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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Matveychuk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Klein.
Klein feinted with a counter takedown.
Matveychuk cracks Klein with a good jab.#TD#
Klein shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Matveychuk manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Klein keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Matveychuk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Matveychuk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Matveychuk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Matveychuk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Klein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matveychuk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matveychuk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Klein looking to pass the guard.
Klein advances to half guard.
Matveychuk is looking for a sweep. Klein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matveychuk wants to control the action here but instead Klein manages to pass to full mount!
Matveychuk is desperately trying to improve his position but Klein has a good base and remains in mount.
Klein throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Matveychuk because Klein loaded up on that one. #T2#
Matveychuk is trying to stand.#SUB#
Klein looking to secure an arm triangle but Matveychuk defends it well.
Klein tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SU#
Klein gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Matveychuk fails with the takedown.
Matveychuk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Klein is fending him off so far but Matveychuk persists. Nope, Klein circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Klein circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Klein counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Klein.
Klein looking to pass the guard.
Klein throws a big elbow that misses.
Klein content to stall in guard here. #SU#
Klein gets to his feet. Matveychuk looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Matveychuk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Klein swivels and escapes.
Erick Klein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Matveychuk .#T4##CL#
Klein has Matveychuk up against the cage in a clinch.
Matveychuk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matveychuk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Klein is defending well.
Klein prevents Matveychuk from breaking the clinch.
Klein is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Klein turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Klein manages to end up in side control.
Matveychuk sneaks out the side door and pushes Klein away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Klein wants it to stay on the feet.
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 Erick Klein will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Matveychuk misses with a double jab.
Klein lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matveychuk is defended easily by Klein.
Matveychuk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Klein swivels and escapes.
Klein circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Matveychuk closes the distance and pushes Klein back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Klein gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Klein is working for a kimura here but Matveychuk manages to reverse the position and he's now in Klein's guard.
#SUB#
Klein has his foot on Matveychuk 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matveychuk works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Klein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Klein keeping moving, preventing Matveychuk from controlling successfully.
Erick Klein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Matveychuk stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Klein throws up his legs and catches Matveychuk in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Matveychuk tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Klein! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Erick Klein! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Matveychuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matveychuk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Paul makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matveychuk darts in looking for a takedown but Paul gets double underhooks and turns Matveychuk into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Paul on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matveychuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paul.
Paul thuds his right hand into Matveychuk 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matveychuk misses with a combination
and Paul counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Paul.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paul works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#Matveychuk is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Alexander Matveychuk has been cut.
Paul works Matveychuk 's body with a nice hook.
Matveychuk is still on wobbly legs! Can Paul finish him?
Paul shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Matveychuk takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Paul sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Matveychuk bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dillon Paul!
Dillon Paul took some time post fight to say the following; 'Heaters manager put him into this fight injured and struggling with his morale, he should be put in jail for putting innocent fighters threw these kind of vicious knockouts for a pay check! Who's next!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Klein shoots in and gets a takedown into Matveychuk 's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Matveychuk manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The referee calls for Klein to work.
Klein throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Klein is trying to trip Matveychuk . He has hold of a leg but Matveychuk is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Klein persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Matveychuk striking off his back but it's not causing Klein any problems.
Matveychuk has his hands on Klein's head, controlling the position.
Matveychuk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Matveychuk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Matveychuk wants to improve his position but instead Klein has moved into half guard.
Klein tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matveychuk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matveychuk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Klein.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Klein is thwarting Matveychuk 's attempts to control the position.
Matveychuk is not content to let Klein control the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Klein moves into full mount! Matveychuk won't be happy about that!
Klein avoids the attempt from Matveychuk to control.#SUB#
Klein is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Matveychuk is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Erick Klein! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1145 Round 1
Date: Jun 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Matveychuk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Forde's waist but Forde gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matveychuk off to one side.
Matveychuk misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Forde looking to score a takedown here. Matveychuk is defending well but Forde drives through and ends up in Matveychuk 's guard.
Forde content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Forde trying to control the position from guard on top but Matveychuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Forde is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Matveychuk wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Matveychuk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Forde gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Forde content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Forde throws a big elbow that misses.
Forde wants to control from the top but Matveychuk keeps moving.
Forde not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Forde wants to control from the top but Matveychuk keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Forde is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Forde.
Matveychuk is trying to buck Forde off.
Forde working the ground and pound. #T2#
Forde looks up at the clock and then as Matveychuk takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Forde smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Matveychuk tries to bench press Forde off him but Forde keeps the position.
Forde throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Forde wants to control but Matveychuk is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Matveychuk takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Matveychuk tries to escape but Forde is in control. #T3#
Forde grinds an elbow into Matveychuk 's temple.
Forde creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Matveychuk is trying to improve his position.
Forde tries to move into full mount but can't pass Matveychuk 's legs.
Forde trying to control the position but Matveychuk is working away.
Matveychuk is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Matveychuk 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matveychuk throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
#T4#
Forde misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Forde is working Matveychuk over with some ground and pound from side control.
Forde is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Forde landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Forde trying to control the position but Matveychuk is working away.
Forde landing strikes.
Forde lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matveychuk holds on to Forde's head and controls the position momentarily.
Forde cracks Matveychuk with a big right hand but Matveychuk just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Forde dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Forde shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Matveychuk napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Matveychuk tries to bench press Forde off him but Forde keeps the position.
Matveychuk is trying to get back to his feet.
Forde scoring with punches from side control.
Matveychuk tries to improve position but can't.
Check out the look on Forde's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Matveychuk is trying to control Forde's posture but Forde avoids it.
Matveychuk is not content to let Forde control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Matveychuk 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Matveychuk manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Forde looks like he's trying to stand up.
Matveychuk performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Matveychuk wants to free his trapped foot but Forde is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Forde is trying to stand.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#ES2#
Forde has one foot on Matveychuk 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Matveychuk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Forde gets the takedown into side control.
What's Matveychuk going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Forde is working Matveychuk over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Matveychuk 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Forde is looking to take a break and control but Matveychuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Forde landing a few strikes.
Matveychuk is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Forde's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Forde seems to be looking for submissions.
Forde wants to take a breather but Matveychuk is having none of it.
Matveychuk gets back to full guard.
Matveychuk keeping moving, preventing Forde from controlling successfully. #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.
Forde engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Forde stands up over Matveychuk , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Matveychuk doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Forde trying to control but Matveychuk is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Forde works over Matveychuk with some ground and pound from guard.
Forde lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Forde 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Matveychuk slips under a jab from Forde.
Matveychuk attempts a counter takedown but Forde avoids it well and moves away.
Forde avoids the head kick by Matveychuk .
Matveychuk tries to clinch but Forde moves away #TD2#
and Forde counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Forde.
Forde scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Forde trying to control the position from guard on top but Matveychuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Matveychuk has his foot on Forde's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Forde works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Forde is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Matveychuk is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Matveychuk has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Matveychuk stops Forde from standing up. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matveychuk throws a big right hand that misses.
Matveychuk throws a big right hand that misses.
Forde wants to get back to his feet but Matveychuk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Matveychuk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matveychuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Forde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matveychuk tries to clinch but Forde moves out of range.
Forde avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Forde closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Forde lands some shots froms side control.
Matveychuk takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Matveychuk manages to get back to half guard.
Forde has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Forde passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Matveychuk !
Matveychuk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Forde avoids the attempt from Matveychuk to control.#T3#
Forde lands a big elbow.
Alexander Matveychuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Forde cracks Matveychuk with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Matveychuk is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Forde cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Matveychuk in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Matveychuk is rocked!
Forde lands a big shot there that rocks Matveychuk but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oh Matveychuk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Forde pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Forde cracks Matveychuk with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshua Forde! |
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