Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Matthews is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jojo's half guard.#SUB#
Jojo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matthews perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jojo is looking to improve his position.
Matthews stalling.
Matthews is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Jojo actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jojo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Jojo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Matthews is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Jojo looking for subs from the bottom but Matthews mounts him!
Matthews tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jojo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Matthews looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jojo is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB#
Jojo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Matthews is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jojo, into his guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews is looking to stand up but Jojo won't let him. #SUB#
Jojo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jojo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Matthews got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jojo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matthews has managed to get both his arms back between Jojo's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Jojo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jojo has a closed guard, preventing Matthews from standing up. #T3#
Matthews controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Jojo working for submissions but it's allowed Matthews to get to half guard. #SUB#
Jojo with the active half guard here but Matthews passes nicely into side control.
Jojo looking for a sweep but Matthews has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Matthews controlling from mount.
Jojo is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Matthews takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jojo is desperately trying to improve his position but Matthews has a good base and remains in mount.
Matthews wants to get back to his feet but Jojo is holding on tight.
Jojo tries to hold on but Matthews postures up.
Matthews working the ground and pound effectively.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthews breaks from Jojo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jojo can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Matthews dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Matthews changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jojo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Matthews is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jojo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jojo is looking to regain half guard here but Matthews keeps moving and retains side control.
Matthews in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jojo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jojo is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews working away.
Jojo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matthews wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jojo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T1#
Matthews raining down hammerfists from mount.
Matthews looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sam Matthews has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jojo is looking to improve his position but Matthews isn't that keen on the idea.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Matthews working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Matthews scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jojo is working to get back to half guard.
Jojo is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
BOOM! Matthews connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jojo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Matthews lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jojo tries to improve his position but instead Matthews has taken his back! #SUB2#
Matthews looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Matthews is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jojo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jojo for a finish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews lands with a hammerfist to the side of Jojo's head.
Jojo wants to escape the position.
Matthews is not going to allow Jojo to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
Jojo breaks Matthews's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jojo tries to free his leg and advance position but Matthews is retaining full guard.
Jojo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Matthews is doing well to control the position and prevent Jojo from advancing to side control.
Jojo is looking to take a break and control but Matthews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jojo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matthews knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Jojo wants to work for an arm triangle but Matthews is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
Matthews controlling the position for now.
Jojo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matthews knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matthews throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB#
Jojo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Jojo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matthews doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jojo.
Jojo wants to pass to mount but Matthews is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Matthews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Matthews shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Matthews was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Matthews landing a few strikes.
Matthews working the ground and pound from side control.
Matthews slows the pace down.
Matthews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jojo is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jojo tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Matthews prevents Jojo from getting the reversal.
Jojo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Matthews pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Matthews takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Jojo is trying to reverse the position but instead Matthews has taken his back - oops!
Matthews is not going to allow Jojo to sit and survive in this position.
Matthews has the hooks in. Jojo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Matthews controls the position.
Matthews is trying to stick to Jojo's back but Jojo is turning into Matthews. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Matthews's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jojo.
Jojo trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Matthews wants to sweep but no luck.
Jojo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jojo trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Jojo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Matthews manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jojo has Matthews in his guard.#REVB#
Matthews must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jojo is trying to hold Matthews in close to prevent damage but Matthews has managed to pass into half guard.
Matthews wants to stand up but Jojo is controlling the position. #SUB#
Jojo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matthews pulls his head out easily.
Jojo is looking to control Matthews's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jojo avoid being mounted?
Matthews controlling the action here. #T3##SUB#
Jojo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Jojo actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Matthews is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mojo Jojo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jojo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Matthews has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jojo is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Jojo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Matthews uses it to pass to side control.
Jojo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Matthews's best efforts.#T4#
Jojo wants to sweep but Matthews has passed to side control!
Jojo is looking to regain half guard here but Matthews keeps moving and retains side control.
Matthews cracks Jojo with a big elbow.
Matthews is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Matthews is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Jojo to pass into mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Matthews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matthews 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 Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Matthews!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2023

#R1#
Tavares throws a body shot but no joy.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Tavares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matthews uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tavares has time to react.#TD2#
Matthews is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tavares's half guard.
Matthews tries to pass to full mount but Tavares defends it.
Matthews performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tavares trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Matthews is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1#
Matthews prevents Tavares from improving his position.
Tavares trying to control here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tavares might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Matthews missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matthews lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Matthews seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tavares tries to get to full guard but Matthews has control of the leg.
Tavares knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matthews on the ground.
Tavares moves into full guard.
Matthews throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Tavares can't keep his opponent in guard - Matthews advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tavares won't allow Matthews to pass to mount.
Matthews is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matthews is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tavares avoids the head kick by Matthews.
Matthews takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matthews moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.
Tavares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tavares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tavares lands a jab.#TD2#
Matthews darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Matthews wants to free his trapped foot but Tavares is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Matthews works his way into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes there by Matthews.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Randle Matthews dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tavares misses the shot to the body.
Tavares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Matthews moves into the clinch successfully.
Matthews is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tavares is defending well.
Tavares lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
Matthews drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tavares tries a body shot but Matthews blocks it.
Tavares tries a body shot but Matthews blocks it.
Tavares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matthews tries to pull guard but Tavares forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jesus Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randle Matthews.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Matthews successfully pulls guard.
Tavares has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Matthews is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Matthews pulls Tavares in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tavares is one step ahead there.
Tavares trying to stand up but can't free himself from Matthews's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tavares moves out of range of the leg kick from Matthews.
Jesus Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matthews defending well as Tavares loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Tavares misses with an uppercut. Matthews saw that one coming.
Matthews unleashes a big counter combination but Tavares bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Matthews or perhaps it was just good defense by Tavares, which made it look bad.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tavares - that will leave a mark!
Tavares misses with an attempted mid kick. #TD2#
Matthews scores with a takedown into Tavares's guard.
Matthews seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Tavares is trying to control the position but Matthews postures up.
Matthews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Matthews's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tavares lands a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Matthews.
Tavares rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Matthews counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthews loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matthews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Randle Matthews will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Tavares's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Matthews crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tavares - the referee stops the clock and Matthews gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tavares. Matthews manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tavares misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matthews blocks a jab.
Matthews fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Tavares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tavares bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matthews's head backwards.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthews manages to avoid it.
Tavares sets himself, and Matthews steps forward looking for the clinch! Tavares avoids it this time.
Matthews closes the distance and clinches up with Tavares, looking for a takedown. Matthews pushes Tavares against the cage but Tavares circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tavares misses with an uppercut.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tavares quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Matthews takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#Matthews is rocked!
Tavares stuns Matthews with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matthews is still on wobbly legs! Can Tavares finish him?
Tavares stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tavares wants it to stay on the feet.
Jesus Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randle Matthews.
Tavares swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jesus Tavares is winning the standup battle so far.
Tavares just misses with a punch to the body.
Matthews seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tavares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Matthews steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tavares.#T1#
Tavares punishes Matthews's body with a nice straight punch.
Tavares just misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Matthews scores with a takedown into Tavares's guard.
Matthews stays in close to Tavares's body and controls the position.
Matthews is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Matthews throws a big right hand that misses.
Matthews slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jesus Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Matthews pushes down on Tavares's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tavares is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tavares trying to hold on to Matthews's head to control him but Matthews postures up.
Matthews slows the pace down in half guard. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matthews misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tavares misses with an uppercut.
Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Tavares circles away.
Tavares missing with a left hand there. Matthews was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matthews closes the distance and clinches up with Tavares, looking for a takedown. Matthews pushes Tavares against the cage but Tavares circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tavares scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Matthews shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tavares manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Matthews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4##SUB2#
Matthews drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matthews jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Matthews throws a big right hand that misses.
Tavares keeping full guard, as Matthews tries to pass.
Matthews is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Matthews's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Tavares showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Randle Matthews!

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!

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'.

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!

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'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Amokrane.
Amokrane throws a leg kick that misses.
Amokrane lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Matthews backs up against the cage.
Amokrane cracks Matthews with a right hand to the side of the head.
Amokrane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Matthews has managed to clinch.
Matthews stalling the fight.
Amokrane blocks the elbow strike.
Amokrane has had enough of the clinch but Matthews keeps him there for the moment.
Amokrane is trying to break the clinch but Matthews is controlling him.#TD2#
Matthews turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Matthews manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews advances to mount. #SUB2#
Matthews looking to isolate an arm here. Amokrane doesn't see it coming and as Matthews extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Matthews!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Matthews!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Matthews dives in for a single leg takedown but Lakes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Lakes takes the fight into the clinch.
Matthews tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right hook to the body lands for Lakes.
Matthews goes for a takedown attempt but Lakes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jonathan Lakes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randle Matthews.
Lakes throws a nice looking combination but Matthews bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Matthews gets tackled into the cage by Lakes. Lakes maintains the clinch. #TD#
Lakes pulls guard.
Lakes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Lakes working for a triangle but Matthews defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews throws a big right hand that misses.
Matthews has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Matthews preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lakes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lakes looking for a sweep. Not yet Lakes, not yet.
Matthews trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Lakes throws his legs up looking for a submission but Matthews uses it to pass to side control.
Lakes can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matthews happy to just control the position for now.
Matthews postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lakes can't do much from the bottom here.
Matthews staying calm.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Lakes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lakes sprawls well. Lakes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matthews gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Lakes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matthews trying to hold on to Lakes's head to control him but Lakes postures up. #T4#
Matthews wants to get back to his feet.
Matthews is looking to improve his position.
Lakes wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Lakes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthews moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Lakes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lakes throws a sloppy head kick and Matthews moves out of range easily.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lakes sprawls well. Lakes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matthews gets slowly back to his feet.
Matthews with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lakes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matthews swivels and escapes.
Lakes fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Matthews closes the distance and pushes Lakes back into the cage.
Matthews is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lakes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matthews is defending well for now.
Lakes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lakes tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Lakes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews is trying to force a seperation but Lakes has the dominant position.#T1#
Matthews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lakes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matthews smiles and moves away.
Lakes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matthews tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lakes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matthews somewhat.
Matthews dodges the punch combination from Lakes.
Lakes fails with the takedown.
Lakes blocks a head kick by Matthews. #CL2#
Matthews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matthews prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2##BC#
Lakes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matthews keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matthews avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lakes avoids the head kick by Matthews.
Matthews fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matthews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lakes.
Lakes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lakes misses with a takedown attempt
and Matthews counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matthews darts in looking for a takedown but Lakes gets double underhooks and turns Matthews into the cage. #TD2#
Lakes gets caught napping as Matthews dives in and scores a takedown. Lakes manages to retain guard.
Lakes is wriggling around but Matthews manages to pass to half guard. #T3##REVR##SU2#
Matthews decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Lakes has his takedown stuffed
and Lakes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matthews fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Matthews clinches with his opponent.
Lakes is trying to pull guard but Matthews turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lakes tries to pull guard but Matthews holds him up against the cage and eventually Lakes drops back down to his feet. #T4#
Lakes has Matthews pressed against the cage, preventing Matthews from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lakes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Matthews can't get the takedown.
Matthews has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lakes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Lakes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lakes slaps away a takedown attempt from Matthews, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lakes but Lakes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Randle Matthews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Matthews tries to clinch but Lakes is having none of it.
Matthews tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lakes swivels and escapes.
Lakes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Lakes with that takedown attempt.
Lakes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matthews avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Matthews rushes Lakes and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lakes tries to score a body lock takedown but Matthews shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Lakes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews wants to break free but Lakes has control. #T1#
Matthews wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lakes tries to pull guard but Matthews won't allow it.
Matthews is working for takedown but Lakes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lakes wants to take the fight to the mat but Matthews manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lakes has had enough of the clinch but Matthews keeps him there for the moment.
Lakes jumps guard but Matthews stands there with Lakes around his waist. Lakes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Matthews's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Lakes manages to break the clinch.
Matthews shoots in but Lakes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lakes shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Lakes tries to close the distance and clinch but Matthews swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lakes shoots for a double leg takedown but Matthews sprawls well. He's pushed Lakes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matthews wants to counter with a clinch but Lakes pushes him away.
No luck for Matthews with that takedown attempt.
Lakes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lakes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matthews.
Lakes shoots and misses #CL2#
and Matthews moves into the clinch.
Matthews is trying to pull guard but Lakes has him pressed against the cage.
Lakes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matthews fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Matthews rushes Lakes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3##BC2#
Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Matthews shoots in looking for a takedown. Lakes tries to sprawl out of it but Matthews keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lakes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matthews shoots in looking for a takedown. Lakes tries to sprawl out of it but Matthews keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lakes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lakes tries to clinch but Matthews is having none of it.
Matthews tries to clinch up.
Lakes shoots in looking for a takedown but Matthews manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lakes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lakes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matthews pinned against the cage. Matthews gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matthews let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4##CL2#
Matthews closes the distance and pushes Lakes back into the cage.
Lakes trying to control the position but instead, Matthews has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lakes into the cage.
Matthews tries to break free but Lakes pushes him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthews is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lakes is defending well.
Matthews changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lakes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lakes leaves Matthews with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lakes throws a big counter combination but Matthews scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randle 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randle Matthews!

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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