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Event:
Matas vs the Chinese - Round 2
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Fialkowska bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Li's head backwards.
Fialkowska is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Li.
Fialkowska misses with a looping left.
Li takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Fialkowska throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fialkowska shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Li counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fialkowska is refusing to be controlled, as Li sits in half guard.
Fialkowska is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Li lands strikes from half guard.
Fialkowska trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Li manages to pass to mount!
Li has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Li putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Li lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fialkowska hang on?
Li is landing with some decent strikes but Fialkowska is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fialkowska is in all sorts of trouble here.
Li landing strikes from the mount.
Fialkowska is desperately trying to improve his position but Li has a good base and remains in mount.
Li looking to finish Fialkowska with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fialkowska!
Fialkowska is trying desperately to improve position.
Li wants to control the pace but Fialkowska is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Fialkowska tries to hold on but Li pushes him away.
Fialkowska is squirming around, avoiding Li's attempts to control the action.
Fialkowska wants to control but Li is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fialkowska is bucking up trying to escape but Li cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fialkowska tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fialkowska wants to hold on but Li pushes him away.
Li landing strikes from the mount and Fialkowska is in trouble!
Li scoring with strikes but Fialkowska is staying in there. #ROC2#Fialkowska is rocked!
Li connects with a bit shot that sees Fialkowska covering up! More strikes from Li and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Li is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zhun Li!
Zhun Li is the new heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
JF 20 - Matas vs Chengji
Date: Nov 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Li on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Li tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fialkowska swivels and escapes.
Fialkowska swinging wildly here.
Nice sprawl there from Fialkowska as Li shoots in.
Fialkowska throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Li 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.
Fialkowska gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fialkowska is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Li scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fialkowska avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Li.
Fialkowska blocking the ground and pound attempt from Li.
Fialkowska manages to get to full guard.
Li won't allow Fialkowska to sweep him here. #T1#
Fialkowska utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fialkowska looking to hit a scissor sweep but Li is one step ahead there.
Li working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fialkowska's head.
Li stopping the sweep attempt from Fialkowska.
Li trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Li connects with a couple of short punches.
Li with a nice head shot there.
Li wants to control from the top but Fialkowska keeps moving.
Li postures up in Fialkowska's guard and throws a big left but Fialkowska blocks it. #T2#
Li with a flurry of punches that miss.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Fialkowska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li preventing the sweep.
Li trying to control but Fialkowska is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Li looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Li lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fialkowska avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Li.
Li lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fialkowska keeping control of the position. #T3#
Li drops an elbow to the side of Fialkowska's head.
Li working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fialkowska wants to improve his position but Li is controlling well.
Li thows a huge punch but Fialkowska dodges it nicely.
Li missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Li not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fialkowska trying to hold on to Li's head to control him but Li postures up.
Fialkowska has his hands clasped together around Li's back. He's all about the action.
Fialkowska on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fialkowska tries to get out of the position.
Fialkowska wants to control but Li is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Fialkowska is looking for a sweep. Li is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Li seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Li prevents Fialkowska from improving his position.
Fialkowska slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Li missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Li pushes down on Fialkowska's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fialkowska is looking to control Li's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fialkowska avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Li trying to control the action but Fialkowska is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chengji Li dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Li shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Li with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fialkowska counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fialkowska shoots for a takedown but Li saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fialkowska throws a right and a left that both miss.
Li fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fialkowska was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matas Fialkowska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chengji Li.
Li misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Fialkowska decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Li's guard.
Fialkowska has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Li seems keen to control Fialkowska's posture.#T1#
Li controls Fialkowska momentarily but Fialkowska frees himself.
Fialkowska showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Li is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Fialkowska got a little sloppy there for a moment and Li has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fialkowska has managed to get both his arms back between Li's legs - danger averted.
Fialkowska loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fialkowska landing some decent shots from guard.
Fialkowska showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chengji Li has got the better of the ground game so far.
Li looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Li is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fialkowska is aware though and is defending well.
Fialkowska wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Li controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fialkowska misses with a wild combination.
Fialkowska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Li shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fialkowska fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Li will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chengji Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fialkowska sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Li somewhat.
Fialkowska darts in looking for a takedown but Li gets double underhooks and turns Fialkowska into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fialkowska as Li tries to tie him up.
Li will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fialkowska up against the cage.#T4#
Fialkowska drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fialkowska is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Li pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fialkowska is working for takedown but Li is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fialkowska lands with a light punch inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Li manages to break the clinch.
Li fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Fialkowska misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matas Fialkowska dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Li tries for a takedown but Fialkowska sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fialkowska went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Li tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fialkowska swivels and escapes.
Li shoots in for a takedown but Fialkowska shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Fialkowska misses the target.
Matas Fialkowska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chengji Li.
Fialkowska shoots in for a takedown but Li shows good takedown defense.
Li shoots in for a takedown but Fialkowska shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Li keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Li shoots in for a takedown but Fialkowska shows good takedown defense.
Fialkowska throwing a counter right hand but Li manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li misses with a takedown attempt - Fialkowska sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fialkowska throwing a counter right hand but Li manages to avoid it.
Li tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fialkowska swivels and escapes.
As Li looks to move away, Fialkowska throws a big counter combo but Li just gets out of the way.#T1#
Li fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fialkowska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
Li closes the distance and clinches up with Fialkowska, looking for a takedown. Li pushes Fialkowska against the cage but Fialkowska circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Li moves out of range as Fialkowska strikes.
Li tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Li looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fialkowska scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Li dives in for a single leg takedown but Fialkowska sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Li shoots and misses
and Fialkowska counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Li shoots in for a takedown but Fialkowska shows good takedown defense.
A quick step to the side and Fialkowska tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Li tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fialkowska defends well and Li ends up having to push Fialkowska into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fialkowska changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Li takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fialkowska stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Fialkowska looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fialkowska working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fialkowska throwing strikes from guard but Li blocks nicely.
Fialkowska landing with the ground and pound.
Li being controlled here, momentarily.
Li has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Fialkowska got a little sloppy there for a moment and Li has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fialkowska has managed to get both his arms back between Li's legs - danger averted.#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Li holds on and takes a little breather.
Fialkowska loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fialkowska is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fialkowska seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Li for as long as he can get away with.
Fialkowska loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Li wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
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.
Li has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Li is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fialkowska throws a right and a left that Li avoids nicely.
Li doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fialkowska will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Li changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fialkowska throws a right and a left that both miss.
Li feints the counter takedown.
Matas Fialkowska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Li shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fialkowska manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fialkowska tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matas Fialkowska showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fialkowska has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matas Fialkowska!
Matas Fialkowska retains his heavyweight title!
An intense looking Matas Fialkowska took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Matas is the King, there will be no other. False Kings all over. Only one true God King; MATAS.'. |
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Event:
JF 15 - Matas vs Solis
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Solis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fialkowska swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Solis throws a series of strikes that have Fialkowska backpedaling.
Malaki Solis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fialkowska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Solis closes the distance and clinches up with Fialkowska, looking for a takedown. Solis pushes Fialkowska against the cage but Fialkowska circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fialkowska went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fialkowska throws a right and a left that Solis avoids nicely.
A big right from Fialkowska misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Solis, as that shot connected.
Fialkowska takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice jab there from Solis.
Fialkowska stuffs the takedown attempt from Solis. Solis gets slowly back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Fialkowska. #CUT#It looks like Malaki Solis has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fialkowska circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Fialkowska counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fialkowska. #T1#
Fialkowska working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Solis's head.
Fialkowska landing some decent shots from guard.
Fialkowska's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fialkowska lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#Solis is rocked!
Fialkowska works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Solis is still in real trouble! Can Fialkowska finish him?
Fialkowska lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Solis! More strikes land and this one is all over! Fialkowska jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matas Fialkowska!
Matas Fialkowska retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Matas Fialkowska 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:
Just Fights XI - Jose vs Matas
Date: Oct 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Fialkowska misses with a hook
and Jose counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Fialkowska clinches up with Jose and pushes him back against the cage.
Jose leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jose controlling the action here for a moment.
Fialkowska tries to circle away but Jose has him pinned against the cage.
Fialkowska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Fialkowska gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fialkowska thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jose's head.
Fialkowska lands with a punch from half guard.
Jose avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fialkowska.
Jose on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jose tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Jose on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jose preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Fialkowska throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jose trying to control from the bottom.
Fialkowska is nestled in close to Jose, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fialkowska winds up and cracks Jose with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fialkowska not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fialkowska wants to take a breather but Jose is having none of it.
Fialkowska scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fialkowska has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jose has hold of Fialkowska's hands but Fialkowska slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Fialkowska controlling the action here.
Fialkowska scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fialkowska lands a nice short elbow.
Jose taking some punishment here, with Fialkowska in his half guard.
Fialkowska takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fialkowska thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jose's head.
Jose is breathing heavily.
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. Fialkowska connects with a nice short shot to Jose's temple. #ROC2#Jose is rocked!
Fialkowska lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Jose! More strikes land and this one is all over! Fialkowska jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matas Fialkowska!
Matas Fialkowska is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Matas Fialkowska made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Just Fights 7 - Jose v Etienne
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1##KD2#
Fialkowska lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Swirly sprawling to the canvas. Fialkowska follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Swirly hang on? #CUT2#It looks like Ed Swirly has been cut.
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. Fialkowska connects with a nice short shot to Swirly's temple. #ROC2#Swirly is rocked!
Fialkowska not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fialkowska not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if Fialkowska is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fialkowska working over Swirly with some ground and pound. Swirly looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fialkowska trying to control the action but Swirly is working from the bottom.
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!
Swirly taking some punishment here, with Fialkowska in his half guard.
Fialkowska controlling the action here.#T1#
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. Fialkowska connects with a nice short shot to Swirly's temple.
Fialkowska passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Swirly!
Swirly in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Swirly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fialkowska on the ground.
Swirly is squirming around, avoiding Fialkowska's attempts to control the action.
Fialkowska content just to control the position here.
Fialkowska lands with some strikes.
Fialkowska raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oh Swirly is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Fialkowska postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Swirly badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Fialkowska around the waist but Fialkowska pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Fialkowska is the winner by TKO! Fialkowska jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matas Fialkowska!
A victorious Matas Fialkowska thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Ed Swirly spoke after the fight, saying 'Losses don't bother me because I know I'll swirl right back around.'. |
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Event:
Just Fights 4 - Li vs Gibbs
Date: Oct 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Fialkowska throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fialkowska misses with an uppercut
and Jose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fialkowska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jose manages to avoid it.
Jose is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fialkowska.
Fialkowska misses with a body punch
and Fialkowska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fialkowska throws a hook but Jose blocks it.
Fialkowska throws a looping overhand right but Jose ducks down to avoid it.
Fialkowska takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fialkowska circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fialkowska unleashes a big counter combination but Jose bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fialkowska throws a right hand that misses
and Jose counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Jose drives through and clinches with Fialkowska against the cage.
Jose slows down the pace here.
#T1#
Fialkowska tries to break free but Jose pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jose.
Fialkowska can't break the clinch.
Jose misses with the head strike.
Jose is pushing Fialkowska up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jose pushes Fialkowska back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Fialkowska's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Come on Jose - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fialkowska blocking some punches.
#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.
Jose goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fialkowska tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fialkowska wants to break free but Jose has control.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fialkowska tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fialkowska is working for takedown but Jose is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fialkowska is trying to break the clinch but Jose has him pressed against the cage.
Fialkowska working hard to break the clinch.
Fialkowska misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fialkowska drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fialkowska is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jose avoiding damage as Fialkowska throws knees to the body.
#T3##TD2#
Fialkowska tightens his grip and picks Jose up, before dumping him to the ground. Jose manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fialkowska is looking to work some ground and pound but Jose has wrist control.
Jose really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jose keeping moving, preventing Fialkowska from controlling successfully.
Jose has control of Fialkowska's left arm, preventing Fialkowska from doing any damage.
Fialkowska stopping the sweep attempt from Jose.
Fialkowska 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.
Fialkowska working some strikes from top position.
Fialkowska trying to control but Jose is working from the bottom. #T4#
Fialkowska tries to free his leg and advance position but Jose is retaining full guard.
Jose knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fialkowska on the ground.
Fialkowska postures up in Jose's guard and throws a big left but Jose blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fialkowska lands a couple of elbows.
Fialkowska throwing strikes from guard but Jose blocks nicely.
Fialkowska engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fialkowska missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fialkowska misses the body punch
and Jose counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Jose dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jose showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fialkowska.
Jose staying out of range there.
Jose is looking for a counter combo.
Jab, jab by Jose - just one landing.
Fialkowska misses with a right hand #CL#
and Jose counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fialkowska is trying to push Jose away but Jose has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jose stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jose has Fialkowska pushed against the cage.
Fialkowska tries to break free but Jose pushes him back against the cage.
Fialkowska tries to break free but Jose pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Jose.
#T1#
Jose pushes Fialkowska back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fialkowska wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fialkowska tries to circle away but Jose has him pinned against the cage.
Fialkowska wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fialkowska being controlled against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Jose scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jose's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fialkowska misses with a punch on the inside.
Fialkowska can't find room to land a body shot as Jose controls the action.
#T2#
Fialkowska blocks a body shot from Jose.
Fialkowska tries a body shot but Jose blocks it.
Fialkowska tries a body shot but Jose blocks it.
Jose blocks a body shot from Fialkowska.
Fialkowska tries to break free but Jose pushes him back against the cage.
Jose misses with some punches.
Jose keeps control of Fialkowska as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Jose.
Fialkowska is trying to force a seperation but Jose has the dominant position.#TD2#
Fialkowska lands a takedown into guard.
Jose wants to stand but Fialkowska is controlling the position.
Jose on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jose tries to get out of the position.
Fialkowska works over Jose with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Fialkowska's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fialkowska slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jose is trying to improve his position.
Fialkowska wants to control but Jose is keeping him busy.
Fialkowska scoring with punches and elbows.
Fialkowska throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fialkowska landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jose wants to control but Fialkowska postures up.
Jose tries to buck Fialkowska off but Fialkowska is having none of it.#T4#
Fialkowska working the head with strikes.
Jose takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fialkowska trying to control the position but Jose is working away.
Fialkowska scores with a couple of short elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fialkowska controlling the position.
Fialkowska cracks Jose with a big right hand but Jose just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#ROC2#Jose is rocked!
Fialkowska working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matas Fialkowska 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Fialkowska walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jose's corner calls for a 1-2. Jose obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fialkowska misses with a hook.
As Fialkowska tries to get set, Jose tries to push him back and clinch up but Fialkowska manages to avoid the attempt.
Fialkowska comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fialkowska will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fialkowska misses with an uppercut
and Jose counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fialkowska throws the left hand but Jose avoids the punch easily.
Jose cracks Fialkowska with an open hand slap.
Fialkowska falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Jose lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fialkowska looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice uppercut there from Jose.
Fialkowska has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fialkowska there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fialkowska throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jose stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fialkowska misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Jose counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jose.
Fialkowska is trying to force a seperation but Jose has the dominant position.
Fialkowska looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Fialkowska tries for a takedown but Jose manages to get underhooks.
Fialkowska goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fialkowska looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fialkowska is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fialkowska can't break the clinch.
Fialkowska wants to get back to striking at distance but Jose won't allow it.
Fialkowska goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jose prevents it.
Fialkowska misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jose trying to control the position but instead, Fialkowska has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jose into the cage.
Jose trying to control the position but instead, Fialkowska has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jose into the cage.#T3#
Fialkowska lands a shot to the body.
Jose pushes Fialkowska back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fialkowska is trying to break free.
Fialkowska has Jose pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Fialkowska's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fialkowska wants to break free but Jose has control.
Jose wants to stall.
Jose throws a head punch that misses.
Fialkowska is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fred Jose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matas Fialkowska.#T4#
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.
Jose tries to work over Fialkowska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Fialkowska gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jose is trying to get back to full guard.
Fialkowska content to control rather than advance.
Jose has his hands clasped together around Fialkowska's back. He's all about the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fialkowska missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Jose showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jose has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Jose! |
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