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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Matas walks into a jab.
Matas looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Matas is looking to clinch.
Netelroos throws a counter combo.
Netelroos lands a right hook to the body.
Netelroos works the jab nicely.
Matas is looking to clinch.
Jab by Netelroos.
Netelroos misses with a double jab.
Netelroos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Netelroos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matas on the side of the head.
Netelroos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matas on the side of the head.
Netelroos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matas's hands.
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!
Netelroos lands a two punch combo.
Netelroos connects with a looping right hand.
Netelroos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Netelroos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Netelroos throws a right hand that Matas ducks under and follows up with a left that Matas also avoids with ease.#T1#
Netelroos lands a jab.
Matas tries to clinch up but Netelroos circles away and keeps his distance.
Matas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Coos Netelroos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Netelroos throws a right and a left that Matas avoids nicely.
Netelroos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Netelroos is fending him off so far but Matas persists. Nope, Netelroos circles away and we're back to standing.
Netelroos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Netelroos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Netelroos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matas on the side of the head.
Netelroos connects with a looping right hand.
Netelroos lands a jab.
Netelroos lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
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!
Netelroos scores with a jab.
Matas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Netelroos works over Matas's head and body with a nice combination.
Netelroos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Netelroos.
Netelroos digs a good body shot into Matas's ribs.
Netelroos lands a jab.
Matas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Netelroos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Matas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Netelroos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Netelroos lands with a shot to the body.
Netelroos connects with the punch.#T3#
Matas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Netelroos jabs Matas right on the nose. Matas blinks but takes it well.
Matas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Netelroos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matas is looking for a counter combo.
Netelroos cracks Matas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Netelroos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Netelroos. That snapped Matas's head back.
Netelroos lands a glancing blow to the side of Matas's head.
Matas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Netelroos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, jab by Netelroos - just one landing.
Matas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Netelroos.
Matas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4#
A left lands for Netelroos.
Netelroos with a jab.
Netelroos lands with a good body shot.
Matas moves forwards but Netelroos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Netelroos lands a jab to the head.
Matas walks into a stiff left hand from Netelroos.
Matas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Netelroos.
Matas is looking to counter the offense by Netelroos and move into the clinch.
Netelroos lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Netelroos thuds his right hand into Matas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matas drops his hands momentarily and Netelroos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coos Netelroos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Matas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Coos Netelroos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matas throws a nice looking combination but Netelroos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Netelroos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Netelroos.
Matas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Netelroos finds it's way round the side to connect with Matas's head.
Netelroos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A punch combination from Netelroos misses.
Matas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Netelroos lands a nice shot to the body.
Netelroos throws out a powerful jab.
Netelroos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Netelroos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matas on the side of the head.
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!
Matas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Netelroos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Matas slips a jab and a cross from Netelroos.
Netelroos sizes up Matas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Netelroos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Netelroos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Netelroos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Netelroos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Netelroos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Matas might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A jab from Netelroos does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Netelroos falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Matas counters by clinching up. #T2#
Netelroos wants to get back to striking at distance but Matas won't allow it.
Netelroos working hard to break the clinch.
Netelroos prevents the takedown attempt.
Netelroos tries to circle away but Matas has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Netelroos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Netelroos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Matas has Netelroos pressed against the cage, preventing Netelroos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Netelroos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Netelroos tries to break the clinch but Matas is controlling the position.
Netelroos can't break the clinch.
Matas prevents Netelroos from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Netelroos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Netelroos working hard to break the clinch.
Netelroos tries to circle away but Matas has him pinned against the cage.
Netelroos can't break the clinch.
Netelroos is trying to break the clinch but Matas has him pressed against the cage.
Netelroos is trying to force a seperation but Matas has the dominant position.
Netelroos is trying to break the clinch but Matas has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Netelroos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Netelroos is trying to push Matas away but Matas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Netelroos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Netelroos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Netelroos is trying to break free.
Netelroos is trying to push Matas away but Matas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Netelroos can't break the clinch.
#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.
Netelroos tries to circle away but Matas has him pinned against the cage.
Matas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Netelroos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Netelroos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Netelroos wants to get back to striking at distance but Matas won't allow it.
Netelroos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Netelroos has had enough of the clinch but Matas keeps him there for the moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Netelroos is trying to break the clinch but Matas is controlling him.
Netelroos is trying to force a seperation but Matas has the dominant position.
Netelroos can't break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Netelroos is trying to break free.
Netelroos gets underhooks to prevent Matas's takedown attempt.
Netelroos is trying to break the clinch but Matas has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coos Netelroos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab by Netelroos.
Matas fails with a takedown attempt.
Netelroos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matas has time to react.
Matas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Netelroos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Netelroos throws a series of strikes that have Matas backpedaling.
Matas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Netelroos. That snapped Matas's head back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Netelroos with a nice cross.
Coos Netelroos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Netelroos lands a nice looking body shot.
Netelroos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Netelroos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Netelroos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Netelroos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Netelroos lands the left hand.
Jerko Matas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Netelroos.
Netelroos cracks Matas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Netelroos connects with a right hand. Matas shakes it off.
Matas tries to move into range but Netelroos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Netelroos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matas's head.
Netelroos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matas walks into a stiff left hand from Netelroos.
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 punch lands to the side of Matas 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
A left lands for Netelroos.
Matas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Donk. Netelroos catches Matas right on the button with a cross.
A combination from Netelroos does no damage.
Matas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice uppercut there from Netelroos.
Netelroos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Netelroos lands the left hand.
Matas walks into a jab.
Matas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Danga de danga de dang - Netelroos scores with a four punch combination!
Netelroos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Good shot there by Netelroos.
Nice jab there from Netelroos.
A punch lands to the side of Matas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matas walks into a straight right hand from Netelroos.
Netelroos lands with a straight right. Matas didn't see that one coming.
Matas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Netelroos connects with a jab.
Netelroos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Netelroos jabs Matas right on the nose. Matas blinks but takes it well.
Netelroos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Netelroos scores with a jab.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Netelroos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Netelroos scores with a sloppy right hand. Matas should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Netelroos. Those never looked like landing.
Matas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Netelroos might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Matas moves out of range as Netelroos strikes.
Matas slips under a jab.
Netelroos darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Matas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Netelroos's efforts to push away.
Netelroos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coos Netelroos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Netelroos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 24:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 24:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coos Netelroos!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Simon pushes Matas up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Simon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simon leaves Matas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Simon is looking for a counter combo.
Matas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matas somewhat.
Simon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Matas looks winded!
Matas tries for a takedown but Simon circles away easily
and Simon counters with a nice uppercut.
Alberto Simon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerko Matas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Matas clinches.
Simon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Simon pushes Matas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Simon manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL#
Simon gets a clinch.
Matas tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Simon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Simon closes the distance and clinches.
Simon is looking to break free of the clinch but Matas has double underhooks. #BC#
Simon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Simon tries to keep at a distance but Matas has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Simon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Simon drives through and clinches with Matas against the cage.
#TD2#
Matas pulls guard effortlessly.
Simon distracts Matas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Simon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Simon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SU#
Matas is working an open guard so Simon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Simon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Simon has managed to clinch.
Matas being controlled against the cage.
Simon is trying to force a seperation but Matas has the dominant position.
Matas prevents Simon from breaking the clinch.
Simon stalling against the cage.
#TD#
Simon is trying to trip Matas. He has hold of a leg but Matas is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Simon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Simon with a nice head shot there.
Simon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU#
Simon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Matas shoots in for a takedown but Simon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3##CL#
Simon gets a clinch. #BC#
Simon breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Simon.
Matas throws a hook but Simon avoids it easily.
Simon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simon scores with a jab to the body.
Simon misses with a wild combination.
Matas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jerko Matas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simon.
Matas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4##TD#
Matas gets caught flat footed, as Simon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Simon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matas's head.
Simon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Simon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Matas, up you get! #TD#
Simon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Matas has momentary wrist control but Simon slips an elbow through the middle.#SU#
Simon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Matas, up you get! #CL#
Simon darts in and clinches Matas up against the cage.
Simon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matas walks away with a smile on his face. Simon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Simon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Simon closes the distance and pushes Matas back into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Simon gets underhooks to prevent Matas's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Simon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Matas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Simon, pushing him back against the cage.
Simon avoiding damage.
Simon tries to circle away but Matas has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Simon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simon throws a nice looking combination but Matas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matas throws a counter combo.
Matas is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simon wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Simon clinches up with Matas and pushes him back against the cage.
Simon wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1##TD#
Simon decides to pull guard. #ES#
Simon pushes Matas off and scrambles back to his feet.
Alberto Simon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Simon clinches. #BC#
Simon manages to break the clinch.
Simon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD#
Simon shoots in and gets a takedown into Matas's guard.#SU#
Simon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Matas, up you get!
Simon misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2##CL#
Simon takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simon is trying to break the clinch but Matas is controlling him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Simon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Simon manages to break the clinch.
Simon tries to close the distance and clinch but Matas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alberto Simon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerko Matas.
Simon doesn't manage to clinch there - Matas circles away.
Simon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
Simon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Simon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matas. #TD#
Simon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Simon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Matas takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Simon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Simon lands an elbow. #SUB#
Simon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Simon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Simon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4##SU#
Simon decides to stand back up.
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!
Matas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simon is fending him off so far but Matas persists. Nope, Simon circles away and we're back to standing.
Simon tries to clinch there but Matas circles away.
Simon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simon misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Matas moves into the clinch.
Simon is trying to break the clinch but Matas has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Simon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Matas misses with a combination
#TD#
and Simon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Matas!
Alberto Simon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Simon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Simon 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.#SUB#
Simon tries for a kimura but Matas is defending well.
Simon scoring with punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Simon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Simon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matas can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Simon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SU#
Simon has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Simon throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Simon moves into the clinch.
Simon fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Simon pulls guard successfully.
Matas trying to control the position from guard on top but Simon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Simon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2##SUB#
Simon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matas is looking to stand up but Simon won't let him.
Matas wants to control from the top but Simon keeps moving. #SUB#
Simon looking for a guillotine here but Matas defends easily.
#T3#
Matas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Simon is looking for a triangle but Matas pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Matas stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Simon throws up his legs and catches Matas in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Matas tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Simon! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alberto Simon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Burch gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Matas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jerko Matas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matas throws a lazy right hand but Burch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burch counters with a body kick that stops Matas in his tracks momentarily.
Burch throws a front kick that sends Matas stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Burch moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Burch as Matas tries to tie him up.
Matas looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matas stalling.
Matas looks winded!#BC2#
Matas breaks the clinch.
Matas misses with a low kick.#T1##CL2#
Matas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burch tries to throw a body punch but Matas avoids it by throwing Burch back against the cage.
Matas wants a takedown.
Matas is trying to pull guard but Burch has him pressed against the cage.
Reed Burch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerko Matas.
Burch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burch pushes Matas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Burch scores with a shot to the side of Matas's head. #BC#
Burch breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Burch moves into the clinch.
Burch tries to pull guard but Matas holds him up against the cage and eventually Burch drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Matas goes for a takedown attempt but Burch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Burch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Burch moves into the clinch.#TD#
Burch jumps into guard, dragging Matas to the mat.
Matas stopping the sweep attempt from Burch.
Burch wants to get back to his feet but Matas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Burch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matas manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Burch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burch stands up over Matas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3##SUB#
Burch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matas wants to get back to his feet but Burch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Burch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matas's head.
Burch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Burch stands up from Matas's guard - Burch perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Burch closes the distance and clinches.
Burch jumps guard but Matas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Burch breaks the clinch.
#T4##CL#
Burch clinches up with Matas and pushes him back against the cage.
Matas wants a takedown but no success here.
Burch is trying to break free.
Burch fails to pull guard.
Matas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Burch.
#BC#
Burch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burch is looking to clinch but Matas is avoiding it.
#CL#
Burch moves into the clinch.
Burch jumps guard but Matas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Burch dominated that round.
That's time! Burch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Burch has Matas up against the cage in a clinch.
Matas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Burch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reed Burch has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Matas manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Burch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burch walks away with a smile on his face. Matas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Burch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Burch closes the distance and pushes Matas back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Burch to work.
Matas tries to pull guard but Burch holds him up against the cage and eventually Matas drops back down to his feet.
Reed Burch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerko Matas.
Matas is breathing heavily.#T1##BC#
Burch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burch circles away.
Burch looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL#
Burch clinches up with Matas and pushes him back against the cage.
Burch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matas can do to turn this around?
Burch struggles to land a body shot inside as Matas controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Burch.
Burch struggles to land a body shot inside as Matas controls his hands.
Burch jumps guard but Matas stands there with Burch around his waist. Burch gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Burch missing with knees to the body.
Burch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matas backwards. #T2##BC#
Burch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burch tries to clinch there but Matas circles away.
And Matas tries to counter it with a takedown but Burch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice takedown defense from Burch. No joy for Matas on that attempt.
It appears Burch was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL#
Burch moves into range and clinches up with Matas.#TD#
Burch manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Burch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burch lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Burch with a nice head shot there.
Burch working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Burch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Burch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matas works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU#
Burch stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Burch rushes Matas and presses him up against the cage.
Burch missing with knees to the body.
Burch works on Matas's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Burch stalling the fight.
Burch slowing the pace effectively.
Burch misses with a punch to the body.
Burch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matas backwards.
Matas misses with a body punch.
Matas is trying to break free.
Matas tries to pull guard but Burch forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Burch jumps into guard, dragging Matas to the mat.
Reed Burch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Matas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Burch dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Matas gets tackled into the cage by Burch. Burch maintains the clinch.
Matas trying to land knees to the body.
Matas can't get the takedown.
Burch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matas jumps guard but Burch turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Burch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matas feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burch tries to clinch but Matas is having none of it.
Matas tries a quick counter leg kick but Burch is wise to it.
Matas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Matas shoots in and drives through. Burch sprawls well.
Burch thinks about countering with a body kick.
Reed Burch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerko Matas.
Burch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matas swats away the attempt to clinch by Burch.
Burch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matas swats away the attempt to clinch by Burch.#CL#
Burch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burch landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC#
Burch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reed Burch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Burch tries to clinch up but Matas circles away and keeps his distance.
Matas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Matas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burch lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Burch pulls guard successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burch is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Burch 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.
Burch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Burch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SU#
Burch decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Matas, up you get! #T3#
Burch tries to close the distance and clinch but Matas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Burch as Matas shoots in.
Burch wants to clinch up but Matas keeps it at a distance.
Burch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matas swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Burch moves into the clinch successfully.
Burch is trying to force a seperation but Matas has the dominant position.#BC#
Burch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Matas gets a clinch. #BC#
Burch manages to break the clinch.
#T4##CL#
Burch instigates a clinch.
Matas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burch's efforts to push away.#BC#
Burch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Burch darts in and clinches Matas up against the cage.
Matas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jerko Matas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reed Burch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burch stalling the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reed Burch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burch 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reed Burch!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Matas closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Matas pulls Diaz into guard.
Matas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matas trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Matas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing Matas from standing up.
Matas stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is trying to keep Matas in close.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Matas from controlling successfully. #T1#
Matas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Matas pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Diaz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Matas has picked Diaz up and slammed him! Diaz can't keep hold of the triangle and Matas manages to pass to side control!
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Matas decides to stand back up. Matas steps back and let's Diaz get back to his feet.#T2##TD2#
Matas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matas pulls his head out easily. #SU2#
Matas stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Diaz to get to his feet. #CL2#
Matas pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Matas leaning against his opponent.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Matas. #TD2#
Matas jumps guard and drags Diaz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Matas controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Diaz won't allow Matas to get back to his feet. #T3#
Matas working a defensive guard here.
Diaz stands up over Matas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Matas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Diaz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diaz connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Matas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Matas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Matas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Matas trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matas manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Matas looks winded!#SUB2#
Matas looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Diaz has picked Matas up and slammed him! Matas can't keep hold of the triangle and Diaz manages to pass to side control!
Matas taking punishment in the form of punches.
Diaz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matas struggling a bit here.
Matas tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerko Matas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz. #TD2#
Matas gets the takedown into side control.
Diaz is looking to reverse the position.
Diaz struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Matas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Matas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working. #T1#
Diaz misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Diaz looking for a sweep but Matas has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Matas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diaz throwing hammer fists to the chest of Matas. What's that going to do exactly?
Matas manages to capitalize on a mistake by Diaz to take his back!
Matas has the hooks in. Diaz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Matas doesn't have the hooks in and Diaz manages to turn into his guard.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Matas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jerko Matas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Diaz works over Matas with some ground and pound from guard.
Matas controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Matas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diaz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Matas looking to control but Diaz passes into half guard.
Matas is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Diaz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Matas is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matas avoid being mounted?
Matas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diaz's back!
Matas is breathing heavily.
Matas is looking to control Diaz but Diaz is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Diaz trying to control the action but Matas just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Diaz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Matas.
Diaz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Matas's guard. Nice work there by Diaz.
Diaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Diaz postures up in Matas's guard and throws a big left but Matas blocks it.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matas wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Matas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Matas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matas wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Diaz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matas's head.
Diaz postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jerko Matas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Matas pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Matas breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Diaz gets caught napping as Matas dives in and scores a takedown. Diaz manages to retain guard.
Diaz pulls Matas in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matas throws an elbow that misses. Diaz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Matas's guard. Nice move by Diaz!#REVR#
Matas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Diaz postures up and lands a big shot to Matas's brow. #SUB2#
Matas has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz stops Matas from standing up.
Matas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Matas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matas throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Matas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Diaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matas looking to control.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz postures up and lands a big shot to Matas's brow. #ES2#
Matas is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Matas jumps into guard, dragging Diaz to the mat.
#SUB2#
Matas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Diaz landing some decent shots from guard.
Diaz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matas's head.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Matas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Diaz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Diaz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Matas trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Matas wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz is trying to keep Matas in close.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz seems keen to control Matas's posture.
Matas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matas throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerko Matas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matas 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerko Matas!
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