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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Draven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Xander Draven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draven lands a nice shot to the body.
Draven dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Draven throws a lazy head kick
and Matthews counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Draven dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Draven misses with a double jab.
Draven scores with a jab. Matthews acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Markus Matthews has been cut.
Draven dives in and grabs Matthews's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matthews pushes down on Draven's head and hops out.#CL2#
Draven instigates a clinch.
Matthews has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Draven avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matthews keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Draven's efforts to push away.
Draven is trying to break the clinch but Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
Matthews drops down looking for an ankle pick but Draven pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Draven closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Draven can't break the clinch.
Matthews is trying to pull guard but Draven turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markus Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Draven taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Draven shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matthews but Matthews pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matthews feinted with a counter takedown.
Matthews is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Draven.
Draven works over Matthews's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC2#
Matthews is rocked!
Draven throws an overhand right that has Matthews reeling! Draven follows up with more punches and Matthews is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Xander Draven!
Xander Draven decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Tolmachev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matthews defends well and Tolmachev ends up having to push Matthews into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tolmachev dives in for a single leg takedown but Matthews sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tolmachev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matthews's waist but Matthews gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tolmachev off to one side.
Markus Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeny Tolmachev.
Tolmachev goes for a double leg but Matthews avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Matthews continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Tolmachev moves into range and clinches up with Matthews.
Matthews has had enough of the clinch but Tolmachev keeps him there for the moment.
Matthews goes for a takedown attempt but Tolmachev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tolmachev fails with the takedown#TD#
and Matthews counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tolmachev pushes Matthews off but Matthews dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolmachev is looking to reverse the position.
Tolmachev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Matthews is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tolmachev sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB#
Matthews is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tolmachev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Matthews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tolmachev pulls Matthews in close to his closed guard and prevents Matthews from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tolmachev wants to stand up but Matthews is controlling him. #SUB2#
Tolmachev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Tolmachev looking for a guillotine here but Matthews defends easily.
#SU#
Matthews gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3#
Tolmachev wants to clinch.
Tolmachev tries a head kick but it misses.
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tolmachev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Matthews backs off Tolmachev throws a huge counter combo but Matthews manages to avoid it all.
Tolmachev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matthews as he jumps to the side.
Matthews throws a nice head kick!
#T4##CL#
Matthews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Tolmachev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tolmachev sprawls well. Tolmachev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matthews gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Matthews clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Matthews 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#
Matthews stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matthews wants it to stay on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matthews.
Tolmachev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tolmachev misses with a takedown attempt
and Matthews counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tolmachev is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tolmachev fails with a takedown attempt.
Markus Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeny Tolmachev.
Tolmachev tries to clinch but Matthews is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Tolmachev with that takedown attempt.
Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Tolmachev circles away.
Tolmachev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tolmachev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tolmachev unleashes a big counter combination but Matthews bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Matthews shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Markus Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tolmachev tries to land a body kick
and Matthews counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Matthews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Tolmachev pulls guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tolmachev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matthews gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tolmachev is breathing heavily.
Matthews working some strikes from top position.
Tolmachev is striking but Matthews is not phased and passes to half guard.
Tolmachev wants to improve his position but Matthews is controlling well.
#T2##SUB#
Matthews 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.
Tolmachev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #ES2#
Tolmachev has one foot on Matthews's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3#
Tolmachev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matthews circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Matthews gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tolmachev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Matthews to keep the fight standing.
Tolmachev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Matthews is trying to pull guard but Tolmachev has him pressed against the cage.
Tolmachev is trying to pull guard but Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
Matthews has had enough of the clinch but Tolmachev keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Markus Matthews is winning the standup battle so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tolmachev.
Tolmachev keeps the fight on the outside.
Matthews sets himself, and Tolmachev steps forward looking for the clinch! Matthews avoids it this time.#T4#
Tolmachev ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch but Tolmachev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Tolmachev with that takedown attempt.
Tolmachev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tolmachev swats away the attempt to clinch by Matthews.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tolmachev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matthews pinned against the cage. Matthews gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Matthews dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Matthews wants to clinch up but Tolmachev keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Tolmachev closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Matthews moves into the clinch successfully.
Tolmachev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tolmachev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matthews is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews is trying to drag Tolmachev to the mat but Tolmachev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tolmachev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matthews has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Tolmachev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matthews has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Matthews pulls guard successfully.
Matthews keeping full guard, as Tolmachev tries to pass.
Tolmachev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tolmachev stands and throws Matthews's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Tolmachev swings around for an armbar but Matthews sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tolmachev's guard.
Tolmachev looking for a sweep. Not yet Tolmachev, not yet. #T2#
Tolmachev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Tolmachev trying to control from Matthews's half guard. Matthews has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tolmachev wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews 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.#T3#
Tolmachev wants to get up but he can't break Matthews's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tolmachev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Matthews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tolmachev can do to turn this around?
Tolmachev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matthews works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Evgeny Tolmachev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tolmachev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tolmachev wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tolmachev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tolmachev prevents Matthews from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matthews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Tolmachev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matthews, pushing him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Matthews is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tolmachev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Matthews to the mat. Matthews regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Tolmachev content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeny Tolmachev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matthews 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus Matthews!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Cross throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matthews's waist but Matthews gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cross off to one side.
Matthews throws a push kick but Cross slaps the foot to one side.
Cross shoots in looking for a takedown but Matthews manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cross's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cross circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Matthews shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Matthews prevents Cross from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Cross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cross looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Matthews puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Matthews tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1##SUB2#
Cross looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matthews stalling.
Cross is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matthews's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matthews's back!#SUB2#
Cross is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Matthews with him. Matthews is trying to defend but Cross has an arm under the chin now! Matthews grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Napura Cross!
Napura Cross thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Arlovski shoots in and bounces Matthews off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Arlovski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arlovski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arlovski throws a big elbow that misses.
Arlovski throws an elbow that misses. Matthews uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Arlovski's guard. Nice move by Matthews!#REVR##SUB#
Matthews drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arlovski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arlovski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arlovski! #REVB#
Matthews might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Arlovski working the ground and pound from side control.
Matthews avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Arlovski.
Arlovski lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Arlovski scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC2#
Matthews is rocked!
Matthews taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oh Matthews is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Arlovski! That's hurt Matthews! Will he recover? Arlovski fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuras Arlovski!
In his post fight interview, Yuras Arlovski started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Offenbach clinches up with Matthews and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Offenbach pulls guard.
Offenbach controlling Matthews's posture.
Let's hope that Offenbach has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Offenbach looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Offenbach uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Matthews wants to clinch.
Offenbach is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Offenbach. #CUT2#
It looks like Markus Matthews has been cut.#TD2#
Offenbach shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ROC2#
Matthews is rocked!#SU2#
Offenbach gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Oh Matthews is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Offenbach blocks a head kick by Matthews.
#TD2#
Offenbach shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! Matthews is unconscious as Offenbach celebrates over his stricken foe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Igor Offenbach!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Nurmagomedov scores with a takedown into Matthews's guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov wants to get up but he can't break Matthews's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Matthews tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Matthews being controlled here, momentarily.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nurmagomedov content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nurmagomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Matthews, which made it look bad.
Nurmagomedov misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Matthews was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Matthews quickly recovers to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is trying for a kimura here. Matthews looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nurmagomedov wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Gasanov moves to clinch but Matthews breaks away #TD#
and Matthews counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gasanov won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Gasanov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Horrible takedown attempt by Gasanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Matthews, which made it look bad. #CL#
Gasanov gets tackled into the cage by Matthews. Matthews maintains the clinch.
Gasanov has had enough of the clinch but Matthews keeps him there for the moment.
Matthews goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gasanov prevents it.
Matthews gets underhooks to prevent Gasanov's takedown attempt.
Gasanov fails to pull guard.
Markus Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamil Gasanov.#TD#
Matthews gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Gasanov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Matthews keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1##TD2#
Gasanov has hold of one of Matthews's legs. Matthews is fighting the takedown attempt but Gasanov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Matthews wants to sweep but no luck.
Gasanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matthews is keeping the position for now.
Gasanov slips nicely into half guard.
Gasanov passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Gasanov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
Matthews is just holding on here. Gasanov manages to take his back.
#SUB2#
Matthews is trying to defend against the choke here but Gasanov has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Gasanov Tightens the hold and Matthews taps out furiously! Gasanov displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shamil Gasanov!
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