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Event:
MMAH 80
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Tauati looking to score a takedown here. Classic is defending well but Tauati drives through and ends up in Classic's guard.
Classic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tauati throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Classic is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Tauati working a defensive guard here.
Classic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tauati can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tauati wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Classic works over Tauati with some ground and pound from guard.
Classic scoring with some ground and pound.
Classic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Classic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Classic preventing the sweep.
Classic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tauati wants to sweep but no luck.
Classic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Classic postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#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.
Classic 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tauati gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
so Classic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Classic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tauati is trying to keep Classic in close.
Tauati throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Tauati thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Classic won't allow Tauati to sweep him here. #T3#
Tauati is still trying to improve position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Classic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Classic trying to control the position from guard on top but Tauati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Classic controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tauati dives in for a single leg takedown but Classic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Classic is looking to counter the offense by Tauati and move into the clinch.
Tauati closes the distance and clinches up with Classic, looking for a takedown. Tauati pushes Classic against the cage but Classic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matt Classic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tamati Tauati.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Classic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Classic showed some decent athleticism there.
Tauati strikes from the bottom but Classic uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Tauati is looking for a sweep.
Tauati really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Classic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Classic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tauati is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Classic dominated that round.
That's time! Classic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Classic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Classic trying to control the action but Tauati is working from the bottom.
Tauati is looking for a sweep.
Classic moves into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Classic.
Classic controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tauati is in all sorts of trouble here.
Classic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tauati is squirming around, avoiding Classic's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Tauati can't escape the position.
Classic controlling from mount.
Tauati tries to reverse the position but Classic maintains control.#SUB#
Classic working for a guillotine from mount but Tauati is in no mood to give up.
Classic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Classic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tauati can do to turn this around?
Classic has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tauati's face.
Classic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tauati keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Classic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tauati working to try and regain half guard.
Tauati swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Tauati is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Tauati wants to hold on but Classic pushes him away.
Classic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tauati is looking to escape.
Tauati is bucking up trying to escape but Classic cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Classic controlling the pace for now.
Classic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Matt Classic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Further stalling from Classic.#T4#
Classic raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tauati tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Classic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tauati is trying to escape the mount.
Classic dominating with strikes here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tauati tries to lock up and control but Classic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Tauati throws a strike from the bottom but Classic holds onto the arm and goes for an armbar! He's got it! Fantastic submission from Classic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Classic!
After winning the bout, Matt Classic 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:
MMAH 73
Date: Sep 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Xushu looks to score with a jab to the body but Classic is just out of range.
Classic feinted with a counter takedown.
Classic blocks the body kick.
Kisane Xushu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Xushu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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.
Classic tries to roll over but Xushu keeps him under control.
Xushu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Xushu throwing shots but Classic is blocking nicely.
Classic is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Thunder Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Xushu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Classic's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xushu drops an elbow to the side of Classic's head.
Classic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Classic tries to get out of the position.
Xushu thows a huge punch but Classic dodges it nicely.
Xushu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Xushu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Xushu working over Classic with some ground and pound. Classic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Classic is looking for a sweep. Xushu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Xushu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Xushu wants to control but Classic is keeping him busy.
Xushu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Xushu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Classic defending well though.
Xushu winds up and cracks Classic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Classic wants to improve his position but Xushu is controlling well.
Xushu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Classic defending well though.
Xushu working Classic over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Xushu lands a nice short elbow.
Classic wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Xushu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Xushu missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Xushu seems to be working for a kimura but Classic defends the submission attempt.
Xushu throwing shots but Classic is blocking nicely.
Xushu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Classic defending well though.
Xushu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Xushu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Classic defending well though. #SUB2#
Xushu is trying to work for a kimura but Classic is defending well.
Xushu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Xushu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Classic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Xushu missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Xushu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Xushu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Classic defending well though.
Ground and pound from Xushu.
Xushu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Xushu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Xushu trying to control from half guard but Classic is working away.
Classic trying to control here.
Classic is breathing heavily.
Xushu lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Xushu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Classic defending well though.
Xushu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Xushu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Classic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xushu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Classic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xushu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kisane Xushu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Classic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xushu.
Xushu misses with a hook. Classic ducked under it nicely.
Classic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Xushu tries a head kick but it misses.
Classic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xushu digs a good hook to Classic's body.
Matt Classic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xushu scores with a nice head shot.
Xushu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Classic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Classic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Classic avoids the body shot from Xushu.
Xushu goes for a double leg but Classic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Classic continues to drive forward.
Xushu misses with a head kick.
Classic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Xushu.
Matt Classic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kisane Xushu.
Xushu throws a sloppy head kick and Classic moves out of range easily.
Classic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xushu throws a body shot but no joy.
Classic attempts a counter takedown but Xushu avoids it well and moves away.
Xushu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Xushu throws a series of punches but Classic moves out of range.
Xushu is breathing heavily.
Classic moves away from the strike by Xushu.
Classic is looking to counter the offense by Xushu and move into the clinch.
Xushu fails with the takedown#TD#
and Classic counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Xushu!
Classic just content to control the position. #T2#
Classic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Classic just content to control the position.
Classic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Xushu struggling a bit here.
Classic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Classic working the head and body with strikes.
Xushu can't do much from the bottom here.
Xushu is trying to get back to half guard.
Xushu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Xushu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Classic is keen to just control but Xushu is a slippery customer.
Xushu trying to control here.
Xushu throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Xushu manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Xushu working for a triangle but Classic defends it easily.
Classic wants to control from the top but Xushu keeps moving. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Xushu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Classic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Xushu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Xushu throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB2#
Xushu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xushu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Classic trying to control the position from guard on top but Xushu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kisane Xushu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Xushu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Classic is out of range and Xushu settles back down.
Classic is looking to counter the offense by Xushu and move into the clinch.
Xushu misses with a wild combination.
Classic ducks under a wild hook from Xushu.
Xushu misses with a hook.
Xushu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Classic defends well and Xushu ends up having to push Classic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Xushu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xushu looks for a takedown but Classic sprawls well.
Classic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Xushu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Classic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xushu closes the distance and clinches up with Classic, looking for a takedown. Xushu pushes Classic against the cage but Classic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Classic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Matt Classic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kisane Xushu.#T1#
Xushu stuffs the takedown attempt from Classic. Classic gets slowly back to his feet.
Classic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xushu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Xushu looks for a takedown but Classic sprawls well.
Xushu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Xushu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xushu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Classic.
Xushu goes for a double leg but Classic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Classic continues to drive forward.#T2##TD#
Classic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Xushu quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Xushu throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Xushu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Classic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Xushu on the ground.
Classic slips a nice elbow through Xushu's hands, connecting with Xushu's forehead.
Xushu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Classic is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Classic seems to be looking for submissions.
Xushu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Classic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Xushu keeping moving, preventing Classic from controlling successfully.
Xushu striking off his back but it's not causing Classic any problems.
Classic trying to control the position from guard on top but Xushu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Xushu working for a triangle but Classic defends it easily.
Classic landing with the ground and pound.
Xushu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Xushu trying to control the position from guard on top but Classic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Xushu throws a big right hand that misses.
Xushu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Classic wants to sweep here but Xushu controlling him for the moment.
Xushu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Xushu throwing strikes from guard but Classic blocks nicely.
Xushu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Classic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Classic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kisane Xushu really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Xushu throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Classic counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Xushu!
Xushu wants to control but Classic postures up.
Classic grinds an elbow into Xushu's temple.
Classic working away.#SUB#
Classic is trying to get an arm triangle but Xushu is defending well.
Classic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Xushu to see if he's OK.
Xushu struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Classic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Classic connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Xushu some visible discomfort.
Classic avoids the strikes from the bottom by Xushu.#T1#
Xushu regains half guard.
Classic is looking to take a break and control but Xushu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Classic winds up and cracks Xushu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kisane Xushu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xushu missing with punches from the bottom.
Xushu is trying to control but can't.
Classic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Xushu looking for submissions off his back.
Xushu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xushu is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Xushu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Classic scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Xushu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Xushu keeping moving, preventing Classic from controlling successfully.
Xushu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Classic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Xushu trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Xushu throws a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Xushu gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Xushu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Classic is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Xushu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Classic defends it well.
Xushu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Classic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #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.
Xushu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Xushu is taking a breather. Classic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Xushu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Classic's head.
Xushu wants to free his trapped foot but Classic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Classic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xushu.
Xushu throwing shots but Classic is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Xushu is looking for a kimura but Classic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Xushu to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Classic is not content to let Xushu control the position.
Xushu throwing shots but Classic is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kisane Xushu dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Xushu shoots in for a takedown but Classic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Xushu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Classic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Xushu swings for the body but Classic moves out of range.
A slow jab from Xushu misses its intended target.
Xushu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matt Classic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kisane Xushu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xushu misses with a double jab.
Xushu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Xushu looks to throw the jab but Classic is out of range.
Classic drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xushu sprawls and moves away.
Xushu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Classic sprawls well. Classic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Xushu gets slowly back to his feet.
Classic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kisane Xushu seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Xushu scores with a shot to the body.
Classic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xushu throws out the jab.
Classic is looking to counter the offense by Xushu and move into the clinch.#CL#
Classic clinches up with Xushu and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Classic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xushu. #CL#
Classic instigates a clinch.
Kisane Xushu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##TD#
Classic jumps into guard, dragging Xushu to the mat.
Classic is trying to keep Xushu in close.
Xushu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Classic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Xushu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xushu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Classic wants to sweep here but Xushu controlling him for the moment.
Xushu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Xushu trying to control but Classic is working from the bottom.
Xushu with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Xushu throws a big right hand that misses.
Xushu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Classic keeping moving, preventing Xushu from controlling successfully.
Xushu throws a strike but Classic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Classic trying to control but Xushu is working from the bottom.
Xushu looking to control.
Xushu lands some strikes from the bottom.
Xushu has Classic pulled in close to control his posture.
Classic throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Classic wants to control from the top but Xushu keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Xushu lands with a nice combination. Classic backs away looking to recover.
Classic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Classic there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#Classic is rocked!
Xushu lands a jab to the nose.
Oh Classic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Classic switches off momentarily and Xushu cracks him with a monster right hand! Classic topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Xushu dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Xushu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kisane Xushu!
Kisane Xushu is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Classic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reynolds.
Classic throws a counter combo.#CL#
Reynolds has closed the distance and engaged Classic in a clinch.
Reynolds stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Reynolds goes for a takedown in the clinch but Classic prevents it.
Reynolds has had enough of the clinch but Classic keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Classic can't get the takedown.
Reynolds wants to take the fight to the mat but Classic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Classic prevents Reynolds from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Reynolds misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Classic.
Reynolds looking to stall.
Reynolds throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reynolds.
Reynolds tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reynolds has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Classic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Classic goes for a takedown attempt but Reynolds pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Classic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Classic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Classic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Classic working the head and body with strikes.
Classic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Classic working the head and body with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Classic in particular looking to stall.
Classic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Classic controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Classic is trying to work for a kimura but Reynolds is defending well.
Classic stalling.
Classic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Classic working over Reynolds with some ground and pound. Reynolds looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Classic is looking to advance position but Reynolds won't allow it. #SUB#
Reynolds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Classic drops an elbow to the side of Reynolds's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Classic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reynolds has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Classic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Reynolds rushes Classic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Classic being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds is trying to pull guard but Classic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reynolds is trying to pull guard but Classic has him pressed against the cage.
Classic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Classic gets control of Reynolds's arms and successfully pulls guard. Classic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Classic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Classic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Classic chips away with some ground and pound.
Classic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Classic trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom. #T2#
Classic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reynolds is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Classic is controlling him.
Reynolds really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reynolds keeping moving, preventing Classic from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Classic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Classic shoots in and bounces Reynolds off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T3#
Classic is working Reynolds over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Classic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Classic 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.
Reynolds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Reynolds throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Classic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Classic trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
Classic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Classic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Classic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Classic lands a couple of digs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Classic landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Classic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Reynolds fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Reynolds moves into the clinch successfully.
Classic has Reynolds pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reynolds manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Classic has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Reynolds is trying to keep an underhook but Classic manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Classic drops an elbow to the side of Reynolds's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Classic is looking to advance position but Reynolds won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Classic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Classic winds up and cracks Reynolds with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Classic slips a nice elbow through Reynolds's hands, connecting with Reynolds's forehead.
Classic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Reynolds is staying active underneath Classic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reynolds is trying to get back to full guard.
Classic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Classic is working for a kimura but Reynolds is defending it quite comfortably.
Still in half guard, Classic seems content to control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Classic.
Reynolds trying to control but Classic postures up.
Classic controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL#
Reynolds clinches up with Classic and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Classic gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Reynolds regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Classic content to stall in guard here.
Classic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SU2#
Classic stands and steps away. Reynolds gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Classic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reynolds. #T4##CL#
Reynolds has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reynolds is trying to pull guard but Classic has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Classic works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Reynolds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Classic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raymond Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matt Classic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU2#
Classic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Classic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Classic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Classic!
Matt Classic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Raymond Reynolds spoke after the fight, saying 'we'll be back stronger'. |
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