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Event:
GDL 92: Coppola VS Hunt
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1# Ma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Ma fails to land the takedown. Klostik misses with a body shot.
Ma is looking for the big counter here. Ma throws a series of punches but Klostik moves out of range. #CL2# Ma clinches up against the cage. Klostik prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dan Klostik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Ma. Klostik has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ma avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2# Ma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klostik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ma. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Klostik tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ma is able to avoid easily. Klostik lands a body shot.
Klostik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Klostik both land. Nice combination. No joy there for Klostik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ma drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Klostik defends it well. Ma looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1# Klostik scores with a body shot.
Klostik slaps away a takedown attempt from Ma, before circling back to the center of the mat. Ma shoots for a takedown but Klostik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Klostik seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Klostik tries to land a leg kick but Ma saw it coming and moves away.
Klostik throws a head kick but Ma moves out of range.
Klostik avoids the body shot from Ma.
Klostik throws a big counter combination but Ma scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Klostik misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2# Ma has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2# Ma manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU# Klostik gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Some wild striking there from Klostik.
Ma is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Klostik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Ma is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2# Klostik throws a sloppy head kick and Ma moves out of range easily. Nice sprawl there from Klostik as Ma shoots in. Klostik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ma moves away. A low kick lands for Ma.
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! Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ma. Klostik shrugs it off though. Klostik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Klostik walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Ma wants to counter with a clinch but Klostik pushes him away.#CL2# Ma closes the distance and clinches. Klostik wants to take the fight to the mat but Ma manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Ma pressing his opponent against the cage. Ma is stalling here.
The crowd are getting on Ma's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T3# Ma is trying to pull guard but Klostik has him pressed against the cage.#TD2# Ma decides to pull guard. Ma trying to control the position.
#SUB2# Ma is looking for a triangle but Klostik pushes his legs off easily.
Klostik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Ma throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ma tries to land a sweep but no joy. Klostik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU# Klostik gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4# A leg kick checked by Ma. Klostik misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Klostik. Ma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. A looping hook to the body misses from Klostik. Ma does a little dance to reset his feet. As Klostik backs off Ma throws a huge counter combo but Klostik manages to avoid it all. Ma tries to clinch up but Klostik circles away and keeps his distance. Ma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ma. Klostik appears to be looking for a big counter. Klostik throws a right hand that Ma ducks under and follows up with a left that Ma also avoids with ease. Ma looks for a takedown but Klostik sprawls well. Ma looks winded! Klostik misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Klostik looks to score with a jab to the body but Ma is just out of range. Ma moves in looking to clinch but Klostik pushes him off. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Klostik dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Ma blocks a low kick nicely. Ma checks a leg kick. Ma is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Klostik misses with the combination.
Ma has a takedown stuffed. Ma tries to clinch but Klostik moves out of range. Klostik appears to be looking for a big counter. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Klostik looks to land a combination. Ma sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Ma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Klostik as he avoids it easily. Ma shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Klostik defends it nicely. Dan Klostik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Ma. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Klostik misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2# Ma closes the distance and clinches. #T1##TD2# Ma pulls guard. Klostik scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2# Ma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Klostik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Klostik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Klostik's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Ma tries to strike from the bottom.
Klostik wants to pass the guard but Ma is keeping the position. Ma 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# Ma is trying to control. Klostik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Ma trying to mount his opponent but Klostik defends it. #T2##SU2# Ma gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Dan Klostik is winning the standup battle so far. Klostik throws a right and a left that Ma avoids nicely. Ma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Klostik appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Klostik lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Klostik's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Klostik duly obliges. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ma tries to clinch up but Klostik circles away and keeps his distance. Ma is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dan Klostik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klostik. Ma throws out a counter right but Klostik avoids it with no problem. Ma shoots in but Klostik avoids the takedown attempt easily. Ma is looking to clinch but Klostik is avoiding it.
Ma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Klostik appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3# Ma dodges the punch combination from Klostik.
Ma lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. A clash of legs there as Ma blocks the low kick. Ma gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Klostik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A nice leg kick lands there from Ma. Klostik scores with a shot to the body.
Ma lands a two punch combo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Klostik. Ma moves in looking to clinch but Klostik pushes him off. Ma is trying hard to land a takedown here. Klostik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Klostik wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Klostik's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ma under the eye. Klostik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Klostik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ma with the counter takedown but Klostik avoids it easily.#T4# Klostik connects with a body shot. Ma takes a shot right to the bread basket. Klostik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ma can do to turn this around? We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice cross by Klostik. Klostik throws a nice looking combination but Ma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Ma checks a leg kick. Ma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Klostik lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ma has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ma and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Ma dodges the punch combination from Klostik.
Klostik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ma is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. The fight stays on the outside here - Ma looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ma fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2# Ma moves into range and clinches up with Klostik. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Klostik 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. And we move into the final round!#R3# Klostik misses with a lunging right hand
and Ma counters with a nice body kick. Ma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2# Ma clinches. #BC# Klostik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klostik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ma manages to avoid it. Ma blocks a leg kick. Ma is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Horrible takedown attempt by Ma or perhaps it was just good defense by Klostik, which made it look bad. Ma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klostik paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ma tries to clinch there but Klostik circles away.
Ma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klostik swats him away and circles back towards the center. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Ma forces Klostik back against the cage and clinches. Ma is looking to take this one to the mat. Klostik is trying to break the clinch but Ma has him pressed against the cage. #BC2# Ma breaks from the clinch.
#T1# Ma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ma wants it to stay on the feet. Klostik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Klostik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2# Ma clinches with his opponent.
#BC2# Ma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Klostik. Ma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ma tries to close the distance and clinch but Klostik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klostik swats him away and circles back towards the center. Klostik is looking for a counter combo. Ma keeps Klostik at a distance using the push kick. #T2# Sloppy strikes from Klostik. Those never looked like landing. Sloppy strikes from Klostik. Those never looked like landing. #CL2# Ma closes the distance and clinches.#BC2# Ma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ma shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Klostik defends it nicely. Dan Klostik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Dan Klostik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Ma. Good shot there by Klostik. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ma tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Klostik counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Ma dives in and grabs Klostik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Klostik pushes down on Ma's head and hops out. Ma fails with the takedown.#T3# Klostik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ma. #CL2# Ma clinches up against the cage. Ma lands a shoulder strike. Ma taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klostik backwards. Klostik is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ma is defending well. Ma tries for a takedown. No joy.
Klostik tries for a takedown but Ma manages to get underhooks.
Ma is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Klostik to keep the fight standing.#T4# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Klostik is trying to break the clinch but Ma has him pressed against the cage. Ma tries to score a body lock takedown but Klostik shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Ma goes for a takedown attempt but Klostik pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Klostik thuds a left hand into Ma's body. Michael Ma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Klostik throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Klostik dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Good work by Ma as he checks the leg kick. Klostik lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Klostik throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ma throws a nice looking combination but Klostik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dan Klostik. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Klostik! |
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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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2021 |
#R1# Mathers slips a jab and a cross from Klostik.
Klostik goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL# Mathers has managed to clinch.
#BC# Mathers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Mathers moves into the clinch. Mathers prevents the takedown attempt.
Klostik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Mathers lands a body shot. Klostik working hard to break the clinch. Mathers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Mathers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mathers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Mathers lands a nice shot to the body. A short body shot lands from Mathers as the two fighters clinch.
Mathers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mathers working Klostik over with knees to the body.#T1# Mathers lands a shoulder strike. Mathers controlling the action here for a moment.
Klostik is looking for a takedown. Mathers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Klostik backwards. Mathers lands a body shot. Mathers is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Mathers leaning his opponent against the cage. Klostik wants to get back to striking at distance but Mathers won't allow it.
#T2# An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mathers. Klostik wants to break the clinch but can't.
Still in the clinch, Mathers scores with a nice short uppercut. Mathers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mathers lands a body punch. Klostik looks winded! Klostik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Mathers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Klostik's efforts to push away. Mathers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Mathers works on Klostik's body with a couple of short punches. Klostik wants a takedown.
Marcus Mathers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Klostik. Mathers unloads a knee to the mid-section. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Klostik is trying to break free.#T3# Mathers working some nice short punches in the clinch. Mathers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Mathers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A shot in the inside from Mathers. Mathers working Klostik over with knees to the body. Mathers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Klostik up against the cage. Mathers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Mathers is working Klostik over against the cage. Mathers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mathers lands with a short shot to the head. #T4# Mathers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Klostik. Klostik wants to take the fight to the mat but Mathers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Mathers scores a nice knee to the body.
Mathers scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A nice right hand lands inside from Mathers. Stalling in the clinch from Mathers.
Mathers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mathers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mathers lands a body punch in the clinch. Mathers lands on the inside with an uppercut. Mathers controlling the action here for a moment.
Mathers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Mathers dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL# Mathers moves into range and clinches up with Klostik. Klostik tries to break free but Mathers pushes him back against the cage. Mathers lands a body shot. Mathers taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mathers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Klostik backwards. Mathers is pushing Klostik up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Mathers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Klostik backwards. #TD2# Klostik pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Mathers wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Klostik's closed guard. He's half up but Klostik has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Klostik pivots and extends the arm, Mathers falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Klostik! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Klostik! |
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