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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Seabrook closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mate Jr did well to prevent Seabrook getting side control.
Mate Jr landing rabbit punches to the side of Seabrook's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points. #SUB2#
Mate Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Seabrook not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SU#
Seabrook escapes and gets back to his feet.
Seabrook shoots in but no luck this time.
Seabrook shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mate Jr as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mate Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Mate Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Seabrook looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Seabrook is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Seabrook in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mate Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Mate Jr is looking for a triangle but Seabrook pushes his legs off easily.
Seabrook controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Mate Jr working for a triangle but Seabrook defends it easily.
Seabrook tries to free his leg and advance position but Mate Jr is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Seabrook closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Mate Jr throws Seabrook to one side and escapes!#TD#
Seabrook shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mate Jr is trying to defend but Seabrook finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Seabrook 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.
#T3#
Mate Jr is trying to maintain the position but Seabrook is very close to passing his half guard.
Seabrook controlling the action here.
Mate Jr is looking to control Seabrook's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mate Jr avoid being mounted?#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mate Jr is not content to let Seabrook control the position.#SUB2#
Mate Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Seabrook wants to take a breather but Mate Jr is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seabrook takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Seabrook is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Seabrook keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lester John Mate Jr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Seabrook looks for a takedown but Mate Jr sprawls well.
Seabrook fails with the takedown.
Seabrook scores with the left hand. Mate Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Seabrook misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Mate Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Seabrook's guard.
Seabrook has momentary wrist control but Mate Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Seabrook looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mate Jr wants to control from the top but Seabrook keeps moving. #T1#
Mate Jr wants to pass the guard but Seabrook is keeping the position.
Mate Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Seabrook. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mate Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Seabrook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seabrook wants to sweep but no luck.
Mate Jr looking to pass the guard.
Mate Jr preventing the sweep.
Seabrook wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SU2#
Mate Jr decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Seabrook, up you get! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Seabrook shoots for a double leg takedown but Mate Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Seabrook's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Seabrook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seabrook moves into range and connects with a jab.
Seabrook fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mate Jr enables Seabrook to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mate Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mate Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mate Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seabrook is one step ahead there.
Seabrook trying to control the position from guard on top but Mate Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Seabrook looking to sit in guard and control but Mate Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mate Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Seabrook working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mate Jr.
Mate Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mate Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mate Jr trying to control but Seabrook is working from the bottom.
Mate Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seabrook is keeping the position for now.
Mate Jr wanted to stand there but Seabrook had control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES#
Seabrook has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mate Jr has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Seabrook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lester John Mate Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Seabrook tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mate Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mate Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Mate Jr looks to move away, Seabrook throws a big counter combo but Mate Jr just gets out of the way.
Mate Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Seabrook shoots in for a double leg but Mate Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mate Jr lands a head kick. Seabrook smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Mate Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mate Jr tries to pull guard but Seabrook won't allow it.
Seabrook dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mate Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mate Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Seabrook.
Seabrook lands an elbow just above Mate Jr 's eye. #T1#
Seabrook tries to stall but Mate Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mate Jr lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Seabrook has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mate Jr uses from the top position.
Mate Jr wants to get up but he can't break Seabrook's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Seabrook controls Mate Jr momentarily but Mate Jr frees himself. #SUB#
Seabrook has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mate Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jake Seabrook overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mate Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Seabrook trying to control the position here.
Mate Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mate Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mate Jr tries for a takedown but Seabrook sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Mate Jr pushes Seabrook up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Seabrook breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mate Jr is defended easily by Seabrook.
Seabrook seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jake Seabrook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester John Mate Jr.#T3#
Mate Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Seabrook but Seabrook pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Seabrook as Mate Jr shoots in.
Seabrook tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mate Jr swivels and escapes.
Jake Seabrook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mate Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mate Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Seabrook is just out of range.
Mate Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
Seabrook moves into the clinch.
Seabrook lands an elbow inside that Mate Jr shrugs off. #T4#
Seabrook throws an elbow but it misses.
Seabrook slowing the pace effectively.
Mate Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Seabrook smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Mate Jr drives through and clinches with Seabrook against the cage.
Mate Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Seabrook is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Seabrook.
Seabrook avoiding damage as Mate Jr throws knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Mate Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seabrook defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mate Jr.
No joy there for Seabrook, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lester John Mate Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Crunch! Seabrook slams his shin into Mate Jr's torso.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Seabrook showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mate Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jake Seabrook!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Morales gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Mate Jr breaks the clinch.
Mate Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Morales shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mate Jr as he avoids it easily.
Mate Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Mate Jr tries to clinch up.
Mate Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Morales keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Mate Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Morales to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Morales working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mate Jr's head.
Morales will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mate Jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Morales has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morales landing strikes. #T1#
Morales grinds an elbow into Mate Jr's temple.
Morales lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mate Jr down.
#ROC#
Mate Jr is rocked!#SUB#
Morales tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Morales tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Morales has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Morales thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB#
Morales is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mate Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Morales is trying to get an arm triangle but Mate Jr is defending well.
Mate Jr tries to buck Morales off but Morales is having none of it.#T3##SUB#
Morales tries for a kimura but Mate Jr is defending well.
Mate Jr is trying to strike from the bottom but Morales has passed into full mount.#SUB#
Morales working for a submission but Mate Jr is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Morales looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mate Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
A nice elbow there by Morales.#SUB#
Morales looking for a guillotine from mount but Mate Jr is having none of it.
Mate Jr tries to hold on but Morales postures up.#SUB#
Morales with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SU#
Morales stands up from mount. Strange move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Morales dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Morales wants to clinch.
Mate Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morales as he jumps to the side.
Morales shoots in looking for a takedown. Mate Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Morales keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mate Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mate Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Morales circles away.
Mate Jr tries to land a front kick but Morales steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mate Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Morales tries to clinch but Mate Jr is having none of it.
Mate Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morales but Morales pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mate Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Morales or perhaps it was just good defense by Mate Jr, which made it look bad. #TD#
Morales shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mate Jr wants to stand back up but Morales manages to pass into side control.
Mate Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morales. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mate Jr is breathing heavily.#T2#
Mate Jr is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Morales is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mate Jr can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Morales wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mate Jr, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Morales tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Morales looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3##SUB#
Mate Jr wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Morales seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Mate Jr is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Anderson Morales!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Shaw shoots in looking for a takedown but Mate Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shaw's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shaw dives in for a single leg takedown but Mate Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Mate Jr moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Mate Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mate Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Shaw darts in and clinches Mate Jr up against the cage.
Shaw is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mate Jr to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mate Jr is working for takedown but Shaw is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw is trying to pull guard but Mate Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Mate Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mate Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Shaw tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shaw jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mate Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Mate Jr gets a double leg takedown into Shaw's guard.
Mate Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw looking to control.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Mate Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaw is keeping the position for now.
Shaw is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mate Jr stands up over Shaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU2#
Shaw is working an open guard so Mate Jr takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mate Jr. That's going to slow Shaw down. #T2#
Mate Jr throws a one two combo.
Shaw with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Mate Jr counters with a shoot takedown. Shaw fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Shaw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mate Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mate Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mate Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shaw trying to control but Mate Jr postures up.
Shaw wants to get back to his feet.
Mate Jr moves nicely into side control. #SU2#
Mate Jr stands up and beckons Shaw to his feet. #CL2#
Mate Jr moves into range and clinches up with Shaw.#T3##TD2#
Mate Jr gets control of Shaw's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mate Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Shaw drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mate Jr dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mate Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mate Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mate Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Shaw.#SU2#
Mate Jr decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shaw, up you get! #TD2#
Mate Jr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Shaw trying to control the position.
#T4#
Shaw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mate Jr controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mate Jr stands up and waves to Shaw to follow him.
Shaw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Mate Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shaw defends well and Mate Jr ends up having to push Shaw into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mate Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mate Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Shaw tries to sprawl out of it but Mate Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shaw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester John Mate Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Shaw shoots in for a takedown but Mate Jr shows good takedown defense.
Mate Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mate Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaw misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mate Jr lands a high kick!
Lyman Shaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shaw lands a jab to Mate Jr's midsection.
Mate Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mate Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shaw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mate Jr is breathing heavily.
Mate Jr keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Mate Jr fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Shaw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mate Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Mate Jr misses with a body punch.
Mate Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shaw.
Shaw jumps guard but Mate Jr stands there with Shaw around his waist. Shaw gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Mate Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2#
Shaw controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mate Jr keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Shaw got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mate Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shaw has managed to get both his arms back between Mate Jr's legs - danger averted.
Shaw showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shaw seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mate Jr for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shaw accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU#
Shaw stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mate Jr misses with a head kick.
Shaw seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Shaw moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Mate Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Mate Jr circles away.
#CL#
Mate Jr tries to keep at a distance but Shaw has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mate Jr tries to break free but Shaw pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Shaw tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mate Jr smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mate Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mate Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mate Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shaw misses with a double jab.
Shaw tries to bum rush Mate Jr with a series of wild strikes but Mate Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mate Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Mate Jr does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lester John Mate Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Shaw closes the distance and clinches.
Shaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mate Jr fails to pull guard.
Mate Jr tries a body shot but Shaw blocks it.
#BC2#
Mate Jr breaks from the clinch.
Shaw shoots in for a double leg but Mate Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shaw avoids the head kick by Mate Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mate Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaw circles away.
Mate Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mate Jr as he avoids it easily.
Mate Jr throws a series of punches but Shaw avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mate Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shaw throws a push kick but Mate Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Shaw tries to clinch there but Mate Jr circles away.
Mate Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mate Jr duly obliges.
Shaw tries to clinch but Mate Jr moves out of range.
Shaw connects with a high kick.
Mate Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mate Jr shoots for a takedown but Shaw saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shaw throws a big counter combination but Mate Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mate Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Shaw.
Despite the aggression on Mate Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Shaw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A low kick from Mate Jr is predictable there
and Shaw counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
Shaw bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Shaw tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Shaw is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mate Jr has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Shaw is trying to ground and pound but Mate Jr uses the momentary lack of control by Shaw to regain half guard.
Mate Jr is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Shaw is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shaw throwing shots but Mate Jr is blocking nicely. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shaw trying to control from half guard but Mate Jr is working away.
Mate Jr tries to roll over but Shaw keeps him under control.
Shaw slows the pace down in half guard.
Mate Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Shaw is looking for a kimura but Mate Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shaw to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mate Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mate Jr.#ES2#
Mate Jr has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Shaw off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lester John Mate Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mate Jr 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester John Mate Jr!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Mate Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Robles moves out of range easily.
Robles seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Robles moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Mate Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mate Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mate Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Robles changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Mate Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Robles was covering up waiting for the punch and Mate Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Robles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Robles slips a nice elbow through Mate Jr's hands, connecting with Mate Jr's forehead.
Mate Jr trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Robles manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Robles with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T1#
Mate Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Robles lands a couple of good shots and Mate Jr has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Robles is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Mate Jr fending off the submission attempt from Robles.
Robles controlling well, preventing Mate Jr from escaping the position.
#T2#
Mate Jr trying to control the action but Robles just sinks the hooks in.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robles throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Mate Jr!
Robles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Robles gets his hands free as Mate Jr looks to control.
Mate Jr looks winded!#SUB#
Mate Jr fending off the submission attempt from Robles. #SUB#
Robles looking to break Mate Jr's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mate Jr remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Robles will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T3#
Mate Jr is covering up but some of the strikes from Robles are getting through and doing damage.
Mate Jr covers up after that shot from Robles.
Mate Jr wants to control his opponent's hands but Robles gets his hands free. #SUB#
Robles is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mate Jr has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mate Jr trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
I really don't envy Mate Jr right now.
#SUB#
Robles looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Robles is persistently looking for the submission but Mate Jr is defending it well.
Robles lands with a hammerfist to the side of Mate Jr's head.
Robles has Mate Jr flattened out and is raining down punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Robles dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Robles clinches with his opponent.
Mate Jr can't get the takedown.
Robles fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Robles takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Robles tries for a takedown. No joy.
Robles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mate Jr can do to turn this around?
Mate Jr is trying to stall.
Robles is trying to pull guard but Mate Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Robles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robles is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mate Jr to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Mate Jr gets control of Robles's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mate Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Robles stands and steps away. Mate Jr gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Robles doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Mate Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Robles tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Mate Jr is breathing heavily.#T1#
Robles regains half guard.
Mate Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Robles tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Robles moves into full guard.
Robles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Mate Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Robles wants to stand up but Mate Jr is controlling him.
Mate Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Mate Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Robles will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Robles can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mate Jr controls the pace.
Mate Jr is looking to stand up but Robles won't let him. #SUB#
Robles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mate Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mate Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mate Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Robles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robles is looking to stand up but Mate Jr isn't so interested in that idea. #T3##ES#
Robles is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mate Jr presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Mate Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mate Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Robles counters with a low kick, right behind Mate Jr 's knee. #CL#
Robles clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Robles pulls guard.
Robles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Robles moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Mate Jr.
Mate Jr tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Robles presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Steve Robles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4##SUB#
Robles with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Robles working for a guillotine from mount but Mate Jr is in no mood to give up.
Mate Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mate Jr is bucking up trying to escape but Robles cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Robles with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Robles 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#
Robles takes the fight into the clinch.
Mate Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Robles is defending well.#TD#
Robles pulls guard successfully.
Robles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mate Jr is controlling him.
Robles 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.
Mate Jr trying to control but Robles is working from the bottom.
Robles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mate Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Mate Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mate Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1##ES#
Robles pushes Mate Jr off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lester John Mate Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Robles. No joy for Mate Jr on that attempt.
Robles drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mate Jr sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Robles pushes Mate Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Robles jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mate Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Robles gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Robles closes the distance and pushes Mate Jr back into the cage.#TD#
Robles successfully pulls guard.
Robles striking from his own guard.
Robles lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Robles content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mate Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2##SU#
Robles stands up and waves to Mate Jr to follow him. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Robles jumps guard and drags Mate Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Robles throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robles is on top in guard.
#REVR##SU#
Robles stands and steps away. Mate Jr gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3##CL#
Robles clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Robles pulls guard.
Robles is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Robles thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mate Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robles throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mate Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Robles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Robles striking off his back.
Robles keeping full guard, as Mate Jr tries to pass.
Robles striking off his back but it's not causing Mate Jr any problems.
Robles lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Mate Jr looking to control but Robles passes into half guard.
Robles winds up and cracks Mate Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Robles tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mate Jr.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Robles connects with a nice short shot to Mate Jr's temple.
Robles lands strikes from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Robles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Robles 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Robles!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Mate Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mate Jr is in Barnes's guard.#SUB#
Barnes has an active guard here but Mate Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is in trouble now - Mate Jr has advanced to mount!
Barnes blocking the ground and pound.
Barnes is trying desperately to improve position.
Barnes tries to hold on but Mate Jr pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mate Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnes is looking to escape.
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Mate Jr has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Barnes has given up his back here.
Barnes tries to escape the position.
Mate Jr controlling from the back.
Mate Jr trying to control momentarily.
Mate Jr is not going to allow Barnes to sit and survive in this position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mate Jr controlling the position well here. Barnes rolled but Mate Jr kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mate Jr struggling to keep hold of the position.
Barnes breaks Mate Jr's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mate Jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Barnes has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Barnes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mate Jr, who protects the arm well.
Mate Jr looks to move to half guard but instead Barnes has passed into mount! Damn!#T3#
Mate Jr tries to control the position but Barnes now has his back.
Mate Jr trying to control the position but Barnes manages to sink in the hooks.
Mate Jr looks winded!#SUB#
Mate Jr defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Barnes's arms.
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.
You can see the frustration on Mate Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mate Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SUB#
Barnes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mate Jr wants to escape the position.
Mate Jr is trying to get back to his feet but Barnes has full control of the position and if anything, Mate Jr has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Barnes throwing damaging strikes from the back! Mate Jr could be in trouble here!
#SUB#
Barnes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mate Jr defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Barnes's arms. #SUB#
Barnes tightening his grip on Mate Jr, looking for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scot Barnes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mate Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mate Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Mate Jr tries to clinch #TD#
and Barnes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mate Jr's guard.
Barnes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mate Jr can do to turn this around?#SU#
Barnes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Mate Jr counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Mate Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Barnes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T1#
Barnes controlling the action here. #SUB#
Mate Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
#SU#
Barnes stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
Mate Jr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mate Jr is breathing heavily.#T2#
Mate Jr wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Barnes is trying is best to control the position here.
Mate Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barnes defending well though.
Scot Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mate Jr trying to control from Barnes's half guard. Barnes has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Barnes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mate Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnes 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#
Barnes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mate Jr postures up.
Barnes will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Mate Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.#T4##SUB#
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mate Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Barnes looking for a triangle here. Mate Jr is fighting it but it looks tight! Barnes pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mate Jr is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Scot Barnes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Mate Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Whitehead to the ground. Mate Jr is now in Whitehead's guard.
Mate Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mate Jr prevents Whitehead from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Whitehead is working an open guard so Mate Jr takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Mate Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Whitehead's guard.#SUB2#
Mate Jr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Whitehead is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Whitehead has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Whitehead being controlled here momentarily.
Whitehead wants to control from the top but Mate Jr keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Mate Jr has his foot on Whitehead's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whitehead works his way back into a safe position though.#ES2#
Mate Jr pushes Whitehead off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2#
Mate Jr clinches up against the cage.
Mate Jr stops a takedown attempt from Whitehead.
#TD#
Whitehead has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mate Jr uses from the top position. #SU2#
Mate Jr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Mate Jr tries for a takedown but Whitehead sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Whitehead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Whitehead swats away the attempt to clinch by Mate Jr.#TD2#
Mate Jr drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Whitehead manages to escape and get back 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!#CL#
Whitehead takes the fight into the clinch.
Mate Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Whitehead manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mate Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Whitehead avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hollis Whitehead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester John Mate Jr.#T3#
Whitehead wants to take the fight to the mat but Mate Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Mate Jr breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Mate Jr gets a clinch. #TD2#
Mate Jr pulls guard.
Mate Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mate Jr throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mate Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4##ES2#
Mate Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mate Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Mate Jr looks winded!
Mate Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Whitehead as he jumps to the side.
Mate Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Whitehead counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mate Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Whitehead manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mate Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Whitehead is looking to counter the offense by Mate Jr and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lester John Mate Jr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Whitehead fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mate Jr, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mate Jr breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Whitehead drives through and clinches with Mate Jr against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mate Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Whitehead is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Whitehead is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mate Jr is defending well.
Whitehead on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mate Jr is trying to pull guard but Whitehead has him pressed against the cage.
Mate Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Whitehead wants a takedown.
#T1#
Whitehead on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Whitehead tries to pull guard but Mate Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Whitehead drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hollis Whitehead. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mate Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Whitehead uses from the top position.
Mate Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Mate Jr, not yet. #SUB2#
Mate Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Whitehead is aware though and is defending well.
Mate Jr is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Mate Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whitehead doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Whitehead manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Whitehead tries to stand but Mate Jr is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Mate Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitehead is looking to stand up but Mate Jr won't let him.
Whitehead is fighting to break Mate Jr's control of his arms but Mate Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Whitehead circles away from the clinch attempt
and Whitehead counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mate Jr shoots in and drives through. Whitehead sprawls well.
Whitehead seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mate Jr tries to clinch up but Whitehead circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck for Mate Jr with that takedown attempt.
Whitehead throws a big counter combination but Mate Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Mate Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whitehead manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Whitehead tries to clinch up but Mate Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Whitehead as Mate Jr shoots in.
Whitehead shoots in but no luck this time.
Mate Jr fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Whitehead fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mate Jr to the ground. Whitehead is now in Mate Jr's guard.#SU#
Whitehead gets to his feet - Mate Jr follows without any prompting.
Whitehead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mate Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Whitehead will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mate Jr up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mate Jr slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hollis Whitehead dominated that second round.
That's time! Whitehead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mate Jr fails with the takedown
and Whitehead counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mate Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Mate Jr has closed the distance and engaged Whitehead in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mate Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Whitehead up against the cage.
Whitehead prevents the takedown attempt.
Hollis Whitehead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester John Mate Jr.
Mate Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Whitehead jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mate Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Whitehead gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mate Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Whitehead swivels and escapes.
Mate Jr shoots in but Whitehead avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hollis Whitehead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mate Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mate Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Whitehead moves into the clinch.
Mate Jr tries to pull guard but Whitehead forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Whitehead misses with a knee to the head.
Whitehead effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Whitehead is working for takedown but Mate Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Whitehead gets underhooks to prevent Mate Jr's takedown attempt.
Whitehead with a knee to the head.
Mate Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Whitehead pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Whitehead taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mate Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Whitehead smiles and moves away.
Whitehead shoots for a double leg takedown but Mate Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Whitehead's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Whitehead drives through and clinches with Mate Jr against the cage.
Mate Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Whitehead is defending well.#T3#
Mate Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Whitehead has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mate Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Whitehead taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Whitehead jumps guard and drags Mate Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Whitehead will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mate Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whitehead will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Whitehead can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mate Jr controls the pace.
Mate Jr trying to control but Whitehead is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mate Jr controlling from the top position.
Whitehead is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mate Jr trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Whitehead is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hollis Whitehead showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Whitehead 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hollis Whitehead!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Vance has Mate Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Mate Jr lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB#
Vance working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mate Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Vance is tightening it up a little... Mate Jr has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mate Jr reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mate Jr taps out! Nice BJJ there by Vance!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joel Vance!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Mate Jr has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Mate Jr has closed the distance and engaged Campbell in a clinch.
Mate Jr lands an elbow that stopped Campbell in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Leonard Campbell has been cut.
Mate Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Campbell scores with a shot to the side of Mate Jr's head.
Mate Jr can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mate Jr tries to pull guard but Campbell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Leonard Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester John Mate Jr.#BC2#
Mate Jr breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Mate Jr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Campbell preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1#
Campbell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mate Jr slips a nice elbow through Campbell's hands, connecting with Campbell's forehead.
Campbell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Campbell is working hard here to advance position.
Campbell moves into full guard.
Campbell striking off his back but it's not causing Mate Jr any problems.
Campbell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mate Jr is looking to stand up but Campbell won't let him. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mate Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Campbell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mate Jr is one step ahead there.
Mate Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Campbell thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mate Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mate Jr looking to pass the guard.
Mate Jr wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.
Campbell thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Mate Jr won't allow Campbell to sweep him here. #SU2#
Mate Jr decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Campbell, up you get! #TD2#
Mate Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Campbell sprawls well initially but Mate Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mate Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Campbell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mate Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Campbell trying to control here.
Campbell is refusing to be controlled, as Mate Jr sits in half guard.
Campbell wants to control but Mate Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mate Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Campbell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Campbell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Campbell wants to sweep but no luck.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Mate Jr from controlling successfully.
Mate Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell wants to sweep here but Mate Jr controlling him for the moment.
Campbell controlling Mate Jr's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester John Mate Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Campbell's cut.
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##CL2#
Mate Jr gets a clinch. #TD2#
Mate Jr gets control of Campbell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mate Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Campbell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mate Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mate Jr wants to stand but Campbell is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mate Jr working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Mate Jr pulls Campbell in close to his closed guard and prevents Campbell from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mate Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mate Jr is trying to control the position but Campbell postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Campbell shoots in for a double leg but Mate Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mate Jr looks to clinch
and Campbell counters with a two punch combo.
Campbell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Campbell as Mate Jr shoots in.
Mate Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Campbell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mate Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Campbell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mate Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leonard Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester John Mate Jr.
Mate Jr is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Mate Jr clinches up against the cage.
Campbell looking for a takedown.
Mate Jr trying to control the position but instead, Campbell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mate Jr into the cage.#T3#
Campbell lands a nice elbow.
Campbell stops a takedown attempt from Mate Jr.
Mate Jr is working for takedown but Campbell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mate Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Mate Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Campbell has double underhooks. #TD2#
Mate Jr jumps into guard, dragging Campbell to the mat.
Campbell chips away with some ground and pound.
Mate Jr has momentary wrist control but Campbell slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Mate Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Campbell is one step ahead there.
Campbell controlling from the top position.
Mate Jr throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Campbell postures up.
Mate Jr is trying to hold Campbell in close to prevent damage but Campbell has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Leonard Campbell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonard Campbell's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Campbell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Campbell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mate Jr feints the counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Campbell as Mate Jr shoots in.
A solid body kick from Campbell.
Campbell tries to clinch up but Mate Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Mate Jr with the counter takedown but Campbell avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mate Jr is defended easily by Campbell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Campbell gets a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Mate Jr breaks from the clinch.
Campbell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Campbell gets tackled into the cage by Mate Jr. Mate Jr maintains the clinch. #BC#
Campbell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mate Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leonard Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester John Mate Jr.#CL2#
Mate Jr has managed to clinch.
#T2##TD2#
Mate Jr pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mate Jr keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully.
Mate Jr is trying to hold Campbell in close to prevent damage but Campbell has managed to pass into half guard.
Mate Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mate Jr is looking to control Campbell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mate Jr avoid being mounted?
Mate Jr trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Campbell manages to pass to mount!
Campbell scoring with strikes but Mate Jr is staying in there. #T3##SUB#
Campbell goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mate Jr is on top in guard.
Campbell looking for a sweep. Not yet Campbell, not yet.
Campbell has control of Mate Jr's left arm, preventing Mate Jr from doing any damage.
Campbell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mate Jr's guard. #REVR#
Campbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Mate Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campbell is looking to work some ground and pound but Mate Jr has wrist control.#SUB#
Campbell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Mate Jr keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully.
Mate Jr working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Mate Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Campbell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Campbell is standing up over Mate Jr. Mate Jr looks to escape but Campbell dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Campbell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Campbell 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Campbell!
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