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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Pencho closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shultz circles away.
Shultz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pencho manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Pencho shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shultz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Shultz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#ES#
Shultz has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Pencho is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Shultz pulls guard successfully.
Pencho is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shultz has control of Pencho's left arm, preventing Pencho from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shultz continues to stall.#T1##ES#
Shultz is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Shultz stops a takedown attempt from Pencho.
Shultz prevents the takedown attempt.
Brian Shultz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Pencho.#BC2#
Pencho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pencho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shultz at a distance.
#CL2#
Shultz gets tackled into the cage by Pencho. Pencho maintains the clinch. #TD#
Shultz has clasped his hands together around Pencho's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Shultz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pencho will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
Shultz landing a few strikes.
Pencho is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shultz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pencho is looking to regain half guard here but Shultz keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Shultz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shultz taking a breather here. #T3#
Shultz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pencho trying to remain calm as Shultz controls from the top position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Shultz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pencho to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pencho lands a slapping body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pencho.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Shultz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shultz stuffs the takedown.
Pencho throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Shultz counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Shultz gets control of Pencho's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shultz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pencho wants to stand but Shultz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Shultz controlling the position.#ES#
Shultz is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Shultz manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Pencho cracks Shultz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pencho moves in looking to clinch but Shultz pushes him off.
Shultz attempts a counter takedown but Pencho avoids it well and moves away.
Shultz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pencho lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#It looks like Brian Shultz has been cut.
Pencho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shultz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pencho sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Shultz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pencho to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shultz has his feet on Pencho's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Brian Shultz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pencho scores with a body shot.
Pencho scores with a decent looking hook.
Marcos Pencho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Pencho misses with a series of wild punches.
Shultz attempts a counter takedown but Pencho avoids it well and moves away.
Pencho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shultz attempts a counter takedown but Pencho avoids it well and moves away.
Brian Shultz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Pencho.
Pencho looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shultz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shultz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pencho throws a head kick that misses.
Pencho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shultz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Marcos Pencho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pencho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shultz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shultz tries to counter by clinching up but Pencho breaks away and moves out of range.
Pencho is breathing heavily.#T3#
Pencho throws a body punch but Shultz moves out of range.
Pencho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shultz is fending him off so far but Pencho persists. Nope, Shultz circles away and we're back to standing.
Pencho falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Shultz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pencho's guard.
Shultz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shultz scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Shultz scoring with some ground and pound.
Shultz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shultz staying calm.
Brian Shultz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Shultz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Shultz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Pencho throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shultz's waist but Shultz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pencho off to one side.
Shultz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pencho sprawls and moves away.
Pencho is looking to clinch but Shultz is avoiding it.
Shultz is looking for a counter combo.
Nice body kick there by Pencho.
Pencho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shultz tries to counter by clinching up but Pencho breaks away and moves out of range.
Pencho lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pencho misses with a combination
#TD#
and Shultz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shultz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shultz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pencho's guard.
Shultz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pencho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shultz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Shultz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Shultz.
Shultz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shultz lands with a punch from half guard.
Shultz slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pencho is looking to escape.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Shultz stands up out of the half guard.
Pencho misses with a hook
#TD#
and Shultz counters with a single leg into guard. Pencho didn't expect that.
Shultz pushing down on Pencho's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shultz content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Shultz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pencho sees it coming and defends easily.
Shultz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pencho can do to turn this around?#T3#
Shultz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shultz slips a nice elbow through Pencho's hands, connecting with Pencho's forehead.
Shultz working Pencho over with strikes.
Brian Shultz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shultz controlling the action here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shultz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Shultz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shultz, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Shultz! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Boyer scores with a head kick.
Boyer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Brian Shultz has been cut.
Boyer misses with the combination.
Shultz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boyer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shultz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boyer tries to clinch but Shultz moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Boyer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyer wants to clinch.
Shultz feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Boyer throws a looping overhand right but Shultz ducks down to avoid it.
Boyer throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Shultz counters with a shoot takedown. Boyer fights it but they end up in guard.
Boyer is looking to stand back up but Shultz counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Boyer. #REVB##SUB2#
Boyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shultz controlling the pace.
Shultz works his way into side control. #T2#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Boyer is looking to regain half guard here but Shultz keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Shultz is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Boyer looks calm but he's in trouble here. Shultz gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Boyer is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Shultz lets go of the hold and Boyer can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Shultz!
Chad Boyer was interviewed post fight and said 'Why? Why? Why?'. |
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Event:
HFA 12
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Shultz kicks off Smith and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shultz did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Shultz is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
#ES#
Shultz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Smith keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Shultz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Check out the look on Shultz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB#
Shultz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Smith tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Shultz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Shultz is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Smith tries to bench press Shultz off him but Shultz keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Shultz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Shultz is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Shultz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Shultz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB#
Shultz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face as Shultz controls the position.
Smith wants to control but Shultz postures up.
Smith is not content to let Shultz control the position.
Shultz cracks Smith with an elbow. That is naaassty.#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.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Shultz has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Smith is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Shultz yanks on the arm and Smith is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Shultz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Shultz! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Baxter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shultz is looking to score with low kicks.
Baxter throws out a counter right but Shultz avoids it with no problem.
Baxter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shultz at a distance.
Baxter keeps Shultz at a distance using the push kick.
Baxter is looking to slow Shultz down with leg kicks.
A solid body kick from Baxter.
Baxter connects with a body shot.
Baxter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Baxter lands a slapping body shot.
Baxter looks to land a combination. Shultz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A head kick misses from Baxter.
Shultz is looking to counter the offense by Baxter and move into the clinch.
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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Baxter.
Shultz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baxter.#T1#
Baxter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Baxter stalks Shultz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shultz's face. Shultz staggers backwards, shaken.
Baxter connects with an inside leg kick.
Baxter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baxter feints and then cracks Shultz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shultz down.
Brenton Baxter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baxter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shultz is looking to counter the offense by Baxter and move into the clinch.
Baxter throws a nice looking combination but Shultz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baxter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shultz was well out of range. Poor timing from Baxter.
Baxter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shultz rather than just go for the knockout.
Baxter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baxter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baxter throws a series of punches but Shultz avoids them all with ease.
Shultz is looking to counter the offense by Baxter and move into the clinch.#T2#
Baxter connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
Shultz walks into a straight right hand from Baxter.
Baxter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shultz's head.
Baxter throws a one two combo.
Baxter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shultz. That did some damage!
Baxter throws a hook but Shultz avoids it easily.
Shultz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Baxter throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shultz.
Baxter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shultz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baxter can pounce on him.
Baxter with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Shultz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Baxter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baxter cracks Shultz with an open hand slap.
Baxter connects with a right hand. Shultz shakes it off.
Baxter misses with the combination.
Shultz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Baxter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Baxter thuds his right hand into Shultz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Baxter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T4#
Baxter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baxter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Baxter lands a nice hook to Shultz's body. Shultz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Baxter takes a swing at Shultz's ribcage but misses.
Shultz is looking to counter the offense by Baxter and move into the clinch.
Baxter throws a series of punches but Shultz avoids them all with ease.
As Baxter backs away, Shultz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Shultz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Baxter works over Shultz's head and body with a nice combination.
Brenton Baxter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Baxter does no damage.
Shultz throwing a counter right hand but Baxter manages to avoid it.
Baxter misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Shultz counters with a single leg into guard. Baxter didn't expect that.
Baxter looks winded!
Shultz sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brenton Baxter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Baxter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot lands for Baxter.
Baxter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shultz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Brenton Baxter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baxter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from Baxter lands.
Baxter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shultz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shultz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shultz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick misses from Baxter.
Baxter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shultz backs up against the cage.
#T1#
Baxter throws a combination. Shultz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A combination from Baxter does no damage.
Shultz throwing a counter right hand but Baxter manages to avoid it.
Baxter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baxter clobbers Shultz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baxter misses with the combination.
Baxter is breathing heavily.
Baxter looks to score with a jab to the body but Shultz is just out of range.
Shultz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Baxter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shultz circles away quickly and effectively.
As Baxter tries to get set, Shultz tries to push him back and clinch up but Baxter manages to avoid the attempt.
Baxter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baxter. Shultz does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Shultz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Baxter.
Shultz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shultz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baxter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baxter feints a jab promting Shultz to slip. Baxter then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shultz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Crunch! Baxter slams his shin into Shultz's torso.
Baxter lands a body shot.
Baxter misses with an uppercut. Shultz saw that one coming.
Shultz tried to counter with a leg kick but Baxter avoided it.
Shultz ducks right into an uppercut from Baxter.
Baxter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Baxter misses with the combination.
Shultz tries to counter by clinching up but Baxter breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Baxter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Baxter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shultz.
A nice combination there by Baxter.
Baxter throws a lazy right hand but Shultz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baxter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Shultz counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shultz controls the position.
Shultz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Baxter!
Shultz controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Shultz working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Baxter looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Shultz! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brian Shultz! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Matthews drives through and clinches with Shultz against the cage.
#BC2#
Shultz breaks the clinch.
Shultz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matthews swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shultz as he avoids it easily.
Shultz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shultz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matthews manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shultz throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Matthews holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Matthews - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shultz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shultz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matthews prevents it.
Shultz wants to get back to striking at distance but Matthews won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Matthews jumps guard and drags Shultz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Shultz wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
Shultz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Matthews working a defensive guard here.
Shultz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matthews is keeping the position for now.
Matthews trying to keep a closed guard but Shultz is proving a slippery customer.
Shultz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Matthews is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shultz is aware though and is defending well.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Shultz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matthews.
Shultz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shultz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shultz wants to clinch up but Matthews keeps it at a distance.
Matthews is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shultz throws an off balance right hand
and Matthews counters with a straight right hand.
Matthews avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matthews tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shultz manages to circle out of the way.
Matthews tries to clinch but Shultz moves out of range.
Shultz is looking for the big counter here.
Shultz wants to clinch.
Shultz throws a leg kick
and Matthews counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Matthews drives through and clinches with Shultz against the cage.
#T3#
Shultz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shultz is looking to break free of the clinch but Matthews has double underhooks. #BC#
Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shultz is looking to clinch.
Matthews shoots in looking for a takedown but Shultz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matthews's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shultz as he jumps to the side.
Shultz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matthews circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matthews wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matthews is defended easily by Shultz.#T4#
Shultz moves in looking to clinch but Matthews pushes him off.
Matthews tries to clinch up.
Matthews misses with a takedown attempt - Shultz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matthews fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shultz avoids it really well and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shultz wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Matthews dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shultz.
Matthews tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shultz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matthews somewhat.
And Shultz responds with a good body kick, but Matthews manages to step out the way in time.
Matthews lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2#
Shultz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Matthews throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shultz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matthews.
Matthews darts in looking for a takedown but Shultz gets double underhooks and turns Matthews into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shultz is looking to break free of the clinch but Matthews has double underhooks.
Shultz has had enough of the clinch but Matthews keeps him there for the moment.
Shultz jumps guard but Matthews stands there with Shultz around his waist. Shultz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T1#
Shultz is trying to drag Matthews to the mat but Matthews just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shultz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matthews is looking for a takedown.
Matthews tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shultz smiles and moves away.
Shultz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shultz misses with a leg kick
and Matthews counters with a two punch combo.
Matthews shoots in looking for a takedown. Shultz tries to sprawl out of it but Matthews keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shultz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shultz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shultz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Shultz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shultz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
It looked like Matthews was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick by Shultz misses
and Matthews counters with a left and a right that stings Shultz.
Shultz misses with a head kick.
Matthews tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shultz manages to circle out of the way.
Shultz gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Matthews counters with a nice uppercut.
Shultz stuffs the takedown attempt from Matthews. Matthews gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shultz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matthews fails with the takedown.#T3#
Shultz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jake Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shultz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matthews. #CL2#
Shultz darts in and clinches Matthews up against the cage.
Matthews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shultz tries for a takedown but Matthews manages to get underhooks.
Matthews has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shultz trying to land knees to the body.
Shultz wants a takedown.
Matthews lands a nice shot to the body.
Shultz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shultz jumps guard but Matthews stands there with Shultz around his waist. Shultz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T4#
Shultz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Matthews gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Matthews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shultz can do to turn this around?#BC#
Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matthews shoots in but no luck this time.
Shultz tries to clinch up.
Shultz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matthews manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Matthews has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Matthews manages to pull guard.
Shultz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shultz trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Matthews dominated that second round.
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#
Shultz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matthews wants to clinch up but Shultz keeps it at a distance.
Matthews looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shultz looks to clinch
and Matthews counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Matthews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shultz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matthews walks away with a smile on his face. Shultz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shultz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Matthews to counter with a crisp jab.
Matthews closes the distance and clinches up with Shultz, looking for a takedown. Matthews pushes Shultz against the cage but Shultz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shultz moves to clinch but Matthews breaks away
and Matthews counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shultz is looking for the big counter here.
Matthews shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shultz defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Shultz misses with a looping right.
Matthews is looking to counter the offense by Shultz and move into the clinch.
Matthews shoots in but Shultz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shultz throws a lazy right hand but Matthews sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matthews is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shultz.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shultz as he jumps to the side.
Jake Matthews is winning the standup battle so far.
Shultz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Matthews clinches.
Shultz trying to land knees to the body.
Shultz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matthews fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2#
Shultz swats away the attempt to clinch by Matthews.#CL2#
Shultz moves into range and clinches up with Matthews.
Shultz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Matthews up against the cage.
Shultz is looking to break free of the clinch but Matthews has double underhooks.
Matthews looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shultz is trying to break free.#TD#
Matthews pulls guard.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Shultz from controlling successfully.
Matthews not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Matthews wants to sweep but no luck.
Shultz advances to half guard.
Shultz wants to control but Matthews is keeping him busy.
Shultz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brian Shultz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shultz connects with a nice short shot to Matthews's temple. #SUB2#
Shultz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Matthews defends it well. #SUB2#
Shultz is working for a kimura but Matthews is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shultz working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Shultz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shultz is thwarting Matthews's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brian Shultz.
Well Matthews has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Matthews! |
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