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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Tavares throws a body shot but no joy.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Tavares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matthews uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tavares has time to react.#TD2#
Matthews is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tavares's half guard.
Matthews tries to pass to full mount but Tavares defends it.
Matthews performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tavares trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Matthews is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Matthews prevents Tavares from improving his position.
Tavares trying to control here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tavares might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Matthews missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matthews lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Matthews seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #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.
Tavares tries to get to full guard but Matthews has control of the leg.
Tavares knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matthews on the ground.
Tavares moves into full guard.
Matthews throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Tavares can't keep his opponent in guard - Matthews advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tavares won't allow Matthews to pass to mount.
Matthews is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matthews is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tavares avoids the head kick by Matthews.
Matthews takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matthews moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.
Tavares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tavares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tavares lands a jab.#TD2#
Matthews darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Matthews wants to free his trapped foot but Tavares is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Matthews works his way into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes there by Matthews.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randle Matthews dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tavares misses the shot to the body.
Tavares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Matthews moves into the clinch successfully.
Matthews is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tavares is defending well.
Tavares lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
Matthews drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tavares tries a body shot but Matthews blocks it.
Tavares tries a body shot but Matthews blocks it.
Tavares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matthews tries to pull guard but Tavares forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jesus Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randle Matthews.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Matthews successfully pulls guard.
Tavares has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Matthews is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Matthews pulls Tavares in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tavares is one step ahead there.
Tavares trying to stand up but can't free himself from Matthews's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tavares moves out of range of the leg kick from Matthews.
Jesus Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matthews defending well as Tavares loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Tavares misses with an uppercut. Matthews saw that one coming.
Matthews unleashes a big counter combination but Tavares bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Matthews or perhaps it was just good defense by Tavares, which made it look bad.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tavares - that will leave a mark!
Tavares misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD2#
Matthews scores with a takedown into Tavares's guard.
Matthews 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. #T3#
Tavares is trying to control the position but Matthews postures up.
Matthews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Matthews's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tavares lands a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Matthews.
Tavares rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Matthews counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthews loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matthews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Randle Matthews will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Tavares's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Matthews crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tavares - the referee stops the clock and Matthews gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tavares. Matthews manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tavares misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matthews blocks a jab.
Matthews fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Tavares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tavares bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matthews's head backwards.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthews manages to avoid it.
Tavares sets himself, and Matthews steps forward looking for the clinch! Tavares avoids it this time.
Matthews closes the distance and clinches up with Tavares, looking for a takedown. Matthews pushes Tavares against the cage but Tavares circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tavares misses with an uppercut.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tavares quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Matthews takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#Matthews is rocked!
Tavares stuns Matthews with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matthews is still on wobbly legs! Can Tavares finish him?
Tavares stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tavares wants it to stay on the feet.
Jesus Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randle Matthews.
Tavares swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jesus Tavares is winning the standup battle so far.
Tavares just misses with a punch to the body.
Matthews seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tavares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Matthews steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tavares.#T1#
Tavares punishes Matthews's body with a nice straight punch.
Tavares just misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Matthews scores with a takedown into Tavares's guard.
Matthews stays in close to Tavares's body and controls the position.
Matthews is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Matthews throws a big right hand that misses.
Matthews slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jesus Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Matthews pushes down on Tavares's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tavares is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tavares trying to hold on to Matthews's head to control him but Matthews postures up.
Matthews slows the pace down in half guard. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matthews misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tavares misses with an uppercut.
Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Tavares circles away.
Tavares missing with a left hand there. Matthews was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matthews closes the distance and clinches up with Tavares, looking for a takedown. Matthews pushes Tavares against the cage but Tavares circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tavares scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Matthews shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tavares manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Matthews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4##SUB2#
Matthews drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matthews jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Matthews throws a big right hand that misses.
Tavares keeping full guard, as Matthews tries to pass.
Matthews is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Matthews's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Tavares showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matthews has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Randle Matthews! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Matthews dives in for a single leg takedown but Lakes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Lakes takes the fight into the clinch.
Matthews tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right hook to the body lands for Lakes.
Matthews goes for a takedown attempt but Lakes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jonathan Lakes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randle Matthews.
Lakes throws a nice looking combination but Matthews bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Matthews gets tackled into the cage by Lakes. Lakes maintains the clinch. #TD#
Lakes pulls guard.
Lakes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Lakes working for a triangle but Matthews defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews throws a big right hand that misses.
Matthews has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Matthews preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lakes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lakes looking for a sweep. Not yet Lakes, not yet.
Matthews trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Lakes throws his legs up looking for a submission but Matthews uses it to pass to side control.
Lakes can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matthews happy to just control the position for now.
Matthews postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lakes can't do much from the bottom here.
Matthews staying calm.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Lakes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lakes sprawls well. Lakes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matthews gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Lakes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matthews trying to hold on to Lakes's head to control him but Lakes postures up.
#T4#
Matthews wants to get back to his feet.
Matthews is looking to improve his position.
Lakes wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Lakes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthews moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Lakes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lakes throws a sloppy head kick and Matthews moves out of range easily.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lakes sprawls well. Lakes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matthews gets slowly back to his feet.
Matthews with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lakes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matthews swivels and escapes.
Lakes fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Matthews closes the distance and pushes Lakes back into the cage.
Matthews is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lakes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matthews is defending well for now.
Lakes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lakes tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Lakes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews is trying to force a seperation but Lakes has the dominant position.#T1#
Matthews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lakes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matthews smiles and moves away.
Lakes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matthews tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lakes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matthews somewhat.
Matthews dodges the punch combination from Lakes.
Lakes fails with the takedown.
Lakes blocks a head kick by Matthews.
#CL2#
Matthews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matthews prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2##BC#
Lakes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matthews keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matthews avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lakes avoids the head kick by Matthews.
Matthews fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matthews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lakes.
Lakes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lakes misses with a takedown attempt
and Matthews counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matthews darts in looking for a takedown but Lakes gets double underhooks and turns Matthews into the cage. #TD2#
Lakes gets caught napping as Matthews dives in and scores a takedown. Lakes manages to retain guard.
Lakes is wriggling around but Matthews manages to pass to half guard.
#T3##REVR##SU2#
Matthews decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Lakes has his takedown stuffed
and Lakes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matthews fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Matthews clinches with his opponent.
Lakes is trying to pull guard but Matthews turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lakes tries to pull guard but Matthews holds him up against the cage and eventually Lakes drops back down to his feet.
#T4#
Lakes has Matthews pressed against the cage, preventing Matthews from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lakes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Matthews can't get the takedown.
Matthews has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lakes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Lakes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lakes slaps away a takedown attempt from Matthews, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lakes but Lakes 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.
Randle Matthews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Matthews tries to clinch but Lakes is having none of it.
Matthews tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lakes swivels and escapes.
Lakes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Lakes with that takedown attempt.
Lakes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matthews avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Matthews rushes Lakes and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lakes tries to score a body lock takedown but Matthews shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Lakes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews wants to break free but Lakes has control.
#T1#
Matthews wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lakes tries to pull guard but Matthews won't allow it.
Matthews is working for takedown but Lakes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lakes wants to take the fight to the mat but Matthews manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lakes has had enough of the clinch but Matthews keeps him there for the moment.
Lakes jumps guard but Matthews stands there with Lakes around his waist. Lakes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Matthews's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Lakes manages to break the clinch.
Matthews shoots in but Lakes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lakes shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Lakes tries to close the distance and clinch but Matthews swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lakes shoots for a double leg takedown but Matthews sprawls well. He's pushed Lakes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matthews wants to counter with a clinch but Lakes pushes him away.
No luck for Matthews with that takedown attempt.
Lakes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lakes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matthews.
Lakes shoots and misses #CL2#
and Matthews moves into the clinch.
Matthews is trying to pull guard but Lakes has him pressed against the cage.
Lakes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matthews fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Matthews rushes Lakes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3##BC2#
Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Matthews shoots in looking for a takedown. Lakes tries to sprawl out of it but Matthews keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lakes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matthews shoots in looking for a takedown. Lakes tries to sprawl out of it but Matthews keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lakes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lakes tries to clinch but Matthews is having none of it.
Matthews tries to clinch up.
Lakes shoots in looking for a takedown but Matthews manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lakes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lakes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matthews pinned against the cage. Matthews gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matthews let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4##CL2#
Matthews closes the distance and pushes Lakes back into the cage.
Lakes trying to control the position but instead, Matthews has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lakes into the cage.
Matthews tries to break free but Lakes pushes him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthews is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lakes is defending well.
Matthews changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lakes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lakes leaves Matthews with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lakes throws a big counter combination but Matthews scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randle Matthews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matthews has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randle Matthews! |
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