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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Lehtonen tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Mathews counters with a single leg into guard. Lehtonen didn't expect that.
Mathews throws an elbow that misses. Lehtonen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mathews's guard. Nice move by Lehtonen!#REVB#
Lehtonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mathews works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mathews thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mathews controls Lehtonen momentarily but Lehtonen frees himself.
Lehtonen wants to control from the top but Mathews keeps moving.
Lehtonen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lehtonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mathews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mathews wants to stand and escape but Lehtonen is having none of it. #T1#
Mathews is wriggling around but Lehtonen manages to pass to half guard.
Lehtonen stops Mathews from getting back to his feet.
Mathews misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mathews trying to hold on to Lehtonen's head to control him but Lehtonen postures up.
Mathews is looking to escape.
Mathews has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lehtonen is working away from the top position though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mathews manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lehtonen wants to control from the top but Mathews keeps moving.
Lehtonen stops Mathews from standing up. #ES#
Mathews kicks Lehtonen off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Lehtonen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mathews wants to control but Lehtonen postures up.
Lehtonen is looking to take a break and control but Mathews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mathews wants to control but Lehtonen postures up.
Lehtonen lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Lehtonen working the ground and pound but Mathews is defending the strikes.
Lehtonen wants to control but Mathews is keeping him busy.
Lehtonen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mathews's legs.
Mathews manages to get back to half guard.
Lehtonen trying to control from half guard but Mathews is working away.
Mathews is trying to escape back to his feet but Lehtonen uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SU2#
Lehtonen decides to stand back up. #T4##TD2#
Lehtonen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lehtonen showed some decent athleticism there.
Lehtonen looks winded!
Mathews wants to control but Lehtonen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Lehtonen is trying to work for a kimura but Mathews is defending well.
Mathews keeping control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mathews is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lehtonen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lehtonen's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ossi Lehtonen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lehtonen leaves Mathews with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mathews shoots in looking for a takedown. Lehtonen tries to sprawl out of it but Mathews keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lehtonen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maxwell Mathews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Lehtonen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mathews quickly recovers to half guard.
Ossi Lehtonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews is not content to let Lehtonen control the position.
Mathews wants to control but Lehtonen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mathews tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Lehtonen manages to move to mount!
#T1#
Lehtonen lands a couple of good shots and Mathews has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mathews tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mathews bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lehtonen controls Mathews momentarily but Mathews frees himself.
Lehtonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mathews being controlled here momentarily.
Mathews is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathews working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lehtonen's head.
Lehtonen is adopting a defensive guard.
Lehtonen is breathing heavily.
Mathews connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Mathews scoring with some ground and pound.
Mathews landing with the ground and pound.
Lehtonen working a defensive guard here.
Mathews postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lehtonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Lehtonen has his foot on Mathews's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mathews works his way back into a safe position though.
Mathews has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Mathews avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mathews lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Mathews with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mathews landing with the ground and pound.
Mathews cracks Lehtonen with a solid left hand.
Mathews cracks Lehtonen with a solid left hand.
Mathews cracks Lehtonen with a solid left hand.
Mathews will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mathews with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mathews working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lehtonen's head.
Mathews postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mathews is working Lehtonen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mathews makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mathews with a nice head shot there.
Mathews distracts Lehtonen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mathews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mathews scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Mathews scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mathews working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lehtonen's head.
Mathews connects with a couple of short punches.
Mathews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mathews landing with the ground and pound.
Mathews stands up over Lehtonen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mathews wants to stand but Lehtonen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mathews scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mathews chips away with some ground and pound.
Mathews landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Mathews is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Mathews dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mathews shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lehtonen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lehtonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Lehtonen, not yet.
Lehtonen trying to keep a closed guard but Mathews is proving a slippery customer.
Mathews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lehtonen can do to turn this around?
Mathews throws a big elbow that misses. #SU#
Mathews stands and steps away. Lehtonen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lehtonen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lehtonen showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Mathews pushes Lehtonen off and gets back to his feet.
Lehtonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD#
Mathews shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lehtonen's guard.
Lehtonen wants to sweep here but Mathews controlling him for the moment.
Lehtonen tries to strike from the bottom.
Lehtonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mathews working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mathews is in close to Lehtonen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mathews landing with the ground and pound.
Mathews is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lehtonen 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.
Mathews is working Lehtonen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mathews is working Lehtonen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Mathews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mathews lands a couple of elbows.
Mathews is in close to Lehtonen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mathews is working Lehtonen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathews with a nice head shot there.
Mathews working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lehtonen's head.
Mathews connects with a couple of short punches.
Mathews preventing the sweep.
Mathews working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mathews is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mathews working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lehtonen's head.
Lehtonen has momentary wrist control but Mathews slips an elbow through the middle.
Mathews keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lehtonen's head.
Mathews works over Lehtonen with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Lehtonen wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Mathews avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mathews with a nice head shot there.
Mathews makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mathews is working Lehtonen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Lehtonen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mathews lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mathews working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lehtonen's head.
Lehtonen wants to sweep but no luck.
Mathews with a nice head shot there.
Lehtonen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Mathews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mathews stands up over Lehtonen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mathews works over Lehtonen with some ground and pound from guard.
Mathews is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mathews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lehtonen is trying to control the position but Mathews postures up.
Mathews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mathews working some strikes from top position.
Mathews with a nice head shot there.
Mathews is in close to Lehtonen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lehtonen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mathews lands a couple of digs.
Mathews is working Lehtonen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxwell Mathews showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mathews 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxwell Mathews!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Steel leaves Mathews with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Mathews counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Mathews seems to be working for a kimura but Steel defends the submission attempt.
Mathews will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mathews throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mathews not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steel trying to control here.
Steel keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mathews looks to land a strike but Steel avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Steel has his foot on Mathews's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mathews works his way back into a safe position though.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Mathews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mathews is one step ahead there.
Mathews wants to stand but Steel is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mathews postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Steel wants to sweep here but Mathews controlling him for the moment.
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mathews's guard. #REVB#
Mathews keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Mathews working a defensive guard here.
Steel throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Mathews wants to get back to his feet but Steel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Steel looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Mathews looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Steel passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel advances nicely into full mount.
Steel misses with a head shot.
Mathews is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Steel misses with a head shot.
Mathews is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mathews working to try and regain half guard.
Steel looking to control but Mathews is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathews is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mathews is trying to stand.#T4#
Steel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mathews holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Steel tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Steel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mathews tries to hold on but Steel postures up.#SU2#
Steel is standing up, even though he is in mount. #TD2#
Steel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mathews wants to control but Steel postures up.#SUB2#
Steel tries for a kimura but Mathews is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Steel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Mathews gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Steel to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Steel stays in close to Mathews's body and controls the position.
Steel stands and throws Mathews's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mathews managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Steel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel trying to control the action but Mathews is working from the bottom.
Mathews is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1##SUB2#
Steel tries for a kimura but Mathews is defending well.
Mathews defending against the ground and pound.
Mathews wants to control but Steel postures up.
Mathews manages to get back to half guard.
Mathews avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steel.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Steel. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Steel trying to advance position but Mathews counters by regaining guard.
Steel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Mathews is working an open guard so Steel takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Steel feints and as Mathews raises his hands in defense, Steel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mathews is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steel trying to control but Mathews is working from the bottom.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mathews is keeping the position for now.
Mathews bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel's guard. #REVR#
Mathews postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Steel pulls Mathews in close to his closed guard and prevents Mathews from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mathews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Mathews postures up and lands a big shot to Steel's brow.
Mathews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steel works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Steel working for a triangle but Mathews defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Steel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mathews defends it easily.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Mathews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mathews lands a couple of digs.
Mathews lands a couple of digs.
Mathews in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steel trying to control the position.
Mathews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Steel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mathews with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mathews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mathews loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Mathews got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mathews has managed to get both his arms back between Steel's legs - danger averted.
Mathews postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Steel wants to sweep here but Mathews controlling him for the moment.
Steel trying to control the position.
Mathews landing with the ground and pound.
Mathews has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Steel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mathews lands a couple of digs.
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 Maxwell Mathews will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Steel takes a swing at Mathews's ribcage but misses.
Steel lands a body shot.
Steel stuffs the takedown.
Steel wants to clinch.
Mathews drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steel sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Mathews gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Steel to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Steel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Steel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mathews has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel has managed to get both his arms back between Mathews's legs - danger averted.
Mathews is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel is stalling in the full guard.
Steel is looking to work some ground and pound but Mathews has wrist control.
Steel prevents Mathews from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Steel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mathews has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel has managed to get both his arms back between Mathews's legs - danger averted.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mathews can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steel throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mathews is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Steel asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mathews tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mathews is in bad spot here.
#T3#
Mathews looking very determined here, making life difficult for Steel.
Steel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mathews haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mathews is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Steel is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mathews defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Steel working for a choke but Mathews is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mathews is trying to stand back up.
Mathews breaks Steel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Mathews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mathews postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mathews manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Steel looking to sit in guard and control but Mathews gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Steel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Steel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Janzen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Janzen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Janzen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mathews holds on and takes a little breather.
Mathews trying to keep a closed guard but Janzen is proving a slippery customer.
Mathews will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mathews managing to control the position.
Janzen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mathews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews keeping moving, preventing Janzen from controlling successfully.
Mathews trying to control the position here. #T1#
Janzen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mathews is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Janzen is controlling him.
Janzen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mathews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mathews working a defensive guard but Janzen manages to pass into side control anyway.
Mathews wants to control but Janzen postures up.#SU2#
Janzen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mathews to his feet.
Michael Janzen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathews shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Janzen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2##TD2#
Mathews is fighting off a takedown attempt but Janzen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mathews to the mat. Mathews regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mathews is trying to control the position but Janzen postures up.
Janzen trying to control but Mathews is working from the bottom.
Janzen with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mathews 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.
Janzen throwing strikes from guard but Mathews blocks nicely. #T3#
Janzen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mathews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Janzen won't allow Mathews to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mathews enables Janzen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mathews manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mathews keeping full guard, as Janzen tries to pass.
Mathews working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Janzen.
Mathews has control of Janzen's left arm, preventing Janzen from doing any damage.
Mathews is wriggling around but Janzen manages to pass to half guard.
Janzen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Janzen working over Mathews with some ground and pound. Mathews looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mathews is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Janzen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Janzen's back!
Janzen is taking damage to the body and head.
Janzen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Janzen trying to control the hands but Mathews breaks the grip.
Janzen looks winded!
Mathews is landing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Mathews looking to break Janzen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Janzen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mathews will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mathews avoiding Janzen 's attempts to control his hands.
Mathews landing with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mathews lands a shot to the body.
Mathews is landing with strikes. Janzen can't take much more of this.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Janzen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Janzen.
No luck for Mathews with that takedown attempt.
Janzen tries to clinch there but Mathews circles away.
Janzen lands with a good body shot.#TD#
Mathews shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Janzen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mathews misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Janzen regains half guard.
Janzen looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janzen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mathews seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Janzen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Janzen tries to get to full guard but Mathews has control of the leg.
Janzen is breathing heavily.
Mathews missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Janzen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mathews's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mathews's back!
Mathews is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mathews rolls, trying to escape but Janzen keeps control of the position.
Mathews trying to get back to his feet but Janzen is in full control for now.
Mathews is keeping busy.
#T2#
What can Mathews do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mathews is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Janzen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mathews is defending well though. Janzen let's go of the attempt for now.
Mathews trying to control the position but Janzen manages to sink in the hooks.
Mathews is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Janzen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Janzen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Mathews is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Janzen punches the canvas rather than the man.
Mathews holding on to Janzen's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Mathews tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mathews holds on, trying desperately to control.
Mathews tries to reverse the position but Janzen maintains control.
Michael Janzen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mathews is squirming around, avoiding Janzen's attempts to control the action.
You get the feeling that Mathews really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mathews regains half guard.#SUB2#
Janzen is working for a kimura but Mathews is defending it quite comfortably.
Mathews is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mathews trying to control from the bottom.
Mathews is trying to stand back up but Janzen is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Janzen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Janzen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Mathews does no damage.
Mathews throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Janzen's waist but Janzen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mathews off to one side.
A slapping body kick lands there for Janzen.
Mathews shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Janzen as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Janzen gets a double leg takedown into Mathews's guard.#SU2#
Janzen stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Janzen forces Mathews back against the cage and clinches.
Janzen lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Janzen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Janzen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Janzen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mathews is wriggling around trying to escape.
Janzen tries to control but Mathews wriggling away.
Janzen working Mathews over with strikes here.
Mathews taking shots to the head. #T2#
Janzen tries to control but Mathews wriggling away.
Janzen cracks Mathews with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Janzen wants to control the pace but Mathews is squirming around nicely.
Mathews is trying to escape the mount.
Janzen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mathews is looking to escape.
Janzen content just to control the position here. #T3#
Mathews gets back to half guard.
Mathews keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mathews manages to get to full guard.
Janzen is stalling in the full guard.
Mathews is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet but Janzen passes into half guard.
Mathews is looking for a sweep. Janzen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Janzen moves nicely into side control.
Mathews wants to control but Janzen postures up.
Mathews gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Janzen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Janzen throwing strikes here but Mathews is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Janzen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Janzen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Janzen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Jami slaps away a takedown attempt from Mathews, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jami moves to clinch but Mathews breaks away #TD#
and Mathews counters with a single leg into guard. Jami didn't expect that.
Mathews throwing strikes but missing.
Jami wants to sweep but no luck.
Mathews will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mathews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Jami manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Jami moves into the clinch.#BC#
Mathews manages to break the clinch.
Jami tries to clinch but Mathews moves out of range. #TD2#
Mathews gets caught napping as Jami dives in and scores a takedown. Mathews manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES#
Mathews manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1##BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niko Jami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jami pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jami tries to clinch up.
Mathews changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Jami drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jami throwing strikes from guard but Mathews blocks nicely.
Jami pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mathews is keeping the position for now.
Mathews looking for a sweep. Not yet Mathews, not yet.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet but Jami passes into half guard.
Mathews tries to kick Jami off but Jami keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
Mathews is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jami in particular looking to stall.
Mathews is trying to stand.
#SU2#
Jami decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Jami throws a head kick but Mathews moves out of range.
#TD2#
Jami fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mathews to the ground. Jami is now in Mathews's guard.
Mathews wants to stand up but Jami is controlling him.
Mathews trying to keep a closed guard but Jami is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Mathews pulls Jami in to control the position.
Mathews is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jami throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mathews wants to stand up but Jami is controlling him.
Mathews keeping moving, preventing Jami from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mathews trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mathews shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jami defends it nicely.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jami tries to clinch there but Mathews circles away.
Jami leaves Mathews with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxwell Mathews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mathews with a poor takedown
and Jami counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mathews is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Mathews gets tackled into the cage by Jami. Jami maintains the clinch.
Mathews is trying to force a seperation but Jami has the dominant position.#BC#
Mathews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Jami fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mathews to the ground. Jami is now in Mathews's guard.
Jami is looking to work some ground and pound but Mathews has wrist control.
Jami should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SU2#
Jami stands up from Mathews's guard - Jami perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice takedown defense from Jami. No joy for Mathews on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Jami dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Mathews gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Mathews looking for subs off his back but Jami has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jami missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jami stops Mathews from getting back to his feet.
Mathews is controlling Jami's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mathews actively working from the bottom here.
Mathews landing rabbit punches to the side of Jami's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points. #T1#
Mathews keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mathews trying to hold on to Jami's head to control him but Jami postures up.
Jami trying to control the action but Mathews is working from the bottom.
Jami wants to stand but Mathews has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Mathews is trying to control but can't.
#ES#
Mathews manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Jami manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mathews on his heels. He'll look to pass Mathews's guard now, I'm sure.
Mathews trying to control the position.
Mathews is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jami is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Jami loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jami looking to pass the guard.
Mathews keeping moving, preventing Jami from controlling successfully.
Mathews wants to control but Jami passes easily into half guard.
Mathews trying to control from the bottom.
Jami throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SU2#
Jami postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Mathews to stand up. #T3##TD2#
Jami shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mathews is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jami throws a big right hand that misses.
Mathews 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#
Jami is pressing down on Mathews's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mathews keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jami's head.
Mathews throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Jami looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jami working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mathews.
Mathews landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Jami has his foot on Mathews's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mathews works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Mathews postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mathews throwing strikes but missing.
Mathews connects with a couple of short punches.
Mathews postures up and lands a big shot to Jami's brow.
Jami is trying to control the position but Mathews postures up.
Mathews is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mathews keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jami's head.
Mathews has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jami looking to control.
Mathews postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mathews's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mathews keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jami's head.
Mathews scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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 Maxwell Mathews will probably get the nod.
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##TD#
Mathews drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jami throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mathews is working Jami over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mathews content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mathews postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jami pulls Mathews in to control the position.
Mathews postures up and lands a big shot to Jami's brow.
Mathews works over Jami with some ground and pound from guard.
Mathews stands up over Jami, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Jami working for a triangle but Mathews defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jami works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jami takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jami 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.#T1#
Mathews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mathews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jami wants to sweep but no luck.
Mathews scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mathews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jami working a defensive guard here.
Mathews stands up over Jami, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mathews working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mathews scoring with some ground and pound.
Mathews working some strikes from top position.
Mathews won't allow Jami to sweep him here.
Mathews lands a couple of digs.
Mathews scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Mathews lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mathews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jami has momentary wrist control but Mathews slips an elbow through the middle.
Mathews lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mathews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mathews postures up and lands a big shot to Jami's brow. #SUB2#
Jami is looking for a triangle but Mathews pushes his legs off easily.
Mathews landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Jami is looking for a triangle but Mathews pushes his legs off easily.
Mathews working some strikes from top position.
Mathews landing some decent shots from guard.
Mathews chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Mathews scoring with some ground and pound.
Mathews scoring with some ground and pound.
Mathews working some strikes from top position.
Mathews lands a couple of digs.
Mathews with a nice head shot there.
Maxwell Mathews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mathews is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mathews is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mathews working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mathews lands a couple of elbows.
Mathews working some strikes from top position.
Mathews working some strikes from top position.
Mathews makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jami has a closed guard, preventing Mathews from standing up. #T4#
Mathews keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jami's head.
Mathews lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jami throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mathews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jami is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mathews working some strikes from top position.
Mathews cracks Jami with a solid left hand.
Mathews cracks Jami with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mathews working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mathews lands a couple of elbows.
Mathews works over Jami with some ground and pound from guard.
Mathews throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxwell Mathews showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mathews 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxwell Mathews!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Mathews shoots in looking for a takedown. Rane tries to sprawl out of it but Mathews keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rane looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Rane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Mathews counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rane won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Mathews goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rane has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mathews but great work by Rane.
Mathews tries to escape but Rane is in control.
You can see the frustration on Mathews's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mathews is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
My spies in Cozad MMA Helsinki inform me that Rane has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mathews is trying to get back to half guard.
Mathews struggling a bit here.#T1#
Rane tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mathews can't do much from the bottom here.
Rane tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mathews's legs. #ES#
Mathews throws Rane to one side and escapes!
Jvr Rane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathews fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Mathews dives in and scores a takedown into Rane's guard.
Mathews content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Mathews scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mathews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mathews has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mathews postures up and lands a big shot to Rane's brow.
Mathews will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mathews landing some decent shots from guard.
Mathews cracks Rane with a solid left hand.
Mathews landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mathews with a nice head shot there.
Mathews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathews lands a couple of digs.
Mathews postures up and lands a big shot to Rane's brow.
Mathews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mathews stands up over Rane, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mathews connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Mathews is in close to Rane's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mathews keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rane's head.
Mathews keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rane's head.
Mathews throws a big right hand that misses.
Mathews postures up and lands a big shot to Rane's brow. #SUB2#
Rane is looking for a triangle but Mathews pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Rane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mathews doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mathews manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mathews won't allow Rane to sweep him here.
Mathews is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mathews postures up and lands a big shot to Rane's brow.
Mathews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Mathews with a nice head shot there.
Rane trying to keep a closed guard but Mathews is proving a slippery customer.
Mathews cracks Rane with a solid left hand.
Mathews is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mathews scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rane wants to sweep but no luck.
Mathews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rane is trying to keep Mathews in close.
Mathews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rane pulls Mathews in to control the position.
Mathews chips away with some ground and pound.
Mathews working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rane's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Mathews dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rane throws a series of punches but Mathews avoids them all with ease.
Mathews shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rane but Rane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Mathews backs off Rane throws a huge counter combo but Mathews manages to avoid it all.
Rane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rane misses the shot to the body.
Mathews shoots in looking for a takedown. Rane tries to sprawl out of it but Mathews keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Mathews shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mathews showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews drops an elbow to the side of Rane's head. #T1#
Nice strikes from Mathews there.
Mathews working the head and body with strikes.
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. Mathews connects with a nice short shot to Rane's temple.
Mathews lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Mathews is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mathews working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rane tries to get to full guard but Mathews has control of the leg.
Mathews landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rane is trying to stand.
Rane tries to get to full guard but Mathews has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Mathews. #T2#
Mathews drops an elbow to the side of Rane's head.
Rane trying to hold on to Mathews's head to control him but Mathews postures up.
#SUB#
Mathews is trying for a kimura here. Rane looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Mathews wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maxwell Mathews!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Stone looks for the body kick but Mathews saw that one coming. #CL#
Mathews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Stone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mathews!#ES#
Mathews throws Stone to one side and escapes!#TD#
Mathews manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stone on his heels. He'll look to pass Stone's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mathews is in close to Stone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mathews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stone trying to control the position.
Mathews working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mathews landing with the ground and pound.
Mathews lands a couple of elbows.
Stone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mathews is working Stone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Mathews stands up over Stone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mathews keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stone's head.
Mathews works over Stone with some ground and pound from guard.
Stone trying to control the position.
Stone is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mathews makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stone has momentary wrist control but Mathews slips an elbow through the middle.
Mathews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mathews scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mathews cracks Stone with a solid left hand.
Mathews is working Stone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mathews working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stone's head.
Mathews lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mathews cracks Stone with a solid left hand.
Stone throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T2#
Stone has momentary wrist control but Mathews slips an elbow through the middle.
Mathews won't allow Stone to sweep him here.
Mathews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mathews is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mathews has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mathews lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mathews connects with a couple of short punches.
Mathews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mathews working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stone has momentary wrist control but Mathews slips an elbow through the middle.
Mathews makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mathews is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mathews landing with the ground and pound.
Mathews postures up and lands a big shot to Stone's brow.
Mathews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mathews's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mathews is working Stone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Mathews lands a couple of elbows.
Mathews scoring with some ground and pound.
Mathews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mathews is working Stone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mathews is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mathews is working Stone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mathews working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mathews with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mathews with a nice head shot there.
Mathews working some strikes from top position.#ROC#
Stone is rocked!
Mathews is in close to Stone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stone is still in real trouble! Can Mathews finish him?
Mathews works over Stone with some ground and pound from guard.
Mathews scoring with some ground and pound.
Mathews scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mathews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mathews won't allow Stone to sweep him here.
Stone looks winded!
Mathews is working Stone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mathews makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Mathews lands a couple of elbows.
Mathews working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mathews is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathews is working Stone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mathews is controlling him.
Mathews landing some decent shots from guard.
Mathews connects with a couple of short punches.
Mathews will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Stone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mathews can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mathews cracks Stone with a solid left hand.
Mathews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mathews makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mathews is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mathews. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mathews with a nice head shot there.
Mathews working some strikes from top position.
Mathews postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stone wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Mathews gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Mathews fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stone sprawls well initially but Mathews persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mathews working over Stone with some ground and pound. Stone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mathews working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Mathews dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Mathews shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stone seems to have recovered his senses.
Mathews landing with the ground and pound.
Mathews with a nice head shot there.
Stone has momentary wrist control but Mathews slips an elbow through the middle.
Mathews content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stone wants to get back to his feet but Mathews is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Mathews is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stone is trying to keep Mathews in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mathews working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mathews's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mathews scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mathews working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stone has momentary wrist control but Mathews slips an elbow through the middle.
Mathews makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Mathews drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Mathews as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Stone screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Mathews! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Maxwell Mathews!
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