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Event:
LAFC 19
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Matrix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adebisi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adebisi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adebisi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matrix throws a right hand that Adebisi ducks under and follows up with a left that Adebisi also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adebisi! But no joy.
Matrix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adebisi throws out a counter right but Matrix avoids it with no problem.
Matrix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adebisi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adebisi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matrix shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adebisi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matrix is defended easily by Adebisi.
Adebisi throws out a counter right but Matrix avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Matrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Matrix connects with a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Adebisi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Matrix shoots in looking for a takedown. Adebisi tries to sprawl out of it but Matrix keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Adebisi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matrix tries to clinch
and Adebisi counters with a nice uppercut.
Matrix is looking to clinch but Adebisi is avoiding it.
Matrix closes the distance but Adebisi moves to the side
and Adebisi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Matrix doesn't manage to clinch there - Adebisi circles away.
Adebisi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matrix tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Adebisi defends well and Matrix ends up having to push Adebisi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Adebisi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#BC2#
Adebisi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matrix doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Adebisi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matrix with a poor takedown
and Adebisi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matrix is defended easily by Adebisi.
Adebisi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Matrix tries to clinch
and Adebisi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matrix with a poor takedown
and Adebisi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matrix fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adebisi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matrix with a body shot.
Matrix is breathing heavily.
Adebisi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matrix tries to clinch
enabling Adebisi to counter with a crisp jab.
Matrix misses with a head kick.
Matrix tries to clinch there but Adebisi circles away.
A little jabbing left from Adebisi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick by Matrix misses
and Adebisi counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Matrix tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Adebisi defends well and Matrix ends up having to push Adebisi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice side step and Adebisi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matrix goes for a takedown attempt but Adebisi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Matrix throws a right hand that misses
and Adebisi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matrix misses with a takedown attempt
and Adebisi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matrix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matrix fails with the takedown
and Adebisi counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matrix has his takedown stuffed
letting Adebisi counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Adebisi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Matrix tries to clinch up
and Adebisi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick by Matrix misses
enabling Adebisi to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matrix.
Matrix tries to clinch but Adebisi moves away
and Matrix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Matrix is rocked!
Matrix throws a head kick that misses
and Adebisi rattles Matrix with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Matrix tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Adebisi dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Matrix stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Simon Adebisi!
Simon Adebisi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
LAFC 15
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Matrix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liddell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That kick from Matrix tenderised Liddell's leg. Liddell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matrix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matrix ducks under a wild hook from Liddell.#TD#
Liddell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Matrix manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Liddell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddell pushing down on Matrix's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Liddell uses his free foot to push down on Matrix's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Matrix.
Liddell controlling the pace for now.
Liddell working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Liddell in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Matrix takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Liddell looking to finish Matrix with some ground and pound. This is bad for Matrix!#ROC#Matrix is rocked!#SUB#
Matrix has left one of his arms exposed and Liddell doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Matrix screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chunk Liddell!
After winning the bout, Chunk Liddell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
LAFC 11
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Tech lands a head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like John Matrix has been cut.
Tech throws a head kick that misses.
Tech lands a two punch combo.
Matrix walks into a stiff left hand from Tech.
Tech thumps Matrix with a low kick.
Matrix shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tech as he jumps to the side.
Good leg kick by Tech.
Matrix closes the distance and clinches up with Tech, looking for a takedown. Matrix pushes Tech against the cage but Tech circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matrix has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tech.
Tech scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Tech misses with an uppercut. Matrix saw that one coming.#TD#
Matrix gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tech missing with punches from the bottom.
#T1#
Tech wants to improve his position but Matrix is controlling well.
Tech has a hand on Matrix's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Matrix takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Tech wants to hold on but Matrix pushes him away.
Matrix content just to control the position here.
Matrix avoids the attempt from Tech to control.#T2#
Matrix controlling his opponent.
Tech working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matrix lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Matrix sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tech tries to hold on but Matrix postures up.
Matrix content just to control the position here. #T3#
Tech is looking to get to half guard.
Matrix is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tech can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tech is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Matrix working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tech tries to lock up and control but Matrix gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tech can't escape the position.
Tech tries to control Matrix's body but Matrix pushes him off. Tech squirms to his side and now Matrix has his back! #T4#
Matrix avoiding Tech 's attempts to control his hands.
Tech is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Matrix is staying active.
Matrix scores with strikes from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Matrix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Matrix's cut.
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#
Matrix takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tech throws a head kick that misses.
Matrix changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tech tries to avoid it but Matrix manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tech to the ground. Tech escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Med Tech seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tech misses with a head kick.
As Tech looks to move away, Matrix throws a big counter combo but Tech just gets out of the way.
Tech throws a head kick that misses.
Matrix went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tech slips a jab and a cross from Matrix.
Tech throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tech fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matrix.
Tech throws a one two combo.
Matrix tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tech connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tech throws a head kick that Matrix semi-blocks.
Tech misses with a wild combination.
John Matrix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tech throws a leg kick which misses Matrix's front leg but catches the back leg as Matrix tries to avoid it.
Tech closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Matrix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tech tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matrix moves out of range as Tech strikes.
Tech lands a head kick. Matrix smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC2#Matrix is rocked!
Tech dances in with a quick combination. Matrix is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Tech snaps Matrix's head back. Matrix stumbles backwards against the cage. Tech steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Matrix's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Matrix just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Med Tech! |
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Event:
LAFC 8
Date: Oct 06, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Burns changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Matrix looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns cracks Matrix with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Burns scores with punches from side control.
Burns cracks Matrix with a big right hand but Matrix just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Matrix's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burns lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Burns is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Burns has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Burns is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Matrix is trying to escape and Burns transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Matrix is forced to tap! Nice work there by Burns! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Burns!
An out of breath Brian Burns thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
LAFC 5 Pulver vs Kilmeister
Date: Sep 15, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Matrix dives in and scores a takedown into Lee's guard.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matrix slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lee has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Matrix has passed into side control.
Matrix remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Matrix is working Lee over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matrix tries to advance to mount but Lee denies him.
Matrix content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Matrix is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lee looks calm but he's in trouble here. Matrix gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lee is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Matrix lets go of the hold and Lee can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Matrix! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Matrix will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matrix dives in for a single leg takedown but Shimada sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shimada lands a shoulder strike.
Shimada lands with a light punch inside.
Shimada lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matrix's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matrix has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shimada scores with a hook to the body.
Shimada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matrix backwards.
Shimada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shimada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shimada works on Matrix's body with a couple of short punches.
Matrix is breathing heavily.
Shimada scores with a shot to the side of Matrix's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shimada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Shimada.
A left hand lands to the body for Shimada.
Shimada throws a big uppercut that drops Matrix! More strikes from Shimada and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Matrix lies dazed against the cage as Shimada celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kambei Shimada!
A determined Kambei Shimada didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Matrix moves in looking to clinch but Shimada pushes him off.#CL2#
Shimada forces Matrix back against the cage and clinches.
Shimada stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shimada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shimada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matrix backwards.
A shot in the inside from Shimada.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shimada.
Shimada misses with a punch to the body.
Shimada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matrix jumps guard but Shimada stands there with Matrix around his waist. Matrix gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Matrix is trying to break the clinch but Shimada has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matrix tries to pull guard but Shimada won't allow it.
Shimada can't find room to land a body shot as Matrix controls the action.
Shimada lands a left hand.
Shimada is leaning against Matrix and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shimada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Shimada pushes Matrix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matrix working hard to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Shimada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shimada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matrixs head.
Matrix drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Matrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shimada lands a body punch.
Matrix is breathing heavily.
Shimada lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shimada lands a hook that snaps the head of Matrix backwards.
Shimada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#Matrix is rocked!
Matrix blocking some punches.
Oh Matrix is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shimada.
Matrix blocks an uppercut.
Shimada has a couple of punches blocked by Matrix.
Shimada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shimada working aggressively here.
Shimada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shimada lands a shot to the body.
Matrix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matrix seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matrix wants a takedown.
Shimada scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Shimada pushes Matrix against the cage. Shimada is working some dirty boxing. Shimada pushes off with a quick right hook! Matrix goes down! Matrix tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Shimada moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kambei Shimada!
Kambei Shimada got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Shimada moves into range and clinches up with Matrix.
A short uppercut from Shimada.
Shimada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matrix tries to pull guard but Shimada won't allow it.
Matrix is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shimada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shimada lands with a light punch inside.
Shimada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shimada keeps control of Matrix as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shimada lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matrix wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Matrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Shimada on the inside.
Shimada lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shimada lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Shimada is trying to trip Matrix. He has hold of a leg but Matrix is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Shimada persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Matrix trying to control the position.
Shimada is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shimada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Shimada won't allow Matrix to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Matrix had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shimada defends it easily.
Shimada engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Matrix is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Shimada clinches up against the cage.
Shimada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matrix backwards.
Still in the clinch, Shimada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shimada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shimada scores with a hook to the body.
Shimada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#Matrix is rocked!
Matrix blocking some punches.
Oh Matrix is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matrix blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Matrix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matrix.
Shimada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shimada working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shimada.
Shimada lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matrix or not.
Matrix is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Shimada gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Shimada works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shimada content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Shimada has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Shimada is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shimada controlling the pace for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Shimada.
Matrix seems to have got his legs back now.
Matrix tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
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!
Shimada controlling the position easily from mount.
Matrix really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shimada controlling from mount.
Matrix keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shimada controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kambei Shimada dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Matrix tries to close the distance and clinch but Shimada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Shimada has managed to clinch.
Matrix is looking for a takedown.
Matrix is trying to break free.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shimada.
Shimada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shimada dips a shoulder and cracks Matrix with a mighty uppercut! Matrix falls back against the cage and Shimada unloads with a barrage of strikes! Matrix is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Shimada screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kambei Shimada!
Kambei Shimada opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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