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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Davies shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matthews but Matthews pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matthews unleashes a big counter combination but Davies bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Davies changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matthews tries to avoid it but Davies manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matthews to the ground. Matthews escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matthews circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Matthews counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Davies tries to roll over but Matthews keeps him under control.
Davies is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Matthews scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Matthews seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Matthews content to control rather than advance.
Davies wants to improve his position but Matthews is controlling well.
Matthews has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Davies slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Matthews is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Matthews stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davies swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matthews is working Davies over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Matthews wants to control from the top but Davies keeps moving.
Matthews's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Matthews working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Davies's head.
Matthews advances to half guard.
Davies trying to control here.
Matthews is controlling the pace.
Matthews tries to pass to full mount but Davies defends it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Matthews not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Matthews shoots in and bounces Davies off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Davies looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davies knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matthews on the ground.#T4#
Matthews wanted to stand there but Davies had control of the position.
Davies looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matthews is one step ahead there.
Davies throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Matthews advances position into side control!
Davies struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthews has control of an arm but Davies manages to advance to Matthews's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thaddeus Matthews dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davies is defended easily by Matthews.#CL2#
Matthews moves into range and clinches up with Davies.#BC2#
Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matthews shoots in but Davies avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davies pinned against the cage. Davies gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matthews fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#KD#
Davies lands a left and a right that send Matthews crashing to the mat, dazed. Davies thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Thaddeus Matthews has been cut.
Dillian Davies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Matthews tries to clinch but Davies is having none of it.
Davies tries to counter with a takedown but Matthews is quick to defend against it.
Davies throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matthews.
Davies goes for a double leg but Matthews avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Matthews continues to drive forward.#TD#
Davies is trying to trip Matthews. He has hold of a leg but Matthews is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Davies persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Davies from controlling successfully.
Matthews should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Matthews is pulling down on Davies's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Matthews has his foot on Davies's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davies works his way back into a safe position though.
Davies stopping the sweep attempt from Matthews.
Matthews is looking to sweep but instead, Davies has passed into half guard.
#T2#
Davies looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Matthews regains full guard. Nicely done.
Davies tries to free his leg and advance position but Matthews is retaining full guard.
Matthews wants to sweep but no luck.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
Davies trying to stand up but can't free himself from Matthews's guard.
Davies trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Matthews trying to control the position.
#T3#
Davies stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matthews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Davies missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Davies looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Matthews!
Matthews taking punishment in the form of punches.
Matthews tries to bench press Davies off him but Davies keeps the position. #SUB#
Davies wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matthews, who protects the arm well.
Matthews is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Matthews wants to control but Davies postures up.
Davies wants to control but Matthews is keeping him busy.
Matthews manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews is doing well to control the position and prevent Davies from advancing to side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Matthews can do anything to dispel that myth.
Matthews is looking to control Davies's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matthews avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dillian Davies dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thaddeus Matthews's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Davies closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Matthews did well to prevent Davies getting side control.
Davies trying to mount his opponent but Matthews defends it.
Matthews is not content to let Davies control the position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Matthews has eaten all the pies!
Matthews tries to roll over but Davies keeps him under control.
Matthews keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Thaddeus Matthews has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews trying to control but Davies postures up.
#T1#
Matthews is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Davies is staying active.
Davies is pressing down on Matthews's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matthews is holding on for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Matthews is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Davies shoots in and bounces Matthews off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Matthews pulls Davies in close to his closed guard and prevents Davies from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Davies keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matthews's head.
Matthews controls Davies momentarily but Davies frees himself.
Matthews bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davies's guard. #REVB#
Davies lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Davies trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Davies throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matthews works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Davies trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matthews bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davies's guard. #REVB#
Matthews connects with a couple of short punches.
Matthews is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Davies doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Davies can't keep his opponent in guard - Matthews advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Matthews sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Davies is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davies is trying to control but Matthews passes into side control!
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 Dillian Davies.
I think Davies has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dillian Davies! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Diehard throws a right and a left that Matthews avoids nicely.
Diehard misses with a takedown attempt - Matthews sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matthews half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD#
Matthews closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Diehard to the mat! Diehard manages to get full guard.
Matthews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matthews advances position into side control!
Diehard tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Matthews tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Matthews really is a fat lump.
Matthews scores with punches from side control. #T1#
Diehard tries to bench press Matthews off him but Matthews keeps the position.
Matthews lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Diehard gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Matthews looking to control but Diehard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diehard tries to hold on but Matthews postures up.
The referee warns Diehard that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Matthews is landing with some decent strikes but Diehard is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#CUT#It looks like Bruno Diehard has been cut.#T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Matthews cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Matthews putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Matthews in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#ROC#Diehard is rocked!
Matthews unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Diehard wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Matthews celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thaddeus Matthews! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Matthews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matthews is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Matthews really is a fat lump.
Matthews throws a knee to the head but misses.
Matthews can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Jones forces Matthews back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Thaddeus Matthews has been cut.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
Matthews leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Matthews on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Matthews tries to get out of the position.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones content to stall in guard here. #SU2#
Matthews is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Matthews ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Matthews tumbling to the canvas! Jones pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Matthews was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nathaniel Jones! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Harper closes the distance and pushes Matthews back into the cage.
Harper can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Matthews decides to pull guard.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harper stopping the sweep attempt from Matthews.
Matthews keeps trying to improve his position.
Harper works over Matthews with some ground and pound from guard.
Matthews manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harper manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews wants to pass the guard but Harper is keeping the position.
Matthews passes Harper's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Harper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Matthews scores with a couple of nice shots.
Harper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matthews on the ground.
Matthews performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Harper tries to roll over but Matthews keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Harper kicks off Matthews and gets to his feet.
Harper fails with the takedown.#T2#
Matthews circles away from the clinch attempt.
Despite the aggression on Matthews's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Harper shoots in but no luck this time.
Harper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matthews swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Harper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Matthews clinches.
Matthews throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Harper drags the fight down to the ground.
Matthews trying to stand up but can't free himself from Harper's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harper looking to control.
Matthews showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harper wants to stand but Matthews is controlling the position.
Harper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harper tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Matthews controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Harper has his foot on Matthews's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matthews works his way back into a safe position though.
Matthews slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Matthews trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matthews throws an overhand right that lands on Harper's shoulder, as Harper tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
No luck for Harper with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Matthews has Harper up against the cage in a clinch.
Harper wants a takedown.
Matthews fails to pull guard.
Matthews should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#BC2#
Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Harper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harper but Harper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thaddeus Matthews 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##TD#
Harper manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matthews on his heels. He'll look to pass Matthews's guard now, I'm sure.
Alex Harper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Harper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matthews has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harper has managed to get both his arms back between Matthews's legs - danger averted.
Matthews not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Matthews working for a triangle but Harper defends it easily.
#ES2#
Matthews has his feet on Harper's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper is looking to clinch.
Alex Harper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1##TD#
Harper decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Harper wants to control but Matthews is keeping him busy.
Matthews on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Matthews wants to improve his position but Harper is controlling well.
Harper wants to control but Matthews is keeping him busy.
Matthews moves into full guard.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harper seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Matthews wants to stand and escape but Harper is having none of it.
Harper trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Harper working some strikes from top position.
Matthews wants to sweep but no luck.
Harper lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Thaddeus Matthews has been cut.
Harper tries to free his leg and advance position but Matthews is retaining full guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Matthews has eaten all the pies!#T3#
Matthews seems keen to control Harper's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matthews avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matthews with the counter takedown but Harper avoids it easily.#CL2#
Matthews clinches up with Harper and pushes him back against the cage.
Harper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matthews smiles and moves away.
Harper scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown but Harper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
Harper throws a sloppy head kick and Matthews moves out of range easily.
Harper scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matthews in his tracks. #CUT#That has opened up Thaddeus Matthews's cut even more.
Matthews fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4##TD#
Harper closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Matthews struggling a bit here.
Harper controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Harper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Harper is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Harper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thaddeus Matthews's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Harper is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Matthews's half guard.
Harper wants to take a breather but Matthews is having none of it.
Harper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Harper content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews tries to kick Harper off but Harper keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Matthews has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harper is working away from the top position though.#T1##SU#
Harper stands up from half guard.
Harper avoids the head kick by Matthews.
Harper seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Harper throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Matthews tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Harper is in Matthews's guard.
Matthews trying to control the position.
Matthews looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harper looking to pass the guard.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Matthews lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matthews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matthews wants to stand but Harper has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Matthews engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Harper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Harper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Harper decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Matthews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matthews is staying active underneath Harper, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Matthews is controlling Harper's trapped leg to prevent Harper from advancing to side control.#T4#
Harper trying to control the pace.
Matthews trying to control from the bottom.
Harper thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matthews tries to roll over but Harper keeps him under control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Matthews is staying active underneath Harper, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matthews pinned against the cage. Matthews gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Harper showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harper has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Harper! |
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