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Event:
CFC 443: Lacplesis v Whitaker
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Matter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chang counters with a good, hard body kick but Matter shrugs it off.
Matter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chang defends it nicely.
Matter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chang keeps the fight on the outside.
Matter fails to land with a series of punches.
Matter wants to clinch up but Chang keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matter flicks out a counter leg kick but Chang steps away.
Matter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chang as he avoids it easily.
Sun Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doesnt Matter.
Matter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matter tries to close the distance and clinch but Chang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Chang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Chang forces Matter back against the ropes and clinches.#T1#
With the fighters up against the ropes, Matter throws an elbow but misses.
Matter crunches a lovely knee into Chang's ribcage.#BC2#
Matter breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Chang moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Matter manages to break the clinch.
Chang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Matter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Matter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chang explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Sun Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matter is looking to clinch but Chang is avoiding it.
Chang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Matter tried to score with a low kick but Chang checks it.
Matter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chang tries to avoid it but Matter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chang to the ground. Chang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A lazy left from Matter finds it's target.#CL#
Chang drives through and clinches with Matter against the ropes.
#BC#
Chang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chang throws the kick towards the body but Matter avoids it.
Chang delivers a nice body kick.
Chang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matter looks for a takedown but Chang sprawls well.#TD#
Chang feints and as Matter raises his hands in defense, Chang changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matter wants to get back to his feet but Chang passes into half guard.
#T3##REVB#
Chang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Matter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Matter is trying to control but Chang passes into side control!
Matter wants to control but Chang postures up.#SU#
Chang decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Chang moves into range and clinches up with Matter.#T4#
Chang is trying to pull guard but Matter turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Matter taking a breather.
Matter is pushing Chang up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Matter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Matter breaks the clinch.
Matter has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Chang counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Chang jumps into guard, dragging Matter to the mat.
Chang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Chang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Chang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Matter wants to clinch
and Chang counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Matter dives in for a single leg takedown but Chang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Chang throws a head kick but Matter moves out of range.
Sun Chang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chang as he avoids it easily.
Matter goes for a double leg but Chang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Chang continues to drive forward.
Sun Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doesnt Matter.
Matter with a poor takedown
and Chang counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Chang moves into range and clinches up with Matter.#TD#
Chang successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chang wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Matter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU2#
Matter decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Matter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matter tries to clinch up.
Chang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matter can do to turn this around?
Matter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Matter clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Chang turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chang manages to end up in side control.
Matter tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Matter taking shots to the head.
Chang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2##SU#
Chang is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Chang moves into the clinch successfully.
Matter tries to pull guard but Chang won't allow it.
#TD#
Chang pulls guard effortlessly.
Matter tries to free his leg and advance position but Chang is retaining full guard.
Matter trying to control but Chang is working from the bottom.
Matter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matter manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Matter has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chang has passed into side control.
#T3#
Matter is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Chang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chang works to advance to full mount. Matter defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Matter wants to control but Chang is having none of it.
Matter might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chang haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Chang is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Matter throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Chang counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Matter breaks the clinch.
Matter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chang.#CL#
Chang moves into the clinch successfully.
Matter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC2#
Matter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matter throws a head kick but Chang moves out of range.
Matter shoots in but Chang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matter is breathing heavily.
That kick from Chang tenderised Matter's leg. Matter is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Chang dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Matter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chang wants to stand up but Matter is controlling him.
Matter being controlled here momentarily.
Chang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Matter stands up and waves to Chang to follow him.
Chang tries to clinch but Matter is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Chang. No joy for Matter on that attempt.
Chang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Chang misses with a head kick.
Matter lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chang wants to clinch.
Matter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chang defends it nicely.
Chang explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chang explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Matter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Chang closes the distance and pushes Matter back into the ropes.
Matter is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2##BC#
Chang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Chang shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chang was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Matter is trying to get back to half guard.
Matter wants to control but Chang postures up.
Matter is trying to get back to half guard.
Chang staying calm.#T3##SUB#
Chang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Matter tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Matter trying desperately to get to his feet.
Chang moves to the back position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matter rolls, trying to escape but Chang keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Chang is persistently looking for the submission but Matter is defending it well.
Matter trying to control the hands but Chang breaks the grip.
Sun Chang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chang has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Matter's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sun Chang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chang 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Chang! |
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Event:
Grunge 64: Superfuzz Bigmuff
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Hughes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hughes controlling the position.
Hughes working away.
Hughes advances to full mount.
Hughes controlling from mount.
Hughes seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Matter is holding on tight.
#SUB#
Hughes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Matter has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Hughes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Hughes gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#TD#
Hughes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Matter was covering up waiting for the punch and Hughes finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T1#
Matter can't keep his opponent in guard - Hughes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Matter trying to hold on to Hughes's head to control him but Hughes postures up.
Hughes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Hughes is looking for a kimura but Matter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hughes to get the leverage.
Matter wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hughes has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Matter defend it? Hughes steps over the head and cranks it - Matter is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hughes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sirus Hughes! |
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Event:
Grunge 54: Canada
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Matter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#TD2#
Phantom tries to sprawl but Matter drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Phantom pushes Matter off and gets back to his feet.
Matter wants to land a leg kick but Phantom is out of range.
Phantom throws a head kick but Matter moves out of range.
Phantom is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matter shoots in and drives through. Phantom sprawls well.
Matter shoots in looking for a takedown but Phantom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Matter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Matter misses with a head kick.
Phantom stuffs the takedown.
Danny Phantom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doesnt Matter.
Matter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phantom as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Phantom. No joy for Matter on that attempt.
Phantom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matter is fending him off so far but Phantom persists. Nope, Matter circles away and we're back to standing.
Phantom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Matter throws a shot to the body.
Matter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Phantom circles away.
Matter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Phantom misses with a head kick.
No luck for Matter with that takedown attempt.
Matter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2#
Matter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Phantom wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Matter manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phantom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Phantom has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Matter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Phantom defending well though.
Matter has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Navy Street MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Matter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Matter content to control rather than advance.
Phantom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matter.
Matter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phantom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matter might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Phantom haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Matter is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Phantom wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Matter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Phantom's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Matter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Phantom has managed to free his arm - good work.
Phantom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Matter is trying to control the action in half guard but Phantom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matter tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Matter tries to keep at a distance but Phantom has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Phantom to keep the fight standing.
Matter is trying to break free.
Matter tries to pull guard but Phantom forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Phantom wants a takedown.
Phantom jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matter walks away with a smile on his face. Phantom gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Matter clinches with his opponent.
Matter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phantom smiles and moves away.
A nice combination there by Matter.
Phantom tries to clinch there but Matter circles away.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Phantom slowing the pace effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doesnt Matter 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#
Phantom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Phantom sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matter somewhat.#CL2#
Matter darts in and clinches Phantom up against the cage.
Matter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matter can't break the clinch.
Matter tries to pull guard but Phantom forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phantom tries to pull guard but Matter holds him up against the cage and eventually Phantom drops back down to his feet.
Matter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC#
Phantom breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Phantom swats away the attempt to clinch by Matter.
Phantom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matter lands a two punch combo.
Phantom avoids the head kick by Matter.
Phantom seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Matter misses with a head kick.
Matter lands with a slapping head kick.
Matter shoots in but Phantom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Danny Phantom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doesnt Matter.#CL2#
Matter clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Matter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Matter tries to pull guard but Phantom won't allow it.
Matter looking to stall.
Phantom is trying to pull guard but Matter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Matter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Phantom fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Phantom stuffs the takedown.
Matter has a takedown stuffed.
Matter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Phantom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matter leaves Phantom with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Phantom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matter.
Doesnt Matter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Phantom defends well and Matter ends up having to push Phantom into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Phantom looking to score a takedown here. Matter is defending well but Phantom drives through and ends up in Matter's guard.
Matter pushes Phantom off and scrambles back to his feet.
Matter closes the distance and clinches up with Phantom, looking for a takedown. Matter pushes Phantom against the cage but Phantom circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Phantom appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matter is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Matter closes the distance and clinches.
Matter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Matter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Phantom takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Matter.
Matter looks for the body kick but Phantom saw that one coming.
Matter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Matter darts in and clinches Phantom up against the cage.
Phantom prevents a takedown attempt there.
Matter can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Phantom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matter lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Phantom as Matter shoots in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doesnt Matter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Matter leaves Phantom with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Matter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phantom as he avoids it easily.
Matter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Phantom circles away.
Matter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phantom as he jumps to the side.
Danny Phantom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doesnt Matter.
Phantom has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Phantom or perhaps it was just good defense by Matter, which made it look bad.
Matter fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Phantom tries to clinch
and Matter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matter shoots for a takedown but Phantom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matter is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
Phantom gets tackled into the cage by Matter. Matter maintains the clinch.
Phantom drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Matter breaks from the clinch.
Matter shoots in but no luck this time.
Matter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phantom is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Matter misses.#T2#
Matter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Phantom sprawls well. Phantom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matter gets slowly back to his feet.
Phantom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Matter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Phantom circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Phantom checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Phantom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matter's waist but Matter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Phantom off to one side.
Matter stalks Phantom and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Phantom's face. Phantom staggers backwards, shaken.#T3#
Phantom keeps the fight on the outside.
Matter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phantom as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Matter with that takedown attempt.
Matter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Matter misses with the combination.
Phantom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Matter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phantom tries to avoid it but Matter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phantom to the ground. Phantom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Phantom changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matter tries to avoid it but Phantom manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matter to the ground. Matter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matter fails with a takedown attempt.
Phantom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phantom.
It looked like Phantom was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Matter tries to close the distance and clinch but Phantom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danny Phantom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doesnt Matter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doesnt Matter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matter 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doesnt Matter! |
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Event:
GDL 92: Coppola VS Hunt
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Matter shoots in for a takedown but Money shows good takedown defense.
Money appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Doesnt Matter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Money darts in and clinches Matter up against the cage.
Money pushes Matter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Money breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Money takes the fight into the clinch.
Matter tries to score a body lock takedown but Money shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Money pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Matter gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Money working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matter jumps guard but Money turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doesnt Matter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Money leaning against his opponent.
#T1##BC2#
Money breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Matter clinches.
Money is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Money lands a damaging elbow.
Money lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matter or not. #BC2#
Money breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matter fails with a takedown attempt.
Matter darts in looking for a takedown but Money gets double underhooks and turns Matter into the cage.
Money unleashes a big counter combination but Matter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A body shot lands from Money.
Matter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Money with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Matter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Money lands a body shot in the clinch.
Money lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee calls for Money to work.
Money works on Matter's body with a couple of short punches.
Money is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Money controlling the action here for a moment.
#T3#
Matter looking to slow down the pace here.
Money gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matter.
Money lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matter.
Matter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Money to keep the fight standing.
Matter is trying to push Money away but Money has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Matter fails to pull guard.
Money keeps control of Matter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Money scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Knees in the clinch landing for Money.
#BC2#
Money pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Money. Money obviously looking to wear him down.
Matter shoots in for a takedown but Money shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Money! But no joy.
Matter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Money scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Money with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Money but Money pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Matter moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Money 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#
No joy there for Money, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Matter throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Money was covering up waiting for the punch and Matter finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Money looking for a sweep. Not yet Money, not yet.
Money working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Money working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matter trying to control the position from guard on top but Money is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Money has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Money is controlling Matter's posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Money is trying to keep Matter in close.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Money wants to stand up but Matter is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Matter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Matter being controlled against the cage.
Matter wants to get back to striking at distance but Money won't allow it.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matter tries to pull guard but Money holds him up against the cage and eventually Matter drops back down to his feet.
Matter wants to take the fight to the mat but Money manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Matter tries to break the clinch but Money is controlling the position.
Money works on Matter's body with a couple of short punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Money.
A bit of stalling here from Money.
Matter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doesnt Matter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Money unloads a knee to the mid-section. Matter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Money's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Matter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matter misses with a takedown
and Money counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Money closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
I was talking to Matter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Matter is trying to push Money away but Money has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Money is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Matter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Money lands a knee to the head.
Matter has Money pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Money manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Money.
Money displaying some good clinch control by pressing Matter up against the cage.#T4#
Money lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matter or not.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Money as Matter tries to tie him up.
Money works on Matter's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Money.
#BC2#
Money's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matter blocks a head kick by Money.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matter swings for the body but Money moves out of range.
#TD2#
Money shoots in and gets a takedown into Matter's guard.
Matter kicks Money off and gets to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Money 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Matter throws a combination that misses
and Money counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Money closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jack Money seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Matter tries to work over Money's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Money fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Matter fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Money has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Money gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doesnt Matter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Money lands an elbow inside.
Matter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Money to keep the fight standing.
Matter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Nice body punch from Money. #BC2#
Money breaks the clinch.
Matter shoots in for a takedown but Money shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Money.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Money scoring with punches from side control.
Money creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Doesnt Matter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Money working the ground and pound but Matter is defending the strikes. #SU2#
Money decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Money clinches with his opponent.
Money connects with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Money.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Money smiles and moves away.
#T2#
Money stuffs the takedown.
Money unleashes a big counter combination but Matter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Money will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matter quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Matter fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Matter rushes Money and presses him up against the cage.
Money lands a body shot.
Money has Matter pushed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Money.
Nice elbow from Money. #T3#
Money looking to throw knees to the head but Matter is blocking nicely.
Money gets through Matter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Money's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Money takes the fight into the clinch.
Matter jumps guard but Money stands there with Matter around his waist. Matter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jack Money is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matter tries to pull guard but Money holds him up against the cage and eventually Matter drops back down to his feet.
Matter tries to break free but Money pushes him back against the cage.
Money displaying some good clinch control by pressing Matter up against the cage.#T4##KD2#
Money drops Matter with a big knee straight up the middle! Matter is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Matter is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Doesnt Matter has been cut.
Money fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oh Matter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Money takes the fight into the clinch.
Money is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Matter tries to pull guard but Money forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Matter seems to have got his legs back now.
Money with a knee to the head.
Matter is trying to break free.
Doesnt Matter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Money lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Money comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Money 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Money!
Jack Money managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, ALPHAwear, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GDL 85: Alvarez VS Dolman
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Klostik misses with a series of wild punches.
Matter dodges the punch combination from Klostik.
Good work by Matter as he checks the leg kick.
Matter unleashes a big counter combination but Klostik bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matter moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Klostik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klostik slaps away a takedown attempt from Matter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Klostik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Klostik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Matter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Klostik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dan Klostik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doesnt Matter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matter staying out of range there.
Matter tries to clinch up.
Matter darts in looking for a takedown but Klostik gets double underhooks and turns Matter into the cage.
Matter throws a series of punches but Klostik moves out of range.
Klostik throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Matter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Klostik.
Matter tries to close the distance and clinch but Klostik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matter is defended easily by Klostik.
Klostik appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Klostik throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Matter was covering up waiting for the punch and Klostik finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Klostik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Klostik tries to free his leg and advance position but Matter is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Matter looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Klostik has picked Matter up and slammed him! Matter can't keep hold of the triangle and Klostik manages to pass to side control!#T2#
Klostik is putting a hurting on Matter here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on Matter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Klostik stands up.
Klostik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matter circles away quickly and effectively.
Matter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Klostik wants to slow Matter down by chopping away at his legs.
Matter shoots in for a takedown but Klostik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klostik misses with a jab, cross combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Matter misses.
Matter walks into a left hand.
Matter darts in looking for a takedown but Klostik gets double underhooks and turns Matter into the cage.
Matter wants to clinch up but Klostik keeps it at a distance.
Klostik throws a head kick but Matter moves out of range.
#T3#
Matter is looking to clinch but Klostik is avoiding it.
Klostik is looking for a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klostik. Matter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klostik throws a right hand that Matter ducks under and follows up with a left that Matter also avoids with ease.
Klostik goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Klostik is breathing heavily.
Klostik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matter on the side of the head.
Klostik misses with a lunging right hand
and Matter counters with a one-two to the body.
Matter slips a straight right by Klostik.
A leg kick checked by Matter.
Matter darts in looking for a takedown but Klostik gets double underhooks and turns Matter into the cage.
A combination from Klostik does no damage.
Matter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Klostik throws a series of punches but Matter moves out of range.
Klostik slaps away a takedown attempt from Matter, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klostik throws a series of punches but Matter avoids them all with ease.
Matter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Klostik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matter. #TD#
Matter gets caught napping as Klostik dives in and scores a takedown. Matter manages to retain guard.
Matter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Klostik throwing strikes but missing.
Matter trying to keep a closed guard but Klostik is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Klostik dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Matter tries for a takedown but Klostik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matter tries to clinch up but Klostik circles away and keeps his distance.
Klostik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matter sprawls and moves away.
Dan Klostik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Klostik.
Matter dives in and grabs Klostik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Klostik pushes down on Matter's head and hops out.
Matter dodges the punch combination from Klostik.
Klostik cracks Matter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Matter blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Klostik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matter somewhat.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dan Klostik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doesnt Matter.#TD2#
Matter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Klostik sneaks out the side door and pushes Matter away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dan Klostik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Matter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Klostik as he avoids it easily.
Klostik throws a nice looking combination but Matter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matter throws a fast counter high kick but Klostik manages to duck under it in time.
Matter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matter walks into a stiff left hand from Klostik.
Matter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Klostik with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Klostik swings for the body but Matter moves out of range.
Klostik slips a jab and a cross from Matter.
#T2#
Klostik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Klostik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Klostik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Klostik misses with a straight left.
Matter shoots in looking for a takedown but Klostik manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Matter fails to land the takedown.
Matter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Klostik can pounce on him.
Klostik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matter ducks right into an uppercut from Klostik. #T3#
Matter moves out of range of the strikes.
Matter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Klostik looks to score with a jab to the body but Matter is just out of range.#CL2#
Matter instigates a clinch.
Klostik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matter can do to turn this around?
Matter trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Klostik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matter looks for a takedown but Klostik sprawls well.
Klostik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matter.
Klostik is looking to score with low kicks.
Matter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Klostik misses with a two punch combination.
Matter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klostik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Klostik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Klostik throws a lazy uppercut
and Matter counters with a straight right hand.
Matter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Klostik but Klostik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Klostik as Matter shoots in.
Klostik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Klostik lands a glancing blow to the side of Matter's head.
Klostik moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD#
Matter gets caught flat footed, as Klostik shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Matter wants to get back to his feet but Klostik passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Klostik 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Matter darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Klostik counters with a nice double leg into side control. Matter won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Matter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Klostik in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Klostik stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T1#
Matter shoots in but no luck this time.
Matter connects with a high kick.
Matter blocks a head kick by Klostik.
Matter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matter lands a high kick!
Matter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Klostik.
Matter shoots in and drives through. Klostik sprawls well.
Klostik half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dan Klostik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doesnt Matter.
Klostik misses with a double jab.
Matter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Klostik as he avoids it easily.
Klostik scores with a body shot.
Klostik lands a nice looking kick to the body. Matter takes a step back to recover.
Klostik lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matter's sensitive parts. #T2#
Klostik cracks Matter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klostik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klostik tried to score with a low kick but Matter checks it.
Matter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Klostik's waist but Klostik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matter off to one side.
Klostik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Klostik misses with a few strikes there.
Dan Klostik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matter fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Matter moves into the clinch.
Matter is trying to pull guard but Klostik has him pressed against the cage.
Klostik stops a takedown attempt from Matter.
#BC#
Klostik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matter blocks the body kick.
#T3#
Klostik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matter.
Klostik misses with a two punch combination.
And Matter responds with a good body kick, but Klostik manages to step out the way in time.
Matter shoots in looking for a takedown. Klostik tries to sprawl out of it but Matter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Klostik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Klostik throws a body punch but Matter moves out of range.
Klostik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klostik.
A combination from Klostik does no damage.
Klostik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matter tries to clinch up but Klostik circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Matter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klostik.
Dan Klostik is winning the standup battle so far.
Matter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matter tries to close the distance and clinch but Klostik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick from Matter lands but Klostik takes it in his stride. #TD2#
Matter looking to score a takedown here. Klostik is defending well but Matter drives through and ends up in Klostik's guard.
Klostik wants to get back to his feet but Matter passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVR#
Matter wants to control but Klostik is keeping him busy.
Klostik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Doesnt Matter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Matter is working for a kimura but Klostik is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Klostik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Klostik, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Klostik! |
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Event:
GDL 81:Wright VS Kock 3
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Shumway lands a nice looking body shot.
Matter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shumway as he avoids it easily.
Matter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Shumway.
Kris Shumway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matter walks into a left hand.
Shumway fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC2#Matter is rocked!
Shumway lands with a nice body punch.
Oh Matter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matter moves in looking to clinch but Shumway pushes him off.#CL#
Matter has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Shumway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matter seems to have got his legs back now.
Matter wants to clinch up but Shumway keeps it at a distance.
Matter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shumway works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Shumway.
Matter throws a series of punches but Shumway moves out of range.
Shumway throws a shot to the body.
Shumway wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD2#
Shumway lands a big right hand that sends Matter crashing to the mat! Shumway stays standing though and waves Matter back to his feet!
We've been informed that Shumway has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shumway swats away the attempt to clinch by Matter.
and Shumway counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Matter! He's just covering up as Shumway starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kris Shumway! |
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Event:
GDL 79: Gomez VS Weadababyitsa
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Hisashi throws a shot from downtown. Matter moves away and avoids it.
Matter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hisashi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've been hearing reports that Matter has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Matter is looking to clinch but Hisashi is avoiding it.
Hisashi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hisashi with the inside leg kick.
Hisashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matter has his takedown stuffed
and Hisashi counters with a three punch combo that has Matter backing up. Matter nods at Hisashi to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hisashi counters with a series of strikes. Matter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Matter tries for a takedown but Hisashi circles away easily#CL2#
and Hisashi counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doesnt Matter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC#
Matter breaks from the clinch.
Hisashi misses with the combination.
Hisashi darts in looking for a takedown but Matter gets double underhooks and turns Hisashi into the cage.
Matter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hisashi avoids it really well and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Hisashi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hisashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matter has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
A jab from Hisashi finds it's way through Matter's defenses.
Matter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hisashi is fending him off so far but Matter persists. Nope, Hisashi circles away and we're back to standing.
Matter looks to land a body kick but Hisashi moved away.
Matter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hisashi is out of range.
Matter tries to clinch but Hisashi is having none of it.
Hisashi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matter.
Matter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hisashi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doesnt Matter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Matter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Hisashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Hisashi throws a head kick that misses.
Matter misses with a body kick.
Hisashi looks to land a combination but Matter avoids it well.
Hisashi throws a right and a left that Matter avoids nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Hisashi. No joy for Matter on that attempt.
Matter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hisashi is looking for the big counter here.
Matter tries to clinch but Hisashi moves out of range.
Hisashi throws a fast counter high kick but Matter manages to duck under it in time.
Hisashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matter tries to counter with a takedown but Hisashi is quick to defend against it.
Matter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Hisashi motions for Matter to come forward. Hisashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matter with a poor takedown
and Matter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matter tries for a takedown but Hisashi circles away easily
and Hisashi counters with a straight right hand.
Matter tries to clinch but Hisashi is having none of it. #TD2#
Hisashi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Matter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hisashi lands some shots froms side control.
Hisashi tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Matter can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kojima Hisashi 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#
Matter misses with a wild body shot.
Hisashi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Matter doesn't manage to clinch there - Hisashi circles away.
Matter blocks a head kick by Hisashi.
Kojima Hisashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matter with a poor takedown
and Hisashi counters with a three punch combo that has Matter backing up. Matter nods at Hisashi to acknowledge the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Hisashi. Those never looked like landing.
Matter seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A jab lands there for Hisashi.
A head kick misses from Hisashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matter closes the distance but Hisashi moves to the side
and Hisashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Matter shoots for a double leg takedown but Hisashi sprawls well. He's pushed Matter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Hisashi keeps the fight on the outside.
Matter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hisashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doesnt Matter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hisashi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matter shoots in but no luck this time.
Matter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hisashi misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matter is defended easily by Hisashi.
A countering left hand to the body from Hisashi misses.#T2#
Matter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Matter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matter fails with the takedown
and Hisashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Matter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hisashi but Hisashi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hisashi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matter tries to land a leg kick but Hisashi saw it coming and moves away.
As Matter backs off Hisashi throws a huge counter combo but Matter manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Matter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hisashi counters with a three punch combo that has Matter backing up. Matter nods at Hisashi to acknowledge the strikes.
Matter throws a lazy head kick
and Hisashi counters with a left and a right that stings Matter.
Matter with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Hisashi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hisashi. #BC#
Matter manages to break the clinch.
Hisashi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Doesnt Matter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matter misses with an uppercut.
Hisashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matter fails with the takedown.#T4#
Hisashi swinging wildly here.
Matter closes the distance and clinches up with Hisashi, looking for a takedown. Matter pushes Hisashi against the cage but Hisashi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matter moves out of the way of the counter high kick from Hisashi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matter doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Hisashi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hisashi.
Hisashi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Matter manages to break the clinch.
Hisashi throws a head kick but Matter moves out of range.
Matter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hisashi swivels and escapes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kojima Hisashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Matter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matter misses with a takedown
and Hisashi counters with a three punch combo that has Matter backing up. Matter nods at Hisashi to acknowledge the strikes.
Hisashi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matter slips a jab and a cross from Hisashi.
Matter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hisashi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hisashi wants it to stay on the feet.
Hisashi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Matter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hisashi.#T1#
Matter throws a head kick but Hisashi moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Hisashi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hisashi as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doesnt Matter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hisashi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hisashi counters with a three punch combo that has Matter backing up. Matter nods at Hisashi to acknowledge the strikes.
Matter fails with the takedown
and Hisashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hisashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Hisashi misses with a few strikes there.
#T2#
Hisashi misses with a head kick.
Matter shoots for a double leg takedown but Hisashi sprawls well. He's pushed Matter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Hisashi has Matter up against the cage in a clinch.
Hisashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matter backwards.
Hisashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matter jumps guard but Hisashi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Hisashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Matter. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hisashi misses with a double jab.
#T3#
Matter blocks a head kick by Hisashi.
Hisashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Matter misses with a takedown attempt - Hisashi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hisashi throws a right and a left that Matter avoids nicely.
Hisashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matter fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Hisashi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Hisashi with the inside leg kick.
Hisashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matter throws a sloppy head kick and Hisashi moves out of range easily.
Matter misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hisashi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hisashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kojima Hisashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hisashi 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kojima Hisashi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Matter darts in looking for a takedown but Mercel gets double underhooks and turns Matter into the cage.
Mercel misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Matter.
Mercel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mercel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Matter.
Matter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matter has a takedown stuffed.
Mercel lands a nice hook to Matter's body. Matter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice defenses there by Matter.
Mercel lands a jab to Matter's midsection.
Matter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mercel throws out the jab.
Mercel is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Matter's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matter in his tracks.
Mercel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC#Matter is rocked!
A big right from Mercel misses.
Matter is still on wobbly legs! Can Mercel finish him?
Mercel throws a looping overhand right but Matter ducks down to avoid it.
Matter seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercel lands a lovely overhand right.
Matter wants to clinch.#T1#
Matter dives in for a single leg takedown but Mercel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mercel Mercel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doesnt Matter.#KD#
Mercel drops Matter with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Matter looks back up at him and smiles so Mercel waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Matter glances at the clock... BAM! Mercel nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Matter crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Matter is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mercel Mercel! |
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