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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Matthews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matthews blocks a body shot from Figueroa.
Matthews drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matthews tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Figueroa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Figueroa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Figueroa.
Matthews is looking to control Figueroa's arms but Figueroa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Matthews has his back to the cage.
Figueroa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
Matthews tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Figueroa smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figueroa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matthews tries to counter with a takedown but Figueroa is quick to defend against it.
A head kick misses from Figueroa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Figueroa has closed the distance and engaged Matthews in a clinch.
Matthews wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Figueroa.
#TD#
Matthews jumps into guard, dragging Figueroa to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Figueroa stops Matthews from standing up.
Figueroa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matthews. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Matthews throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Matthews is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matthews is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Figueroa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Figueroa lands with a right hand. #ROC2#Matthews is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Figueroa throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Matthews is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Barry Figueroa! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Schwarzenegger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD#
Matthews drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Schwarzenegger keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Matthews throwing strikes from guard but Schwarzenegger blocks nicely.
Matthews wants to stand but Schwarzenegger has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matthews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matthews might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Matthews slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzenegger is refusing to be controlled, as Matthews sits in half guard.
Schwarzenegger is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB2#
Schwarzenegger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schwarzenegger trying to control but Matthews postures up.
Schwarzenegger is looking for a sweep. Matthews is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schwarzenegger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matthews.
Schwarzenegger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matthews wants to pass the guard but Schwarzenegger is defending well.
Schwarzenegger is looking to control Matthews's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schwarzenegger avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schwarzenegger is not content to let Matthews control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Matthews 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.
Matthews wants to stand but Schwarzenegger has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Schwarzenegger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Matthews wants to stand but Schwarzenegger has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Matthews trying to control but Schwarzenegger is working from the bottom.
Schwarzenegger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Schwarzenegger pulls Matthews in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Matthews avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matthews wants to control from the top but Schwarzenegger keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schwarzenegger is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Matthews lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
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.#T4##SUB2#
Schwarzenegger throws his legs up looking for a submission but Matthews uses it to pass to side control.
Schwarzenegger is looking for a sweep.
Matthews tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Schwarzenegger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schwarzenegger is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schwarzenegger wants to get back to full guard.
Schwarzenegger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matthews is working away from the top position though.
Schwarzenegger keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Matthews dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Matthews closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Matthews lands in his opponent's guard.
Matthews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schwarzenegger can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Schwarzenegger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matthews defends well.
Schwarzenegger throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzenegger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matthews manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Schwarzenegger wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
Matthews bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schwarzenegger's guard. #REVR##T1#
Schwarzenegger wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Matthews is now in half guard.
Schwarzenegger keeping hold of Matthews's head, controlling as best he can.
Schwarzenegger is looking for a sweep. Matthews is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Matthews is working for a kimura but Schwarzenegger is defending it quite comfortably.
Schwarzenegger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matthews's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matthews's back!#T2##SUB2#
Matthews fending off the submission attempt from Schwarzenegger. #SUB2#
Schwarzenegger looking for the RNC.
Matthews is keeping busy.
Matthews is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Schwarzenegger is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Matthews defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Schwarzenegger is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3##SUB2#
Schwarzenegger looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Schwarzenegger looking for the choke but no joy.
Matthews trying to control but not successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Schwarzenegger has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Matthews! Can he survive? No! He's out! Schwarzenegger gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Archibald Schwarzenegger! |
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