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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthews looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Ait Ibrahim darts in and clinches Matthews up against the cage.
Ait Ibrahim tries for a takedown but Matthews manages to get underhooks.
Matthews is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Ait Ibrahim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matthews keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohamed Ait Ibrahim. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Matthews manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ait Ibrahim on his heels. He'll look to pass Ait Ibrahim's guard now, I'm sure.
Ait Ibrahim controlling Matthews's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Matthews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matthews throwing strikes but missing. #ES#
Ait Ibrahim wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Ait Ibrahim closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Ait Ibrahim pulls guard.
Matthews tries to free his leg and advance position but Ait Ibrahim is retaining full guard.
Ait Ibrahim is trying to control the position but Matthews postures up. #T2##SUB#
Ait Ibrahim 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.
Matthews wants to stand and escape but instead Ait Ibrahim has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Ait Ibrahim 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. #SU#
Ait Ibrahim gets to his feet - Matthews follows without any prompting.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown but Ait Ibrahim shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Ait Ibrahim drives through and clinches with Matthews against the cage.
Ait Ibrahim displaying some good clinch control by pressing Matthews up against the cage.
Ait Ibrahim lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
Ait Ibrahim tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ait Ibrahim - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ait Ibrahim tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matthews just stands there and leans against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ait Ibrahim.
Ait Ibrahim tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ait Ibrahim jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matthews walks away with a smile on his face. Ait Ibrahim gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Matthews swings for the body but Ait Ibrahim moves out of range.
#CL2#
Matthews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ait Ibrahim, pushing him back against the cage.
Ait Ibrahim drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matthews pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Ait Ibrahim clinches up with Matthews and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Matthews missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Ait Ibrahim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Ait Ibrahim has managed to clinch.
Matthews wants to break free but Ait Ibrahim has control.
Ait Ibrahim is stalling here.
Ait Ibrahim goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matthews prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ait Ibrahim effectively controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ait Ibrahim is struggling to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamed Ait Ibrahim dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ait Ibrahim leaves Matthews with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ait Ibrahim tries to clinch up but Matthews circles away and keeps his distance.
Matthews wants to counter with a clinch but Ait Ibrahim pushes him away.
Matthews looks for the body kick but Ait Ibrahim saw that one coming. #CL2#
Ait Ibrahim gets tackled into the cage by Matthews. Matthews maintains the clinch.
Ait Ibrahim landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Matthews is looking to break free of the clinch but Ait Ibrahim has double underhooks.
Ait Ibrahim fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Ait Ibrahim breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ait Ibrahim shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ait Ibrahim moves in looking to clinch but Matthews pushes him off.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
Ait Ibrahim fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Ait Ibrahim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matthews but Matthews pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohamed Ait Ibrahim. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Ait Ibrahim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mohamed Ait Ibrahim has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ait Ibrahim wants a takedown but no success here.
Ait Ibrahim just leaning against Matthews, taking a breather. #BC#
Ait Ibrahim breaks the clinch.
Ait Ibrahim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matthews only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ait Ibrahim changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matthews tries to avoid it but Ait Ibrahim manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matthews to the ground. Matthews escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ait Ibrahim looks for a takedown but Matthews sprawls well.#CL2#
Matthews moves into the clinch.#T2#
Ait Ibrahim jumps guard but Matthews stands there with Ait Ibrahim around his waist. Ait Ibrahim gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ait Ibrahim stalling in the clinch but Matthews improves position.
Matthews looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matthews wants to get back to striking at distance but Ait Ibrahim won't allow it.
#BC#
Ait Ibrahim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ait Ibrahim throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Matthews clinches up with Ait Ibrahim and pushes him back against the cage.
Matthews drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ait Ibrahim gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ait Ibrahim leaning against his opponent.
#T3#
Ait Ibrahim drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ait Ibrahim drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Matthews gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Matthews wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ait Ibrahim drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matthews pulls his leg out and moves away.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ait Ibrahim seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ait Ibrahim tries to clinch but Matthews is having none of it.
Matthews throws a counter combo.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matthews slaps away a takedown attempt from Ait Ibrahim, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matthews looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ait Ibrahim is fending him off so far but Matthews persists. Nope, Ait Ibrahim circles away and we're back to standing.
Ait Ibrahim shoots in but no luck this time.
Ait Ibrahim is looking to clinch.
Ait Ibrahim misses with a takedown attempt
and Ait Ibrahim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Ait Ibrahim has Matthews up against the cage in a clinch.
Matthews has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ait Ibrahim is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ait Ibrahim jumps guard but Matthews stands there with Ait Ibrahim around his waist. Ait Ibrahim gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Matthews is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Matthews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ait Ibrahim's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ait Ibrahim shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense.
Matthews is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ait Ibrahim 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.
Ait Ibrahim taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Matthews prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohamed Ait Ibrahim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews jumps guard but Ait Ibrahim turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ait Ibrahim really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ait Ibrahim jumps guard but Matthews stands there with Ait Ibrahim around his waist. Ait Ibrahim gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ait Ibrahim jumps guard but Matthews turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Ait Ibrahim jumps into guard, dragging Matthews to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ait Ibrahim being controlled here, momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ait Ibrahim looking for a sweep. Not yet Ait Ibrahim, not yet. #T1#
Ait Ibrahim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matthews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ait Ibrahim works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU2#
Matthews gets to his feet - Ait Ibrahim follows without any prompting.
Matthews swats away the attempt to clinch by Ait Ibrahim.
Ait Ibrahim tries for a takedown but Matthews circles away easily
and Matthews counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Matthews leaves Ait Ibrahim with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ait Ibrahim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ait Ibrahim moves in looking to clinch but Matthews pushes him off.
Ait Ibrahim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ait Ibrahim tries to clinch but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews tries to counter with a clinch but Ait Ibrahim shakes him off and moves away.
Ait Ibrahim shoots in and drives through. Matthews sprawls well.
Ait Ibrahim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matthews.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ait Ibrahim sprawls well. Ait Ibrahim wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matthews gets slowly back to his feet.
Ait Ibrahim is looking to counter the offense by Matthews and move into the clinch.#T3##CL#
Ait Ibrahim forces Matthews back against the cage and clinches.
Ait Ibrahim controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD#
Ait Ibrahim pulls guard.
Ait Ibrahim 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.
Matthews stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ait Ibrahim swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Matthews in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matthews would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #ES#
Ait Ibrahim pushes Matthews off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ait Ibrahim looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matthews is fending him off so far but Ait Ibrahim persists. Nope, Matthews circles away and we're back to standing.
Matthews tries to counter with a clinch but Ait Ibrahim shakes him off and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthews throws a leg kick but Ait Ibrahim sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ait Ibrahim appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ait Ibrahim shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mohamed Ait Ibrahim.
I think Ait Ibrahim has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mohamed Ait Ibrahim!
In defeat, Ethan Matthews stepped up to the mic, saying 'I worked hard in training, i'm ok with losing, ready to get back in the gym'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Matthews fails to land the takedown.
Wright leaves Matthews with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown but Wright shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Wright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Wright takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Wright decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wright has an active guard here but Matthews has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Wright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Wright works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Wright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matthews really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wright is trying to keep Matthews in close.
Wright lands a good elbow from the bottom.#ES2#
Wright uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matthews circles away.
Matthews wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wright shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matthews pinned against the cage. Matthews gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Matthews closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wright circles away.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
Wright misses with a two punch combination.
Matthews shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Wright gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wright.
Wright fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wright drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Matthews gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Wright manages to pull guard.
#T3#
Matthews wants to pass the guard but Wright is keeping the position.
Wright has his hands on Matthews's head, controlling the position.
Wright trying to keep a closed guard but Matthews is proving a slippery customer.
Matthews wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Wright managing to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matthews is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wright pulls Matthews in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthews fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kelsey Wright dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Matthews misses with a takedown attempt - Wright sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Wright moves into range and clinches up with Matthews.
Wright with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matthews blocking some punches.
Wright lands an elbow just above Matthews 's eye.
Matthews is trying to drag Wright to the mat but Wright just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Wright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matthews takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Matthews fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wright avoids it really well and circles away.
Wright is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wright avoids it really well and circles away.
Wright shoots in and drives through. Matthews sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wright.
Wright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wright dives in and grabs Matthews's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matthews pushes down on Wright's head and hops out.
Matthews with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Wright moves into the clinch.
Wright wants a takedown.
Wright looking to throw knees to the head but Matthews is blocking nicely.
#T2#
Matthews tries to stall but Wright uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2#
Wright has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Matthews is trying to keep an underhook but Wright manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kelsey Wright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wright controlling the action here.
Matthews is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wright scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SU2#
Wright decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T3#
Wright shoots in looking for a takedown. Matthews tries to sprawl out of it but Wright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matthews manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Matthews was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wright.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wright misses with a double jab.
Matthews is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wright.#CL2#
Wright moves into range and clinches up with Matthews.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Matthews takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wright is trying to pull guard but Matthews turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Matthews pulls Wright into guard.
#T4##SU2#
Wright stands up from Matthews's guard - Wright perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wright displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matthews.
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Wright pushes Matthews up against the cage in a clinch.
Matthews looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matthews being controlled against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kelsey Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Wright slaps away a takedown attempt from Matthews, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wright steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Matthews.
Wright darts in looking for a takedown but Matthews gets double underhooks and turns Wright into the cage. #CL2#
Wright rushes Matthews and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matthews shoots in but Wright avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wright rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matthews moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Matthews misses #TD2#
so Wright counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Matthews not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wright won't allow Matthews to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wright controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Wright is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SU2#
Wright stands up and waves to Matthews to follow him. #TD2#
Wright looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Matthews pushes Wright off but Wright dives into side control.
Matthews is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wright has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
Wright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matthews keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Matthews's face as Wright controls the position.
Wright trying to control the action but Matthews is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Wright decides to take the fight back to the feet.
No joy there for Wright, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Wright gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matthews counters with a three punch combo that has Wright backing up. Wright nods at Matthews to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Wright.#CL2#
Wright moves into the clinch.
Matthews tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wright just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright misses with the head strike.
Wright drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wright drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matthews pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Wright shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Matthews is trying to defend but Wright finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T4#
Wright prevents Matthews from improving his position.#SUB2#
Wright has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Matthews defend it? Wright steps over the head and cranks it - Matthews is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Wright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kelsey Wright!
The defeated Ethan Matthews had this to say: 'I worked hard in training, i'm ok with losing, ready to get back in the gym'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Makovic darts in looking for a takedown but Matthews gets double underhooks and turns Makovic into the cage.
Makovic can't get the takedown.
Matthews is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Makovic is trying to maintain a safe position but Matthews gets an underhook and turns Makovic into the cage.
Makovic jumps guard but Matthews stands there with Makovic around his waist. Makovic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitri Makovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makovic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Matthews drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Makovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Matthews is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Matthews drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makovic throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matthews is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1#
Matthews is standing up over Makovic. Makovic looks to escape but Matthews dives into side control.
Makovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matthews on the ground.
Matthews tries to move into full mount but can't pass Makovic's legs.
Makovic avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Matthews.
Makovic is trying to buck Matthews off.
Matthews is looking to take a break and control but Makovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makovic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matthews tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sloppy strikes there by Matthews.
Makovic is trying to get back to his feet.
Matthews working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Matthews seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Matthews slows the pace down.
Makovic tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Matthews presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Matthews controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matthews throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Matthews has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Makovic tries to hold on but Matthews pushes him away.
The referee warns Makovic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Matthews controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
It looks like Matthews might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Makovic working to try and regain half guard.
Matthews controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makovic is looking to get to half guard.
Makovic tries to control Matthews's body but Matthews pushes him off. Makovic squirms to his side and now Matthews has his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Matthews dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Matthews shoots in for a double leg but Makovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matthews fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Makovic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Matthews shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Makovic counters by moving into the clinch.
Dmitri Makovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Matthews.
Matthews has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Makovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Makovic breaks the clinch.
Makovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matthews's sensitive parts. #CL#
Makovic pushes Matthews up against the cage in a clinch.
Matthews goes for a takedown in the clinch but Makovic prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Makovic breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Makovic clinches up with Matthews and pushes him back against the cage.
Matthews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matthews being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Makovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Makovic fails with the takedown.
Makovic shoots for a takedown but Matthews saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matthews is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Makovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Matthews defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Makovic.#CL2#
Matthews has Makovic up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Matthews ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Matthews no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Matthews wants to sweep here but Makovic controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Makovic is looking to stand up but Matthews won't let him.
Makovic trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Matthews managing to control the position.
Makovic stopping the sweep attempt from Matthews.
Makovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Matthews has a closed guard, preventing Makovic from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Makovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Makovic darts in looking for a takedown but Matthews gets double underhooks and turns Makovic into the cage.
Makovic tries to pull guard but Matthews holds him up against the cage and eventually Makovic drops back down to his feet.
Makovic is trying to pull guard but Matthews turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Matthews working hard to break the clinch.
Makovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Matthews misses with a body punch.
Makovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matthews's efforts to push away.
Matthews dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matthews can't get the takedown.
Matthews jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Makovic walks away with a smile on his face. Matthews gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Makovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Matthews, which made it look bad.
A head kick from Makovic lands but Matthews takes it in his stride.
Makovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makovic closes the distance and clinches up with Matthews, looking for a takedown. Makovic pushes Matthews against the cage but Matthews circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matthews tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Makovic defends well and Matthews ends up having to push Makovic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Matthews goes for a double leg but Makovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Makovic continues to drive forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Makovic dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Makovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matthews. #CL2#
Matthews takes the fight into the clinch.
Matthews tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Matthews tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Makovic smiles and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matthews is defended easily by Makovic.
Dmitri Makovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Matthews.
Makovic tries for a takedown but Matthews circles away easily#CL2#
and Matthews moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makovic wants a takedown.
Matthews tries to break free but Makovic pushes him back against the cage.
Matthews is trying to drag Makovic to the mat but Makovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Matthews tries to pull guard but Makovic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Matthews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Makovic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Makovic slows down the pace here.
Makovic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Matthews has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Makovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Makovic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Makovic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Matthews jumps guard and drags Makovic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Matthews manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Matthews wants a takedown but no success here.
Matthews is trying to push Makovic away but Makovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Matthews breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Matthews closes the distance and pushes Makovic back into the cage.#BC#
Makovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matthews tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Makovic swivels and escapes.
Matthews takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T3#
Matthews throws a head kick that misses.
Matthews closes the distance and clinches up with Makovic, looking for a takedown. Matthews pushes Makovic against the cage but Makovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Makovic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matthews defends well and Makovic ends up having to push Matthews into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Makovic tries to work over Matthews's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Makovic manages to break the clinch.
Makovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matthews but Matthews pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Makovic throws a sloppy head kick and Matthews moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Makovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matthews avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matthews is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4#
Matthews throws a head kick that misses.
Makovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Makovic is defended easily by Matthews.
Matthews tries for a takedown but Makovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dmitri Makovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makovic is looking to clinch but Matthews is avoiding it.
Dmitri Makovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Matthews shoots in looking for a takedown. Makovic tries to sprawl out of it but Matthews keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Makovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Makovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Matthews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matthews 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Matthews!
During a confident post fight interview, Ethan Matthews thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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