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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Dias explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dias tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Rees counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dias preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SU2#
Rees stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dias to get to his feet.
Dias throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Rees counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dias really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rees tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rees takes a knee to the side of the body. #TD2#
Rees jumps guard and drags Dias to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rees wants to sweep but no luck.
Dias wants to control from the top but Rees keeps moving.
Rees lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Rees trying to control the position from guard on top but Dias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dias keeping full guard, as Rees tries to pass. #SUB#
Dias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dias keeping full guard, as Rees tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rees advances position into side control!
Rees working away.
Rees working the ground and pound but Dias is defending the strikes.
Dias is trying to control Rees's posture but Rees avoids it.
Rees wants to control but Dias is keeping him busy. #T3##SU2#
Rees stands up and beckons Dias to his feet.
Dias with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Dias fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rees, pushing him back against the cage.
Dias throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dias unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dias is breathing heavily.
Rees fails to pull guard.
Dias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dias tries to land a knee to the head but Rees blocks with his arms.
Rees is working for takedown but Dias is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bruno Dias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matias H Rees.#BC#
Dias escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Rees shoots in but Dias avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Rees tries to get set, Dias tries to push him back and clinch up but Rees manages to avoid the attempt.
Dias lands a nice looking body kick.
Dias throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dias throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dias looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL#
Dias closes the distance and pushes Rees back into the cage.
Rees is struggling to control the position.
Rees tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rees throws a punch but it's blocked by Dias. #TD2#
Rees jumps into guard, dragging Dias to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rees is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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 Bruno Dias will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dias's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dias misses with the body kick#CL2#
and Rees counters by moving into the clinch.
Dias avoiding damage.
Dias trying to land knees to the body.
Rees tries for a takedown but Dias manages to get underhooks.
Rees misses with a body punch.
Rees is looking for a takedown.
Rees jumps guard but Dias turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bruno Dias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matias H Rees.
Rees avoiding damage as Dias throws knees to the body.
Dias tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dias with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dias tries to land a knee to the head but Rees blocks with his arms.
Dias with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Dias gets underhooks to prevent Rees's takedown attempt.
Rees prevents Dias from breaking the clinch.
Rees has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dias avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Dias breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dias thuds his shin into the meat of Rees's side.
Dias pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Dias tries to keep at a distance but Rees has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Rees drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU#
Dias decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rees fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dias avoids it really well and circles away.#T2##TD2#
Rees feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rees throws a big right hand that misses.
Rees is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dias might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Dias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rees trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dias wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Rees looking to sit in guard and control but Dias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dias stopping the sweep attempt from Rees.
Rees is controlling Dias's posture.
Dias has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dias would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dias preventing the sweep.
Rees is trying to control the position but Dias postures up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Rees working for a triangle but Dias defends it easily.
Rees throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SU#
Rees is working an open guard so Dias takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Rees tries to keep at a distance but Dias has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dias looking to stall.
#BC#
Dias breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Rees closes the distance and pushes Dias back into the cage.#TD2#
Rees is trying to trip Dias. He has hold of a leg but Dias is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rees persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bruno Dias will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dias's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
No luck for Dias with that takedown attempt.
Rees tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dias defends well and Rees ends up having to push Dias into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dias is looking for a counter combo.
Dias throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Rees counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rees.
Dias pushes Rees off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dias throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rees feints the counter takedown.
Rees tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dias swivels and escapes.
Dias misses with a body kick.
Dias plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rees enables Dias to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rees manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dias tries to stand but Rees is controlling from the bottom.
Rees pulls Dias in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Rees trying to keep a closed guard but Dias is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Dias stands and steps away. Rees gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice body kick there by Dias.
Rees dives in and grabs Dias's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dias pushes down on Rees's head and hops out.
Bruno Dias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matias H Rees.#CL#
Dias gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Rees drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU#
Dias stands and steps away. Rees gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Dias throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rees.
Dias stalks Rees and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rees's face. Rees staggers backwards, shaken.
Rees tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dias defends well and Rees ends up having to push Dias into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Dias has managed to clinch.
Dias working Rees over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rees has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dias trying to control the position but instead, Rees has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dias into the cage.
Rees misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Rees breaks from the clinch.
Dias closes the distance and clinches up with Rees, looking for a takedown. Dias pushes Rees against the cage but Rees circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bruno Dias is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##TD2#
Dias gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rees to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Matias H Rees has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rees trying to control the position from guard on top but Dias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rees forces his way into half guard.
Rees lands with a punch from half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rees working his ground and pound in the gym.
Rees sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Dias trying to hold on to Rees's head to control him but Rees postures up.
#SUB2#
Rees is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rees seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dias keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dias won't allow Rees to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Dias showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dias, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Dias!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruno Dias thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Greene misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Rees holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Greene has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rees has Greene pressed against the cage, preventing Greene from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rees prevents Greene from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Rees manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Greene looking to sit in guard and control but Rees gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rees wants to pass the guard but Greene is keeping the position.
Rees postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rees controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SUB#
Greene is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rees preventing the sweep.
Rees throws an elbow that misses. Greene uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rees's guard. Nice move by Greene!#REVR#
Greene wants to control from the top but Rees keeps moving.
Greene knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rees on the ground.
Greene won't allow Rees to get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Greene showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Greene postures up.
Greene wanted to stand there but Rees had control of the position.
Greene could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circling - Greene throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Greene misses.
Greene misses with a looping left.#T3#
Rees staying out of range there.
Greene cracks Rees with a good jab.#CL2#
Rees gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Greene wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Rees wants the takedown. Greene is fighting it off but Rees persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Greene's guard against the cage.
Rees pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greene is keeping the position for now.
Rees missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rees is pushing down on Greene's leg trying to pass to half guard. Greene is fighting to maintain full guard but Rees has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rees wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greene keeps working.
Greene keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Greene trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rees manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greene's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Rees is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Greene to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Greene shrugs it off.
Rees trying to control but Greene is having none of it.
Rees might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Greene haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greene tries to lock up and control but Rees gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matias H Rees dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Greene pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rees back to the cage. Greene follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Greene misses with a series of wild punches.
Greene throws a lazy right hand but Rees sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Greene throws a right hand that Rees ducks under and follows up with a left that Rees also avoids with ease.
Rees unleashes a big counter combination but Greene bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Greene drops Rees with a big left hand! Rees is injured, injured bad! Greene jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brayden Greene!
Brayden Greene decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Rees tries to keep at a distance but Needle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Needle looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rees lands a left hand that snaps the head of Needle backwards.
Rees lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Needle is trying to pull guard but Rees has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Rees has Needle pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rees pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Needle tumbling to the mat - Rees dives into Needle's guard.
Rees wants to pass the guard but Needle is keeping the position.
Needle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rees throws a big elbow that misses.
Needle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Needle is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rees not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Needle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rees.
Rees wants to pass the guard but Needle is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rees is still trying to improve position.
Rees stands and throws Needle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Needle is trying to escape the position but Rees is controlling the position.
Rees wants to control but Needle is keeping him busy.
Rees looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Needle is avoiding damage well.
#T2#
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.#SUB2#
Rees is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Needle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SU2#
Rees decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Rees instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Rees manages to break the clinch.
Needle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Rees moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Rees breaks from the clinch.
Nick Needle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##TD2#
Rees fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Needle to the ground. Rees is now in Needle's guard.
Rees wants to control from the top but Needle keeps moving.
Rees controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Needle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rees.
Needle keeping moving, preventing Rees from controlling successfully.
Rees is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rees throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Rees advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Rees working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rees working the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rees working the ground and pound.
Needle gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matias H Rees dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Needle shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Rees throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Needle was covering up waiting for the punch and Rees finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rees engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rees trying to control but Needle is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SU2#
Rees decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Needle, up you get! #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rees lands with a left to the head.
Rees softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rees utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rees controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2#
Rees has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Needle clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T2##SUB2#
Rees looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Rees patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rees keeps control of the position as Needle tries to break free.
Rees biding his time, controlling Needle. #SUB2#
Rees is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Needle is keeping busy.
#T3#
Needle can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Rees working for a choke but Needle is defending well.
Rees throwing sloppy strikes.
Rees avoiding Needle 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Needle grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Needle is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Needle trying to control the hands but Rees won't let him.
Rees is riding his opponent, not letting Needle buck him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Rees is persistently looking for the submission but Needle is defending it well.
Rees keeps control of the position easily here as Needle tries to buck him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matias H Rees 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Rees shoots in and gets a takedown into Needle's guard.
Rees throws a big elbow that misses.
Rees slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Needle controls Rees momentarily but Rees frees himself.
Matias H Rees 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.
Rees working some strikes from top position.
Rees stands and throws Needle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Needle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rees tries to advance to mount but Needle denies him.
Rees misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rees is looking to take a break and control but Needle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rees lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rees has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rees trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rees controlling the position easily from mount.
BOOM! Rees connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB2#
Rees has control of Needle's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Needle regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Needle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Rees looking to control and managing it successfully. #SU2#
Rees gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
A looping hook to the body misses from Needle. Rees does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Needle gets caught flat footed, as Rees shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T4#
Rees trying to control the position from guard on top but Needle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rees wants to stand but Needle is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rees engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rees must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nick Needle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matias H Rees is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Rees 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matias H Rees comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rees 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matias H Rees!
After winning the bout, Matias H Rees 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Rees closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sads did well to prevent Rees getting side control.
Rees moves nicely into side control.
Sads is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rees is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Sads really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rees postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sads looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC2#Sads is rocked!#SUB2#
Rees is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Rees extends the arm and Sads is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matias H Rees!
After the fight, Matias H Rees was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Rees shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rees showed some decent athleticism there.
Simon trying to control here.
Rees is looking to take a break and control but Simon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rees seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Rees seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simon is controlling Rees's posture.#T1#
Rees wants to pass the guard but Simon is keeping the position.
Rees keeps trying to improve his position.
Rees won't allow Simon to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Simon closes the distance but Rees moves to the side #TD2#
and Rees counters with a single leg into guard. Simon didn't expect that. #SUB#
Simon working for a triangle but Rees defends it easily.
Simon is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Rees wants to stand but Simon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rees postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rees wants to stand but Simon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rees wants to control from the top but Simon keeps moving. #T3#
Simon looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Simon moves to clinch but Rees breaks away
and Rees counters with a two punch combo.
Rees looks to score with a jab to the body but Simon is just out of range.#CL2#
Rees gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rees is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rees stalls.
Simon tries to circle away but Rees has him pinned against the cage.
Simon is looking to break free of the clinch but Rees has double underhooks.
Simon is trying to force a seperation but Rees has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Simon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rees looking for a takedown. #T4#
Simon is trying to break the clinch but Rees has him pressed against the cage.
Simon has had enough of the clinch but Rees keeps him there for the moment.
Simon is trying to push Rees away but Rees has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Simon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rees misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Carter Simon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Rees drags the fight down to the ground.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rees controls Simon momentarily but Simon frees himself.
Simon throws a strike but Rees rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matias H Rees dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Simon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rees circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simon tries to clinch up.
Rees avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rees shoots in for a double leg but Simon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rees wants to counter with a clinch but Simon pushes him away.
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Rees.
Rees keeps the fight on the outside.
Rees avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Simon gets the takedown into side control.
Rees wants to get back to his feet but Simon is dominant here and he's now got Rees's back!
Rees just trying to survive but Simon is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rees is keeping busy.
#T1#
Rees can't escape the position.
Simon is looking to control Rees but Rees is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Simon avoiding Rees 's attempts to control his hands.
Simon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rees doesn't escape. #SUB#
Simon is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rees knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rees for a finish.
Rees trying to get back to his feet but Simon is in full control for now. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Simon controlling well, preventing Rees from escaping the position.
Rees manages to reverse the position and now he's in Simon's guard. Nice work there by Rees.
Simon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rees is one step ahead there.
Simon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simon trying to keep a closed guard but Rees is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Rees won't allow Simon to sweep him here.
Rees postures up.
Rees stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rees looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rees trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Matias H Rees has got the better of the ground game so far.#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.#SUB2#
Rees drops back looking for a leg! Simon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simon manages to kick Rees off! Rees jumps back into Simon's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rees keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Rees feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Simon is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rees presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Rees jumps guard.
Simon stops Rees from standing up. #SUB2#
Rees is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rees is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rees has Simon pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Carter Simon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Simon closes the distance and clinches up with Rees, looking for a takedown. Simon pushes Rees against the cage but Rees circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rees drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Simon defends it well.
Rees tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No luck for Rees with that takedown attempt.
Rees keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Rees drives through and clinches with Simon against the cage.
#TD2#
Rees lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Simon trying to control here.
Simon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rees's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rees's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rees tries to escape but Simon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rees looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T1##SUB#
Rees showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Simon goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Rees escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rees tries to pass to full mount but Simon defends it. #T2#
Rees is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rees missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rees tries to stand and escape but Simon is controlling the position.
Simon tries to kick Rees off but Rees keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Simon gets full guard.
Rees is stalling in the full guard.
Simon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SU2#
Rees gets to his feet - Simon follows without any prompting.
Carter Simon is winning the standup battle so far.
Rees tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Simon does no damage.
Rees looks to land a body kick but Simon moved away.
As Rees looks to move away, Simon throws a big counter combo but Rees just gets out of the way.
Simon misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Simon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simon misses with a double jab.
Rees drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Simon defends it well.#TD2#
Rees bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Simon's face as Rees controls the position.
Let's hope that Rees 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Carter Simon.
I think Simon 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Carter Simon! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Rees gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leonard scores with a knee to the head.
Rees tries to land a knee to the head but Leonard blocks with his arms.
Leonard lands a left hand.
Rees has a couple of punches blocked by Leonard.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rees - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rees wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Leonard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Leonard has Rees pressed against the cage, preventing Rees from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rees is looking to take this one to the mat.
Leonard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Leonard tries to throw a body punch but Rees avoids it by throwing Leonard back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Leonard fails to land.
Leonard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rees really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rees blocks a body shot from Leonard.
Leonard scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Rees pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rees leaning against his opponent.
Leonard throws an elbow but it misses.
Leonard keeps control of Rees as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rees stalling.
Rees has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leonard tries to stall but Rees uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD#
Rees pulls guard.
Rees is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leonard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU2#
Leonard stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rees falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leonard counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2##CL#
Rees closes the distance and clinches.
Leonard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rees prevents a body shot from Leonard.
Rees prevents the takedown attempt.
Leonard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rees is trying to pull guard but Leonard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rees wants to break the clinch but can't.
Leonard has Rees pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rees manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Matias H Rees has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Leonard.
Leonard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rees is keeping busy.
Leonard pushes Rees back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leonard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Leonard breaks from the clinch.
Leonard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rees.
Leonard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rees.
Leonard throws a sloppy head kick and Rees moves out of range easily. #T3#
Rees throws a head kick that misses.
Leonard lands a high kick!
Leonard steps in with a hook that catches Rees right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Leonard follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Rees looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Leonard!
An out of breath Carlos Leonard 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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