to passing his half guard.
McFox is looking to take a break and control but Matthison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Matthison works his way to full guard. Good work.
Matthison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matthison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McFox's guard. #REVR#
Matthison postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McFox really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matthison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Matthison postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Matthison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McFox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McFox has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Matthison wants to control from the top but McFox keeps moving.
Matthison 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#
McFox throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Matthison is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McFox is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McFox has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Matthison wants to control the position but McFox says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Matthison looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
Matthison is holding on to half guard well.
McFox prevents Matthison from improving his position.
Matthison is doing well to control the position and prevent McFox from advancing to side control.
McFox prevents Matthison from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McFox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matthison keeps working.
McFox tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Matthison.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konor McFox dominated that round.
That's time! Matthison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Matthison shoots and misses
and McFox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McFox is defended easily by Matthison.
Matthison shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for McFox with that takedown attempt.
McFox fails to land the takedown.
Marcus Matthison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konor McFox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthison swats away the attempt to clinch by McFox.
McFox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matthison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McFox throws a sloppy head kick and Matthison moves out of range easily. #T1#
Matthison shoots for a double leg takedown but McFox sprawls well. He's pushed Matthison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McFox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matthison displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McFox. #TD#
Matthison feints and as McFox raises his hands in defense, Matthison changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McFox wriggles free and stands up.
McFox is breathing heavily.
Matthison shoots for a takedown but McFox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McFox blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
McFox forces Matthison back against the cage and clinches.
McFox stalls. #BC2#
McFox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthison slaps away a takedown attempt from McFox, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matthison pushes McFox away with a front kick.
Matthison closes the distance but McFox moves to the side
and McFox counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Matthison closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McFox quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Matthison seems to be working for a kimura but McFox defends the submission attempt.
McFox is staying active underneath Matthison, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
McFox trying to control but Matthison postures up.
Matthison wants to take a breather but McFox is having none of it.
Matthison moves into full mount! McFox won't be happy about that!
Matthison tries to control but McFox wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthison raining down shots from the mount!#T4#
Matthison punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB#
Matthison is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McFox to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McFox shrugs it off. #SUB#
Matthison moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McFox has worked his arm free - good work by McFox!
McFox struggling a bit here.
McFox regains half guard.#SUB#
Matthison is working for a kimura but McFox is defending it quite comfortably.
Matthison passes to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marcus Matthison will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
McFox pushes Matthison up against the cage in a clinch.
McFox fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McFox has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Matthison is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Matthison is trying to drag McFox to the mat but McFox just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Matthison is working for takedown but McFox is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
McFox manages to break the clinch.
McFox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McFox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matthison is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McFox.
Konor McFox seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1##CL2#
Matthison tries to keep at a distance but McFox has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matthison jumps guard but McFox stands there with Matthison around his waist. Matthison gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Matthison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFox fails to pull guard.
Matthison fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Matthison has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McFox avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McFox is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matthison drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matthison has McFox pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McFox manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
McFox stalling the fight.
Matthison tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McFox just stands there and leans against the cage.
Matthison tries for a takedown. No joy.
McFox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McFox is working for takedown but Matthison is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
McFox pulls guard successfully.
McFox is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Matthison is controlling him.
Matthison tries to free his leg and advance position but McFox is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2#
McFox is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McFox looking to control.
Matthison stands and throws McFox's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Matthison in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McFox is working to avoid the ground and pound but Matthison connects with a decent elbow. #SUB#
Matthison tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Matthison looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
McFox tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matthison wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Matthison trying to control the action but McFox is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Matthison tries for a kimura but McFox is defending well.
McFox is trying to control Matthison's posture but Matthison avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McFox is not content to let Matthison control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Konor McFox.
I think McFox 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konor McFox! |
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