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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Slukowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petr Slukowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slukowski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#KD#
Slukowski bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Matsuda! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#Matsuda is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slukowski is stalling in the full guard.
Matsuda is still in real trouble! Can Slukowski finish him?
Slukowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Matsuda has wrist control.
Slukowski throwing strikes but missing.
Slukowski looking to pass the guard.
Matsuda seems to have recovered his senses.
Slukowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Slukowski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Matsuda manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Slukowski has Matsuda in his guard.#REVB#
Slukowski is trying to control the position but Matsuda postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Slukowski looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Matsuda has picked Slukowski up and slammed him! Slukowski can't keep hold of the triangle and Matsuda manages to pass to side control!
Matsuda tries to advance to mount but Slukowski denies him.
Slukowski is trying to improve his position.
Slukowski is working hard here to advance position.
Slukowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Matsuda working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Slukowski looking for submissions off his back.
Matsuda stalling.
Slukowski wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Slukowski trying to hold on to Matsuda's head to control him but Matsuda postures up.
Slukowski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Slukowski preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Slukowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matsuda is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Slukowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Slukowski actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Matsuda prevents Slukowski from improving his position.
Matsuda trying to control from half guard but Slukowski is working away. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Petr Slukowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slukowski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matsuda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matsuda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Slukowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Matsuda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've been informed that Matsuda has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Matsuda looks winded!
Slukowski moves into full guard.
Matsuda tries to free his leg and advance position but Slukowski is retaining full guard. #T4#
Slukowski trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Matsuda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matsuda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Matsuda looking to sit in guard and control but Slukowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
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!
Slukowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsuda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slukowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Slukowski forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Slukowski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Slukowski lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Matsuda goes down and covers up as Slukowski starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petr Slukowski! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Matsuda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Olivaria.
De Olivaria darts in trying to clinch
and Matsuda counters with a nice body shot.
De Olivaria wants to clinch up but Matsuda keeps it at a distance.
Matsuda is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
De Olivaria lands a head kick!
A shot to the liver by De Olivaria. Beautiful body shot.
De Olivaria tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Matsuda rushes De Olivaria and presses him up against the cage.
De Olivaria avoiding damage as Matsuda throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Olivaria tries to pull guard but Matsuda holds him up against the cage and eventually De Olivaria drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Matsuda gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Matsuda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuda tries to stand but his hand is stuck under De Olivaria. #T1#
Matsuda tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Olivaria knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
De Olivaria is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
De Olivaria looking for submissions off his back.
De Olivaria slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Matsuda works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Olivaria is trying to maintain the position but Matsuda is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Matsuda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Olivaria has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matsuda looks winded!#T2#
Matsuda is pressing down on De Olivaria's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Olivaria is holding on for now.
De Olivaria punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
De Olivaria looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Matsuda seems to be looking for submissions.
Matsuda is thwarting De Olivaria's attempts to control the position.
Matsuda wants to free his trapped foot but De Olivaria is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. De Olivaria manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Matsuda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Matsuda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
De Olivaria has his foot on Matsuda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matsuda works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
De Olivaria looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Matsuda is defending well. De Olivaria quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Matsuda has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! De Olivaria celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jailton De Olivaria! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Sherman throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Matsuda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Matsuda.
Sherman looking to control.
Matsuda landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Sherman is looking for a triangle but Matsuda pushes his legs off easily.
Matsuda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sherman is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Sherman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Matsuda has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Matsuda 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.
Matsuda looks winded!#T1#
Sherman is looking to improve his position.
Sherman trying to control here.
#SUB#
Sherman looking for submissions off his back.#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.
Sherman is looking to improve his position.
Matsuda controlling the pace.
Sherman wants to get back to full guard.
Sherman wants to sweep but Matsuda has passed to side control!
Sherman manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Sherman is trying to stand up here but Matsuda is controlling him well.
Matsuda working the head and body with strikes.
Sherman misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Sherman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sherman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sherman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matsuda manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Matsuda trying to control the position here.
Sherman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Matsuda is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here as Sherman stalls from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Xavier Sherman will probably get the nod.
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.#R2##TD2#
Matsuda shoots in and bounces Sherman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sherman manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Sherman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Matsuda to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Matsuda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sherman is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Sherman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've been informed that Matsuda has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Matsuda is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Sherman looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Matsuda is defending well. Sherman quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Matsuda has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sherman celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xavier Sherman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Bossan fails with the takedown.
Matsuda looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Matsuda fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bossan checks it well.
Bossan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good shot there by Bossan.#ROC#Matsuda is rocked!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bossan.
Matsuda is still on wobbly legs! Can Bossan finish him?
Bossan and Matsuda are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Bossan throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Matsuda into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Bossan knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ahmed Bossan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Matsuda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and OBrien counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by OBrien.
OBrien has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Matsuda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
OBrien manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
OBrien looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
OBrien wants to stand but Matsuda is controlling the position. #SUB#
Matsuda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
OBrien looking for a guillotine here but Matsuda defends easily.
OBrien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
OBrien throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Matsuda preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Matsuda clinches. #BC2#
OBrien escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Matsuda forces OBrien back against the cage and clinches.
OBrien tries to pull guard but Matsuda won't allow it.
OBrien has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
OBrien has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matsuda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Akira Matsuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramsey OBrien.
OBrien is trying to pull guard but Matsuda turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Matsuda has OBrien pressed against the cage.
OBrien tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Matsuda will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning OBrien up against the cage.#BC#
Matsuda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
OBrien shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matsuda pinned against the cage. Matsuda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Matsuda manages to get an easy takedown there - catching OBrien on his heels. He'll look to pass OBrien's guard now, I'm sure.
OBrien is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Matsuda presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
OBrien has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matsuda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
OBrien is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Matsuda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables OBrien to keep the fight standing.
OBrien is trying to drag Matsuda to the mat but Matsuda just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Matsuda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matsuda jumps guard but OBrien stands there with Matsuda around his waist. Matsuda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Matsuda manages to break the clinch.
Matsuda is breathing heavily.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matsuda sprawls well. Matsuda wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. OBrien gets slowly back to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Matsuda tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OBrien misses with a combination
#CL#
and Matsuda counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Matsuda dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
OBrien defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matsuda.
OBrien goes for a double leg but Matsuda avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Matsuda continues to drive forward.
OBrien tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matsuda swivels and escapes.#TD#
Matsuda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Matsuda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OBrien can do to turn this around?
OBrien is not content to let Matsuda control the position.
Matsuda sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but OBrien is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda wants to stand but OBrien is controlling his arm.#SUB#
Matsuda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matsuda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
OBrien is trying to control Matsuda's posture but Matsuda avoids it. #T1#
OBrien tries to bench press Matsuda off him but Matsuda keeps the position.
OBrien wants to control but Matsuda postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Matsuda grinds an elbow into OBrien's temple.
Matsuda looking to punish the body of his opponent here but OBrien is avoiding damage well.
Matsuda tries to move into full mount but can't pass OBrien's legs.
Matsuda working away.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
OBrien is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
OBrien defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matsuda.
OBrien throws a half hearted mid kick.
OBrien fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Akira Matsuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramsey OBrien.
OBrien tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matsuda swivels and escapes.
OBrien stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and OBrien wants it to stay on the feet.
OBrien fails with the takedown.
Matsuda throws a counter high kick but OBrien was just alert enough to avoid it.
Matsuda throws a front kick aimed at OBrien's knee but OBrien avoids it well.
OBrien throws a counter combo.#T3#
Matsuda avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matsuda misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
OBrien drives through and clinches with Matsuda against the cage.
Matsuda keeps the fight in the clinch, despite OBrien's efforts to push away.
OBrien is trying to force a seperation but Matsuda has the dominant position.#BC#
Matsuda breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Matsuda drives through and clinches with OBrien against the cage.
#TD2#
OBrien has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Matsuda uses from the top position. #T4##ES2#
OBrien has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Matsuda off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
Matsuda drives through with a takedown into OBrien's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
OBrien scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from OBrien.
OBrien lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by OBrien.
No luck for OBrien with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Matsuda has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ramsey OBrien will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!#R3##CL#
Matsuda pushes OBrien up against the cage in a clinch.
Matsuda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Matsuda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsuda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
OBrien keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and OBrien releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
OBrien tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matsuda defends well and OBrien ends up having to push Matsuda into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
OBrien shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matsuda pinned against the cage. Matsuda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda looks to land a combination but OBrien avoids it well.
OBrien shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Matsuda defends it nicely.
Akira Matsuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramsey OBrien.#T1#
OBrien shoots for a double leg takedown but Matsuda sprawls well. He's pushed OBrien's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matsuda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but OBrien swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from OBrien is defended easily by Matsuda.
OBrien misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Matsuda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from OBrien.
OBrien slaps away a takedown attempt from Matsuda, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Matsuda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
OBrien throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
OBrien looks for a takedown but Matsuda sprawls well.
Matsuda seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Matsuda darts in and clinches OBrien up against the cage.
Matsuda has OBrien pressed against the cage, preventing OBrien from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Matsuda breaks the clinch.
Matsuda tries to close the distance and clinch but OBrien swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matsuda misses with an uppercut.
Matsuda keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
OBrien misses with a head kick.
Matsuda has a takedown stuffed.
Matsuda slaps away a takedown attempt from OBrien, before circling back to the center of the mat.
OBrien will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
OBrien throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuda sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Matsuda has picked OBrien up - he's going for a ride! Matsuda dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
OBrien manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4#
OBrien changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matsuda tries to avoid it but OBrien manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matsuda to the ground. Matsuda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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!
OBrien shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matsuda as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Matsuda gets the takedown into side control. #SU#
Matsuda stands up and beckons OBrien to his feet.
OBrien looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Matsuda closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
OBrien is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Akira Matsuda.
I think Matsuda 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Akira Matsuda! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Lunetti shoots for a takedown but Matsuda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matsuda doesn't manage to clinch there - Lunetti circles away.
Lunetti quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Matsuda throws a right hand that Lunetti ducks under and follows up with a left that Lunetti also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Matsuda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lunetti sprawls well initially but Matsuda persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lunetti gets full guard.
Lunetti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matsuda manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Matsuda throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Matsuda trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lunetti wants to control from the top but Matsuda keeps moving. #SUB#
Lunetti drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Matsuda dives on top into guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
Lunetti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matsuda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Lunetti has an active guard here but Matsuda has managed to pass into half guard.
Lunetti wants to control but Matsuda is keeping busy.
#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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lunetti manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lunetti looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lunetti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lunetti can't keep his opponent in guard - Matsuda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lunetti is breathing heavily.
Lunetti is trying to control but Matsuda passes into side control!
Matsuda grinds an elbow into Lunetti's temple.
Matsuda tries to stand but Lunetti is controlling his head. #SUB2#
Matsuda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lunetti, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Matsuda controls the position.
Lunetti prevents Matsuda from moving into mount.
Matsuda working the ground and pound from side control.
Lunetti manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Matsuda 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.
Matsuda slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice strikes from Matsuda there.
Matsuda looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lunetti wants to control but Matsuda is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Matsuda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lunetti is just riding it out for now. Matsuda eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Matsuda dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Matsuda swats away the attempt to clinch by Lunetti.
Lunetti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matsuda as he avoids it easily.
Lunetti throws a sloppy head kick
and Matsuda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Lunetti tries to sprawl but Matsuda drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Matsuda is looking to take a break and control but Lunetti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lunetti is looking to improve his position.
Matsuda sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Matsuda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Lunetti is looking to improve his position.
Matsuda tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lunetti controls his leg. #SUB2#
Matsuda is working for a kimura but Lunetti is defending it quite comfortably.
Still in half guard, Matsuda seems content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matsuda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lunetti keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matsuda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lunetti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matsuda thinking.
Nice sprawl there from Lunetti as Matsuda shoots in.
Lunetti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lunetti tries to clinch up but Matsuda circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Matsuda drives through and clinches with Lunetti against the cage.
Matsuda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lunetti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Matsuda decides to pull guard.
Akira Matsuda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lunetti trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsuda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Matsuda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lunetti forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Matsuda actively working from the bottom here.
Matsuda is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lunetti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lunetti's back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T4#
Matsuda scores with punches from the back.
Matsuda scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Lunetti is taking damage to the body and head.
Matsuda softening up his opponent with strikes here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsuda is landing with strikes from the back.
The referee is taking a good look at Lunetti as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Matsuda!
Matsuda not allowing Lunetti to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Matsuda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Lunetti has managed to clinch.
Lunetti has Matsuda pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Matsuda manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Matsuda jumps guard.
Matsuda controlling Lunetti's posture.
Matsuda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lunetti preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Matsuda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Matsuda working a defensive guard but Lunetti manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lunetti tries to move to mount but Matsuda blocks the move with his legs. #SU#
Lunetti stands up.
Osvaldo Lunetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matsuda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matsuda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lunetti.
Matsuda unleashes a big counter combination but Lunetti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Matsuda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lunetti's half guard.#T2#
Matsuda is taking a breather. Lunetti 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.
Lunetti looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Lunetti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsuda pulls his head out easily.
Matsuda sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Lunetti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matsuda trying to control but Lunetti is working from the bottom.
Lunetti trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matsuda throws a sloppy head kick and Lunetti moves out of range easily.
Lunetti tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Matsuda instigates a clinch.
Matsuda throws an elbow but it misses.
Lunetti misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Lunetti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Matsuda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lunetti to the ground. Matsuda is now in Lunetti's guard.
Matsuda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lunetti's guard.
Matsuda tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Matsuda is nestled in close to Lunetti, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Osvaldo Lunetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akira Matsuda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lunetti missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Matsuda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matsuda has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Matsuda! |
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