Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Syn TBD
Date: Oct 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Doyle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matus.
Matus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Doyle throws a lazy right hand but Matus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doyle throws a lazy uppercut
and Matus counters with an outside leg kick.
Matus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doyle at a distance.
Doyle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Doyle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Decent striking displayed by Matus there.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doyle manages to avoid it.
Doyle misses with a hook. Matus ducked under it nicely.
Jimmy Doyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doyle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matus's hands.
Doyle misses with a straight right.
Doyle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matus raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Doyle.
Matus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Doyle looks to land a left hand but Matus moved out of range nicely.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doyle manages to avoid it.
Matus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doyle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Doyle misses with a jab to the body
and Doyle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Doyle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Doyle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matus lands a jab to the head.
Doyle lands a jab to Matus's midsection.
Doyle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matus doesn't seem bothered though.
Doyle cracks Matus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab by Doyle.
Doyle misses with a hook.
Matus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doyle.
Doyle connects with a body shot.
Doyle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doyle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matus.
Doyle misses with an uppercut
and Matus counters with a good, hard body kick but Doyle shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doyle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Doyle scrambles back to his feet.
Doyle throws a head kick but Matus moves out of range.
Matus catches Doyle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matus misses with a body kick.
Doyle is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Doyle throws a jab but it's blocked by Matus.
Doyle blocks a head kick by Matus.
A lazy left from Matus finds it's target.
A swing and a miss from Matus.
Matus throws a leg kick
and Doyle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doyle slips a jab from Matus.
Doyle throws a lazy right hand but Matus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matus throws a body kick that misses.
Doyle jabs Matus right on the nose. Matus blinks but takes it well.
Matus missing with a left hand there. Doyle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Doyle had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A cross from Matus lands.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matus misses with an uppercut. Doyle saw that one coming.
Doyle throws a head kick but Matus moves out of range.
Matus misses with a low kick.
Doyle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
A big left from Matus misses.
Matus moves away from the strike by Doyle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doyle. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matus avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Matus responds with a good body kick, but Doyle manages to step out the way in time.
Matus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Doyle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matus counters with a good low kick that Doyle was not able to check.
Matus throws a push kick but Doyle slaps the foot to one side.
Doyle tries to counter by clinching up but Matus breaks away and moves out of range.
Matus drops his hands momentarily and Doyle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Doyle throws a push kick but Matus slaps the foot to one side.
Doyle scoring well with a low kick there.
Doyle tries to clinch up but Matus circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matus throws the kick towards the body but Doyle avoids it.
Doyle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Doyle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doyle misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matus throws a jab when Doyle was well out of range.
Doyle is looking to counter the offense by Matus and move into the clinch.
Matus is looking to score with low kicks.
Doyle throws a right hand that misses
and Matus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matus connects with a leg kick.
Doyle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doyle throws a right hand that misses
and Matus counters with a thumping low kick.
Doyle throws a leg kick
and Matus counters with a straight right hand.
Doyle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matus.
Matus loads up on a big right hand but Doyle slips the punch.#CL#
Doyle takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matus tries to work over Doyle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Matus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matus lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Doyle throws the kick towards the body but Matus avoids it.
Doyle blocks a jab.
Matus lands a leg kick that knocks Doyle off balance momentarily.
Doyle cracks Matus with an open hand slap.
Matus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Doyle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Doyle is out of range.
A jab lands there for Doyle.
Matus scoring well with a low kick there.
Doyle slips a jab from Matus.
Matus looks to throw the jab but Doyle is out of range.
Doyle explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Doyle throws a nice head kick!
Doyle blocks a low kick nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doyle misses with a hook
letting Matus counter with a right hand.
Matus misses with a straight left.
Doyle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Matus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Doyle. That did some damage!
Doyle throws a lazy head kick
and Matus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matus throws a low kick but Doyle moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Doyle misses its target.
Matus connects with an inside leg kick.
Matus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Doyle to score with a decent uppercut.
Matus digs a good body shot into Doyle's ribs.
Doyle tries a head kick but it misses.
Matus misses with a low kick.
Doyle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matus misses with a low kick.
Matus moves out of range as Doyle strikes.
Doyle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matus dips to his left and cracks Doyle with an uppercut!
Doyle lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus slips a straight right by Doyle.#CL#
Doyle clinches up with Matus and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Doyle throws a head punch that misses.
Doyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matus's elbow.
Matus can't find room to land a body shot as Doyle controls the action. #BC2#
Matus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doyle missing with a left hand there. Matus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matus throws a leg kick but Doyle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Doyle misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Doyle misses.
Doyle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doyle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Don Juan Matus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Doyle misses.
Matus thinks about the counter body kick.
Matus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doyle manages to avoid it.
Matus misses with a leg kick
and Doyle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doyle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matus counters with a leg kick.
Matus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Doyle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
The fighters circling - Doyle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doyle works the jab nicely.
Matus's corner calls for a 1-2. Matus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matus scores with a sloppy right hand. Doyle should have avoided that one.
Doyle swings widly with a right hand
and Matus counters with a stiff right hand.
Doyle scores with a nice head shot.
Doyle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matus with a hook.
Matus slips a jab from Doyle.
Doyle misses with a body kick.
Doyle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matus looks to land a right hand but Doyle moved out of range.
Matus misses the jab.
Doyle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matus.
Doyle throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Matus throws a body punch but Doyle moves out of range.
Matus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Doyle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Doyle misses with a looping left.
Matus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Matus misses with a straight right.
Doyle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matus.
Doyle throws an overhand right that lands on Matus's shoulder, as Matus tries to avoid the shot.
Doyle tries to close the distance and clinch but Matus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matus throws a wild body kick that Doyle sees coming a mile off.
Doyle throws a series of punches but Matus avoids them all with ease.
Doyle throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Doyle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Doyle takes a swing at Matus's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Crunch! Matus slams his shin into Doyle's torso.
Doyle misses with an uppercut.
Matus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doyle.
Doyle moves out of range of the strikes.
Matus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Doyle moves out of range of the strikes.
Doyle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matus can pounce on him.
Doyle slips a straight right by Matus.
Doyle throws a series of punches but Matus avoids them all with ease.
Doyle misses with a wild body shot.
Doyle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Doyle.
Matus follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Doyle misses with a low kick.
Matus staying out of range there.
Matus misses with a straight left.
Doyle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Doyle scores with a jab. Matus acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
A good leg kick by Matus.
Matus with a nice calf kick.
Doyle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matus walks into a left hand.
Matus looks to land a left hand but Doyle moved out of range nicely.
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doyle.
Matus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Matus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Doyle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab by Matus.
Doyle throws a body punch but Matus moves out of range.
A jab from Doyle misses.
A big right from Doyle misses.
Matus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matus misses with a hook.
Doyle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Doyle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jimmy Doyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Doyle does it's job there.
Matus cracks Doyle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matus scores with the left hand. Doyle knows he should have avoided that one.
Matus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Doyle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Doyle falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Matus counter with a right hand.
Matus throws a low kick but Doyle moves out of range easily.
A solid body kick from Doyle.
Doyle connects with a looping right hand.
Matus moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Doyle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matus.
Doyle quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Doyle misses with a body shot.
Doyle misses with a left hand
and Matus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matus works Doyle's body with a nice hook.#T3#
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matus throws a leg kick but Doyle moved away.
As Matus tries to get set, Doyle tries to push him back and clinch up but Matus manages to avoid the attempt.
Matus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Doyle takes one on the button.
Doyle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doyle is looking to chop away at Matus's legs.
Doyle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matus.
Doyle appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Doyle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A clash of legs there as Matus blocks the low kick.
Matus scores with a sloppy right hand. Doyle should have avoided that one.
Doyle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
Doyle throws a leg kick
and Matus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Doyle stuns Matus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Doyle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.
Matus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Don Juan Matus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doyle looks to land a right hand but Matus moved out of range.
Doyle misses with a series of wild punches.
Matus scores with a push kick.
Matus motions for Doyle to come forward. Matus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Doyle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Doyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doyle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Matus breaks the clinch.
Matus dips to his left and cracks Doyle with an uppercut!
Nice jab there from Matus.
Doyle misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doyle swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Matus counter with a right hand.
Doyle connects with a leg kick.
Matus connects with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Juan Matus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Don Juan Matus!
During a confident post fight interview, Don Juan Matus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Syn 710
Date: Aug 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jafar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matus.
Nuri Jafar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Matus duly obliges. #TD#
Jafar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Matus's guard.
Matus wants to stand up but Jafar is controlling him.
Jafar is looking to advance position but Matus has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Jafar is working to get back to half guard.
Jafar regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Jafar is positioning himself well to prevent Matus advancing to mount.
Jafar is trying to get back to full guard.
Jafar wants to get back to his feet.
Jafar is looking for a sweep. Matus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
I've been told that Matus has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Jafar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU2#
Matus stands up and waves to Jafar to follow him.
Jafar misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jafar is defended easily by Matus.
Matus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jafar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jafar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matus.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot.
Jafar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jafar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matus.#T3#
Jafar lands a lovely overhand right.
Jafar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Jafar.#CL#
Jafar gets a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jafar prevents a body shot from Matus.
Jafar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matus.
Matus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jafar is defending well for now.
Matus lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jafar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matus.
Jafar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jafar prevents a body shot from Matus.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Matus.
Matus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jafar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jafar. #T4#
Matus tries to land a knee to the head but Jafar blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Matus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jafar throws a hook to the side of Matus's head but Matus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matus looks to land a right hand but Jafar moved out of range.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jafar blocks a leg kick.
Jafar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matus's head backwards.#CL#
Jafar clinches up against the cage.
Jafar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matus's elbow.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Matus.
Jafar is working Matus over against the cage.
Matus trying to control the position but instead, Jafar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Matus into the cage.
Jafar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matus prevents a body shot from Jafar.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Matus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nuri Jafar 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#
Matus misses with a kick to the body
and Jafar counters with a straight right hand.
Matus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jafar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jafar scores with a jab.
Matus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matus throws a leg kick but Jafar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matus feints and then cracks Jafar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jafar down.
Jafar throws a hook but Matus avoids it easily.
Jafar backing away here, and Matus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jafar.#CL#
Jafar takes the fight into the clinch.
Matus throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar. #BC2#
Matus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Jafar drives through and clinches with Matus against the cage.
Matus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jafar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jafar lands with a light punch inside.
Matus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jafar is keeping busy.
Jafar working aggressively here. #T1#
Matus scores with a hook to the body.
Matus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Jafar has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Matus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matus slips under a jab from Jafar.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Matus is just out of range.
Matus throws out a counter right but Jafar avoids it with no problem.
Matus scores with a hook.
Matus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jafar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matus has time to react.
Jafar lands a right hook to the body.
Matus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matus misses with a leg kick.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Matus misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jafar checks a leg kick.
Jafar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jafar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matus.
Jafar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar doesn't manage to clinch there - Matus circles away.
Jafar backing away here, and Matus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matus throws a body kick that misses.
Jafar tests Matus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matus throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jafar counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jafar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
Jafar scores with a punch to the head.
Jafar misses with a hook to the body
letting Matus counter with a right hand.
Jafar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Don Juan Matus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matus moves out of range of the strikes.
Jafar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jafar scores with a hook.#T3#
Jafar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matus lands with a nice body punch.
Jafar fails with the takedown
and Matus counters with a nice uppercut.
Jafar moves away from the strike by Matus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matus misses with a straight right.
Jafar lands a right hook to the body.
Jafar just misses with a punch to the body.
Matus punishes Jafar's body with a nice straight punch.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jafar.
Matus feints and then cracks Jafar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jafar down.
Jafar wants to clinch but Matus slips to the side
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jafar doesn't manage to clinch there - Matus circles away. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jafar blocks the body kick. #CL#
Jafar closes the distance and clinches.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Matus.
Matus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Jafar avoiding damage as Matus throws knees to the body.
Matus blocks a body shot from Jafar.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nuri Jafar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jafar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jafar gets through Matus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Matus blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Matus manages to break the clinch.
Jafar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matus can do to turn this around?
Matus moves out of range as Jafar strikes.
Matus loads up on a big right hand but Jafar slips the punch.#TD#
Matus tries to sprawl but Jafar drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar is looking to advance position but Matus won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nuri Jafar dominated that second round.
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#
Matus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jafar connects with a jab.
Jafar misses with a takedown
and Matus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matus slips under a jab.
Don Juan Matus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matus misses with a straight right.
Jafar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jafar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jafar.
Matus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jafar.
Matus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jafar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch but Matus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus looks to throw the jab but Jafar is out of range.
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jafar throws out the jab.
Jafar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matus.
Jafar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jafar misses with a takedown
and Matus counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Matus lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matus. Jafar does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Matus misses.
Jafar tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Matus manages to circle out of the way.
Matus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A quick step to the side and Jafar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jafar tries to clinch up.
Matus moves out of range as Jafar strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matus.
Jafar lands a nice hook to Matus's body. Matus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matus misses with a kick to the body.
Matus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matus jabs Jafar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jafar closes the distance and clinches up with Matus, looking for a takedown. Jafar pushes Matus against the cage but Matus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuri Jafar. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Jafar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matus under the eye.
Jafar blocks a head kick by Matus.
Jafar misses with a looping left.
Matus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jafar moves out of range of the body kick from Matus.
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jafar slips under a jab.
Jafar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matus sprawls well. Matus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jafar gets slowly back to his feet.
Matus walks into a stiff left hand from Jafar.
Matus stuffs the takedown.
Jafar misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Jafar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matus swivels and escapes.
Matus stuffs the takedown attempt from Jafar. Jafar gets slowly back to his feet.
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jafar throws out the jab.
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jafar throws out the jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Matus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Don Juan Matus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Jafar.
Jafar moves out of range as Matus strikes.
Nuri Jafar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jafar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Matus. That one must have hurt.
Jafar connects with a looping right hand.
Jafar connects with a right hand. Matus shakes it off.
A shot to the liver by Jafar. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Matus takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar missing with a left hand there. Matus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matus! But no joy.
Matus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jafar's head.
Matus throws a chopping leg kick but Jafar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jafar tries to clinch up but Matus circles away and keeps his distance.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Jafar.
A little jabbing left from Matus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jafar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matus throws out the jab.
Jafar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jafar clobbers Matus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed right hand from Matus misses the target.
A jab lands there for Jafar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nuri Jafar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jafar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuri Jafar!
An out of breath and clearly excited Nuri Jafar thanked Core Combat for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: CFC 432
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matus is looking to score with low kicks.
Quin looks to land a right hand but Matus moved out of range.
Matus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Quin counters with a nice leg kick.
Matus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matus throws the kick towards the body but Quin avoids it.
Quin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quin was well out of range. Poor timing from Matus.
Quin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Quin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quin missing with a left hand there. Matus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Quin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quin checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Quin! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Quin looks to score with a jab to the body but Matus is just out of range.
Quin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Matus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matus throws a low kick, looking for Quin's leg but Quin calmly moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Quin.#T1#
Matus blocks a jab.
Matus misses with a hook.
Matus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Quin throws a series of punches but Matus avoids them all with ease.
Matus throws a jab when Quin was well out of range.
Quin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matus at a distance.
Matus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matus misses with an uppercut. Quin saw that one coming.
Matus misses with a low kick.
Matus misses with a body kick.
Quin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Quin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.
Matus looks to land a right hand but Quin moved out of range.
Matus thows a leg kick but Quin checks it
and Quin counters with a stiff right hand.
Quin moves out of range as Matus throws a body kick.
Matus misses with a looping left.#T2#
Quin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matus misses with a hook. Quin ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matus misses with a right hand
and Quin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Quin lands with a hook. Matus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Quin looks to land a left hand but Matus moved out of range nicely.
Quin misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Matus. Beautiful body shot.
Matus motions for Quin to come forward. Matus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Quin misses with a lunging right hand
and Matus counters with an inside leg kick.
Matus tries to score with a low kick but Quin moves his leg out of the way.
Quin takes a swing at Matus's ribcage but misses.
Matus throws a lazy body kick
and Quin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Quin misses.
Matus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Quin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quin.
Quin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Quin.
Matus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Quin is out of range.
Quin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Quin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matus.
Quin checks a leg kick.
Quin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quin missing with a left hand there. Matus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quin misses with a wild combination.
Quin throws a good cross that connects.
Matus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Quin to score with a decent uppercut.
Matus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Quin.#T4#
Matus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quin moves out of range of the strikes.
Matus misses with an uppercut.
Quin misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matus throws an overhand right that lands on Quin's shoulder, as Quin tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Quin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matus is looking to score with low kicks.
Matus misses with a low kick.
Matus throws a leg kick that misses.
Quin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Matus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matus throws a series of punches but Quin avoids them all with ease.
Quin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.
Quin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Quin lands a jab to the head.
Matus misses with an uppercut.
Matus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Quin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Quin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matus throws out the jab.
Matus throws a leg kick but Quin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Quin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Quin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Quin.
Quin slips a straight right by Matus.
Jab, jab by Quin - just one landing.
Quin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matus in his tracks.
Quin connects with a crisp jab.
Quin lands a jab to the nose.
Quin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matus misses with an uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matus.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Quin.
Matus moves forwards but Quin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quin misses the body punch
and Matus counters with a good low kick that Quin was not able to check.
Matus lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Quin lands with a good body shot.
Quin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Quin.
A swing and a miss from Quin.
Quin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matus throws a solid leg kick but Quin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matus.
Quin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Quin lands a jab to the head.
Quin misses the shot to the body.
Quin throws a lazy uppercut
and Matus counters with a nice uppercut.
Matus throws a push kick but Quin slaps the foot to one side.
Matus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Quin lands a body shot.
Matus scores with a jab to the head.
Quin connects with a nice looking jab.
Matus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Quin checks a low kick from Matus.
Quin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matus counters with a series of strikes. Quin will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quin misses with a straight right.
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quin.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Matus might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Quin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matus.
Quin looks to land a left hand but Matus moved out of range nicely.
Matus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Quin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matus slips under a jab from Quin.
Quin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Quin just misses with a punch to the body.
Quin ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Quin throws a right hand that Matus ducks under and follows up with a left that Matus also avoids with ease.
Quin blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Quin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matus throws a looping overhand right but Quin ducks down to avoid it.
Quin takes a swing at Matus's ribcage but misses.
Quin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matus manages to avoid it.#T3#
Matus misses with a looping left.
Matus throws a looping overhand right but Quin ducks down to avoid it.
Matus scores with a leg kick.
Quin scores with a jab to the body.
Matus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matus works the jab nicely.
Matus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Quin. That did some damage!
Quin lands an overhand right.
Quin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quin misses with a hook. Matus ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quin.
A little jabbing left from Quin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Quin.#T4#
Matus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quin throws a hook to the side of Matus's head but Matus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matus misses with an uppercut.
Quin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Quin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
Jab, jab by Quin - just one landing.
Matus blocks a jab.
Quin punishes Matus's body with a nice straight punch.
Quin throws a lazy uppercut
and Matus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Matus misses.
Quin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Quin connects with a single shot there.
Matus moves out of range as Quin strikes.
Jab from Quin.
Matus moves out of range as Quin strikes.
Nice defenses there by Matus.
Matus looks to land a right hand but Quin moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Quin 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!#R3#
Quin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matus manages to avoid it.
Matus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matus staying out of range there.
Quin looks to land a left hand but Matus moved out of range nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Quin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Quin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Quin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matus.
Matus avoids the body shot from Quin.
Matus is looking to land body kicks.
Matus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Quin! But no joy.
Quin lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Quin will feel that in the morning.
Quin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matus scores with a nice right hand.
Matus fakes the leg kick and cracks Quin in the body.
Quin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matus. #T1#
Quin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matus manages to avoid it.
Matus throws a head kick but Quin moves out of range.
Matus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Quin lands the left hand.
Quin throws a body shot but no joy.
Matus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Quin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Quin.
Matus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Quin throws out a counter right but Matus avoids it with no problem.
Quin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Quin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matus misses with a hook. Quin ducked under it nicely.
Quin lands a nice shot that snaps Matus's head back.
Quin moves out of range as Matus throws a body kick.
Matus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Quin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Quin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Quin avoids a kick to the body.
Quin ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Matus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matus throws a leg kick but Quin checks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matus throws a front kick that sends Quin stumbling back into the cage.
Quin throws a hook but Matus blocks it.
Matus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Quin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Quin misses with an uppercut.
Quin just misses with a punch to the body.
Quin jabs Matus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matus misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matus.
Quin throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Quin misses the shot to the body.
Matus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quin.
Matus misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matus.
Quin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Quin scores with a jab to the body.
Quin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Quin misses with a looping left.
It looked like Matus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Quin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matus wants to land a leg kick but Quin is out of range.
Quin dips to his left and cracks Matus with an uppercut!
Quin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quin looks to land a left hand but Matus moved out of range nicely.
Matus jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T4#
Quin misses with a lunging right hand
and Quin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matus throws a poor cross that misses
and Quin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matus throws a big shot that misses.
Matus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quin.
Matus misses with a body punch
and Quin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Quin momentarily.
A low kick from Matus is predictable there
enabling Quin to counter with a crisp jab.
Quin lands a really nice looking cross but Matus seems unphased.
Quin scores with a hook to the body. Matus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matus avoids the body shot from Quin.
Quin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
Quin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matus throws a shot from downtown. Quin moves away and avoids it.
Matus staying out of range there.
Quin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Quin really 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.#R4#
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quin.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Quin tries a low kick but Matus avoids it.
Matus misses with a looping left.
Matus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matus throws a hook but Quin blocks it.
Matus throws a shot from downtown. Quin moves away and avoids it.
Quin tests Matus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Quin blocks a jab.
Matus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Quin under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
Matus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quin.
Matus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Quin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Matus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quin.
Quin missing with a left hand there. Matus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quin throws a right hand that misses
and Matus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy left from Quin finds it's target.
Quin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Quin.
Matus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Quin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matus looks to throw a body kick
and Quin counters with a nice uppercut.
Quin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Quin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Quin scores with a nice strike.
A leg kick checked by Quin.
Quin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Matus moves out of range of the strikes.
Matus defending well as Quin loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
Matus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Quin misses with a looping right.
Quin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matus on the side of the head.
Matus moves out of range of the strikes.
Quin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Quin works Matus's body with a nice hook.
Quin jabs at Matus's body.
Matus slips a jab from Quin.
Quin tries to move into range but Matus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Quin looks to land a right hand but Matus moved out of range.
Matus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matus looks to score with a jab to the body but Quin is just out of range.
Matus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice defenses there by Matus.#T3#
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Matus misses
enabling Quin to counter with a crisp jab.
Quin throws a right hand that Matus ducks under and follows up with a left that Matus also avoids with ease.
Matus half committed to a counter leg kick.
Matus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Quin! But no joy.
A jab from Matus does it's job there.
Matus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matus slips under a jab from Quin.
Quin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matus.
Matus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Quin misses with a lunging right hand
and Quin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matus throws a low kick, looking for Quin's leg but Quin calmly moves out of range.
Quin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matus.
Quin misses with a looping right.#T4#
Matus misses with a body kick.
Quin misses with a wild body shot.
Matus slips a straight right by Quin.
Matus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Quin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Quin misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Matus misses the target.
Matus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Quin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quin misses with a looping right.
Matus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Matus.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Quin.
James Quin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy left from Matus finds it's target.
Quin misses with a looping right.
Matus lands a jab to the nose.
Quin throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but James Quin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Matus throws a shot from downtown. Quin moves away and avoids it.
Quin throws an off balance right hand
enabling Matus to counter with a crisp jab.
Quin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Quin throws a body shot but no joy.
Quin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matus under the eye.
Matus lands a front kick.
Matus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from Quin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Quin misses with a looping right.
Quin misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matus to score with a decent uppercut.
A big left from Quin misses.
Matus scores with the left hand. Quin knows he should have avoided that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matus throws a wild body kick that Quin sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Quin! But no joy.#T1#
Matus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Quin is able to avoid easily.
Quin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matus.
Quin connects with an inside leg kick.
Quin takes a swing at Matus's ribcage but misses.
Quin cracks Matus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Quin lands with a nice body punch.
Matus throws a leg kick but Quin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Quin lands a nice shot to the body.
Quin lands a jab to Matus's midsection.
Quin throws a body shot but no joy.
Quin throws an off balance right hand
and Matus counters with a leg kick.
Matus misses with an uppercut.
Matus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Quin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Quin throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Quin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quin misses with a looping left.
Matus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quin moves out of range as Matus throws a body kick.
Quin avoids a kick to the body.
Quin takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matus with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Matus misses its intended target.
Quin misses with a wild body shot.
Matus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matus scores with a nice head shot.
Quin connects with a right hand. Matus shakes it off.
Quin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matus misses with a leg kick
and Quin counters with a nice uppercut.
James Quin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Quin digs a good hook to Matus's body.
Quin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matus moves out of range as Quin strikes.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quin.
Nice uppercut there from Matus.
Quin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Don Juan Matus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matus tried to counter with a leg kick but Quin avoided it.
Quin misses with a left hand
letting Matus counter with a right hand.
Matus dodges the punch combination from Quin.
Quin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Quin there.#T4#
Matus lands a jab to Quin's midsection.
Matus lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Quin catches Matus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matus motions for Quin to come forward. Matus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Quin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matus throws a push kick but Quin slaps the foot to one side.
Matus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Quin cracks a nice hook into Matus's ribs.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Quin.
Quin throws a hook to the side of Matus's head but Matus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Matus. That snapped Quin's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Quin.
Well Quin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:49
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Quin! James Quin retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking James Quin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PF23 Tiotio v Nti
Date: Jun 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Matus misses.
A swing and a miss from Matus.
Moru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matus.
Moru tries to counter with a clinch but Matus shakes him off and moves away.
Moru thumps Matus with a low kick.
Don Juan Matus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matus throws a lazy right hand but Moru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matus throws a hook but Moru avoids it easily.
Matus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moru's sensitive parts.
Moru is looking to score with low kicks.
Matus cracks Moru with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Moru decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Moru thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matus's head.
Matus tries to roll over but Moru keeps him under control.
My spies in The Coffee Shop inform me that Moru has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Moru is keen to just control but Matus is a slippery customer.#T1#
Moru prevents Matus from improving his position.
Moru works his way into full mount!
Matus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matus bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Matus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Moru managing to control the position.
Moru can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Matus controls the pace.#SUB2#
Moru is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matus stays in close to Moru's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Moru has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Matus is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Moru.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Moru wants to control but Matus postures up.
Moru is looking to reverse the position.
Moru keeps trying to improve his position.
Moru being controlled for a moment.
Moru struggling a bit here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Moru being controlled for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Matus continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moru thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Juan Matus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Matus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moru's hands.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Moru.
Moru misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Moru taking a breather here.
Moru trying to control the position but Matus is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Moru stalls from top position.#T1#
Moru's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Matus manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Matus wants to free his trapped foot but Moru is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Moru wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Moru works his way to full guard. Good work.
Matus trying to control but Moru is working from the bottom.
Moru is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Moru thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moru sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ma Moru has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moru is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Matus is refusing to be controlled, as Moru sits in half guard.
Moru is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Moru throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Moru avoids the attempt from Matus to control.
Moru controlling the position easily from mount.
Matus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moru avoids the attempt from Matus to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru 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#
Moru buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moru shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moru moves out of range of the strikes.
Matus cracks Moru with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moru.
Moru jabs at Matus's body.
Moru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus avoids the body shot from Moru.
Matus misses with a right hand
and Moru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matus cracks Moru with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Matus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Moru takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good standup being displayed there by Matus as he connects with a hook.
Don Juan Matus is winning the standup battle so far.
Moru lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matus manages to avoid it.
Matus throwing a counter right hand but Moru manages to avoid it.
Moru bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matus's head backwards.
Don Juan Matus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matus throws a lazy right hand but Moru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matus throws the left hand but Moru avoids the punch easily.
Moru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Moru. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matus looks to score with a jab to the body but Moru is just out of range.
Moru catches Matus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Moru jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus throws a combination that misses
and Matus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moru moves out of range of the strikes.
Matus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice jab there from Matus.
Moru tries to land a front kick but Matus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Moru lands a head shot.
Matus with a nice calf kick.
Moru avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moru scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Moru dips to his left and cracks Matus with an uppercut!
Matus throws a lazy uppercut
and Moru counters with a stiff right hand.
Matus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moru on the side of the head.
Matus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moru defending well as Matus loads up on a big left hand.
Moru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matus throws out the jab.
Matus misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Moru counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moru.
Matus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Moru up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Moru with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moru stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Moru leaning against his opponent.
Moru continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Matus prevents the takedown attempt.
Moru stalling in the clinch but Matus improves position.
Matus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moru prevents a body shot from Matus.
Moru lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Matus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matus.
Moru blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moru! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matus misses with an uppercut.
Matus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matus misses with a hook.
Matus throws a lazy right hand but Moru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

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 Don Juan Matus.
I think Matus 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Don Juan Matus!
Don Juan Matus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PF14 Bundy v Murhapuro
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Doctore throws a head kick that misses.
Matus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matus works the jab nicely.
Matus misses with a straight left.
Matus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doctore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Doctore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matus.
That kick from Matus tenderised Doctore's leg. Doctore is trying to keep his angry face on.
Doctore throws a sloppy body shot
letting Matus counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus throws a lazy uppercut
and Doctore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matus scores with a jab to the head.
Doctore throws an off balance right hand
and Matus counters with a straight right hand.
Matus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doctore misses with a hook
and Doctore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Matus thows a leg kick but Doctore checks it
enabling Doctore to counter with a crisp jab.
Doctore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
Matus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Doctore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big left from Matus misses.
Matus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doctore swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Matus lands with a straight right. Doctore didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Doctore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matus.
Doctore has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Doctore on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matus scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Matus does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doctore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matus misses with a head kick.
Doctore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matus misses the jab.
Doctore gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Doctore slips under a jab from Matus.
Doctore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.
Doctore thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Matus misses the target.
Doctore on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Doctore throws a body punch but Matus moves out of range.
Matus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matus misses with a looping left.
Matus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Doctores jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good exchange - Matus coming out on top.
Doctore ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
A counter left hand to the body from Doctore misses its target.
Matus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matus throws a looping overhand right but Doctore ducks down to avoid it.
Doctore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doctore misses with a body shot.
Matus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Matus lands a jab to Doctore's midsection.
Matus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Doctore on the side of the head.
Matus tries to work over Doctore's front leg with a kick but Doctore checks it.
Matus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Doctore had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Matus. Beautiful body shot.
Matus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Doctore on the side of the head.
Don Juan Matus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doctore blocks a low kick nicely.
Doctore was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Doctore ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Matus throws an off balance right hand
and Doctore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good exchange - Matus coming out on top.
Matus scores with the left hand. Doctore knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Juan Matus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Matus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matus scores with a nice strike.
Doctore on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matus scores with a decent looking hook.
Matus missing with a left hand there. Doctore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matus is looking to score with low kicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Doctore misses its target.
Matus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Doctore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Matus.
Nice body punch from Matus. #T1#
Doctore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matus scores with a decent looking hook.
Doctore looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Doctore takes one to the chin there.
Matus scores with a hook.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doctore.
Doctore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matus lands with a straight right. Doctore didn't see that one coming.
Matus throws a leg kick that misses.
Matus lands the left hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Doctore might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Matus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Doctore counters with a right hand to the body.
Doctore blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Matus connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Doctore. Doctore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Doctore thinks about countering with a body kick.
Doctore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matus throws a chopping leg kick but Doctore manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Doctore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Doctore is looking to wear down Matus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Matus circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick from Matus misses.
Matus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Doctore.
Matus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matus thinks about the counter body kick.
Matus misses with a left hand
and Doctore counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Matus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Doctore checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matus lands a body shot.
Matus lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Doctore backs up against the cage.
Matus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Doctore misses.
Matus moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Matus cracks Doctore with a good jab.
Doctore takes a swing at Matus's ribcage but misses.
Matus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matus lands an overhand right.
Matus lands a nice shot that snaps Doctore's head back. #T4#
Matus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doctore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matus digs a good body shot into Doctore's ribs.
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doctore throws out the jab.
Matus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doctore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Doctore on the side of the head.
Doctore throws out a loose jab but Matus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doctore lands a nice hook to Matus's body. Matus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Matus as he connects with a hook.
Matus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Doctore checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doctore throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Juan Matus 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#
Matus motions for Doctore to come forward. Matus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doctore appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matus misses with a left hand
and Doctore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matus thumps Doctore with a low kick.
Matus throws the left hand but Doctore avoids the punch easily.
Matus misses the jab.
Matus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matus misses with an uppercut. Doctore saw that one coming.
It looked like Doctore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Matus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doctore. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doctore takes one on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Doctore 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Doctore is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Matus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doctore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matus wants to slow Doctore down by chopping away at his legs.
Matus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Doctore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matus thinking.
Matus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Doctore's head backwards.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Doctore crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matus - the referee stops the clock and Doctore gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matus. Doctore manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Doctore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matus.
Doctore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matus.
Matus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Doctore's hands.
Matus with a nice calf kick.
Matus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Matus. That's going to slow Doctore down.
Nice straight punches there by Matus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matus scores with a hook to the body. Doctore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Doctore counters with a nice uppercut.
Oenomaus Doctore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matus throws a leg kick
and Doctore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doctore blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Doctore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matus works the jab nicely.
Matus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Doctore to counter with a crisp jab.
Matus cracks Doctore with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doctore was well out of range. Poor timing from Matus.#T3#
Doctore tries to move into range but Matus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Doctore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Matus misses.
Matus misses with a right hand
and Doctore counters with a right hand to the body.
Doctore defending well as Matus loads up on a big left hand.
Matus connects with a right hand. Doctore shakes it off.
Matus connects with a nice looking jab.
Matus scores with a jab to the head.
Matus lands with an uppercut that bounces Doctore off the cage and back into range.
Matus throws a poor cross that misses
and Doctore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Don Juan Matus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Matus misses with a left hand
and Doctore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matus throws a series of punches but Doctore moves out of range.
Doctore looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Matus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Doctore. That did some damage!
Doctore misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Doctore. Those never looked like landing.
A clash of legs there as Doctore blocks the low kick.
Doctore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Doctore lunges at Matus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matus's hand.
Matus throws an overhand right that lands on Doctore's shoulder, as Doctore tries to avoid the shot.
Matus misses with a combination
and Doctore counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Juan Matus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matus 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Juan Matus!
After winning the bout, Don Juan Matus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PF6 McStafferson v Menezes
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Brain. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Brain clinches up against the cage.
Brain misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brain.
Matus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Matus digs a right hand into Brain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brain's gas tank.
Matus tries to work over Brain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Matus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus throws a jab but it's blocked by Brain.
Matus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brain tries to bum rush Matus with a series of wild strikes but Matus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brain throws out the jab.
Brain blocks a leg kick.
Matus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Altair Brain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brain ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Brain is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Matus.
The fighters circling - Brain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Matus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brain lands a head kick. Matus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Matus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brain wants to clinch
and Matus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brain misses with a double jab
and Matus counters with a body kick that stops Brain in his tracks momentarily.
Jab from Brain.
Brain takes one to the side of the head.
Brain throws a hook to the side of Matus's head but Matus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brain throws a leg kick
and Matus counters with a leg kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brain tries to clinch there but Matus circles away.
A cross from Brain lands.
Brain is looking to clinch but Matus is avoiding it.
Matus avoids the head kick by Brain.
Brain backing away here, and Matus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matus slips a jab and a cross from Brain.
Brain connects with a leg kick. Matus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Matus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matus lands a high kick!
A punch combination from Brain misses.
Brain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matus throws a hook but Brain avoids it easily.
It looked like Brain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brain misses with a double jab
and Brain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brain lands a two punch combo.
Brain takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T3#
Brain ducks right into an uppercut from Matus. #CL#
Brain pushes Matus up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Matus.
Matus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brain's elbow.
Brain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Matus up against the cage.
Brain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brain lands a shot to the body.
Brain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brain has a couple of punches blocked by Matus.
A right handed body shot lands from Matus.
Matus trying to land knees to the body.
Matus trying to land knees to the body.
Matus digs a right hand into Brain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brain's gas tank. #BC2#
Matus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brain.
Brain tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Matus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matus loads up on a big right hand but Brain slips the punch.#T4#
Brain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brain thuds his shin into the meat of Matus's side.
Brain on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Brain moves into the clinch.
Matus can't find room to land a body shot as Brain controls the action.
Matus landing knees to the body.
Matus goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Matus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Brain has Matus up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brain.
Brain misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brain scores with a hook to the body.
Matus takes a shot to the head.
Matus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Matus blocks a body shot from Brain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Brain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brain throws a head kick that misses.
Brain slips under a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brain lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matus misses with a head kick.
Brain seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Matus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brain throws a combination that misses
and Matus counters with a stiff right hand.
Matus throws a leg kick but Brain checks it.
Brain throws a body punch but Matus moves out of range.
Brain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matus can pounce on him.
Matus looks to land a left hand but Brain moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Brain moves into the clinch.
Brain misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Matus - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Matus looking to stall.
Matus doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Matus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Matus lands a body punch.
Brain misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Matus.
Matus is working Brain over against the cage.
Matus blocks an elbow strike from Brain.
Matus lands a body shot.
Matus blocks an elbow strike from Brain.
A short uppercut from Matus.
Brain is trying to stall.
Matus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brain avoiding damage as Matus throws knees to the body.
Brain taking a breather.#BC2#
Matus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matus blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Brain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brain moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMatus.
Nice defenses there by Matus.
Matus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brain wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus misses with a straight right.
Brain misses with a double jab.
Matus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matus moves out of range as Brain strikes.
Matus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Matus looks to land a left hand but Brain moved out of range nicely.
Brain tries to clinch up but Matus circles away and keeps his distance.
Brain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matus blocks a head kick by Brain.
Matus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matus throws a low kick but Brain moves out of range easily.
Brain went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Brain throws a combination that misses
and Brain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brain moves to clinch but Matus breaks away
and Matus counters with a leg kick.
Brain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brain thuds a left hand into Matus's body.
Brain throws a series of punches but Matus avoids them all with ease.
Matus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brain moves out of range as Matus strikes.
As Matus looks to move away, Brain throws a big counter combo but Matus just gets out of the way.
Brain misses with a low kick.
Brain ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Matus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brain throws a series of punches but Matus avoids them all with ease.
Matus is looking for the big counter here.
Matus throws a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matus, as that shot connected. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matus misses the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Matus blocks the leg kick.
Matus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Matus slips a jab and a cross from Brain.
Matus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brain momentarily.
Matus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Don Juan Matus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matus misses with a few strikes there.
Matus avoids the head kick by Brain.
Altair Brain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brain ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Brain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matus lands a leg kick that knocks Brain off balance momentarily.
Matus slips a jab and a cross from Brain.
Brain throws a jab but it's blocked by Matus.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matus! But no joy.
Brain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
Brain wants to clinch up but Matus keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Matus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Juan Matus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Matus throws a series of punches but Brain avoids them all with ease.
Brain tries to clinch up.
Matus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brain doesn't seem bothered though.
Brain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Brain. Those never looked like landing.
Matus flicks out a counter leg kick but Brain steps away.
Brain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brain tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Matus manages to circle out of the way.
Brain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matus cracks Brain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brain slips a straight right by Matus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brain doesn't seem bothered though.
Matus connects with a leg kick. Brain looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.#T1#
Matus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brain tries to clinch up but Matus circles away and keeps his distance.
Brain slips a jab from Matus.
Brain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Brain.
Matus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brain.
Brain pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matus is out of range and Brain settles back down.
Matus swats away the attempt to clinch by Brain.
Matus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brain misses with a double jab
enabling Matus to counter with a crisp jab.
Brain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matus throws an overhand right that lands on Brain's shoulder, as Brain tries to avoid the shot.
Brain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brain lands a jab-cross combination.
Brain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matus circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Brain wants to clinch
and Matus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matus checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brain tries to move into range but Matus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matus cracks Brain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Matus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matus.#ROC2#
Brain is rocked!
Brain throws a right and a left that Matus avoids nicely.
Brain tried to score with a low kick but Matus checks it.
Matus blocks a head kick by Brain.
Brain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matus. Matus obviously looking to wear him down.
Brain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brain fails to land with a series of punches.
Matus lands a glancing blow to the side of Brain's head.#T3#
Brain tries to move into range but Matus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh Brain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brain back to the cage. Matus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matus.
Matus pounces like a tiger and cracks Brain with a vicious hook! Brain is down but not out! Matus follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Don Juan Matus!
Our winner, Don Juan Matus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Altair Brain spoke after the fight, saying 'It happenes sometimes, but I thought I was better today. Sometimes you lose like this.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2020

#R1#
Matus lands a nice shot to the body.
Matus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Matus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Matus has cracked Souza with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Matus lands another huge swinging hook and Souza tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Souza, before Matus can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Don Juan Matus!
After winning the bout, Don Juan Matus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Matus throws the left hand but Amrani avoids the punch easily.
Amrani throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matus.
Matus lands a jab.
Amrani misses with an uppercut. Matus saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've been told by Amrani's head coaches at UnderGround Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Amrani on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Matus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Amrani's head backwards.
Matus throws a body punch but Amrani moves out of range.
Amrani swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Amrani scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matus doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matus throws a leg kick but Amrani sees it coming and moves out of range.
Amrani misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amrani takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Don Juan Matus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Matus catches Amrani with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#
Amrani is rocked!
Matus lands a slapping body shot.
Matus looks to land a body kick but Amrani moved away.
Matus is looking to chop away at Amrani's legs.
Amrani is looking to counter punch.
Amrani takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oh Amrani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Amrani.
Amrani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matus.
Matus drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Amrani right on the button. Amrani goes down! Matus follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Matus gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Juan Matus!
Don Juan Matus thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2020

#R1#
Amrani misses with a straight left.
Don Juan Matus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amrani throws a jab when Matus was well out of range.
Matus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amrani.
Matus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Amrani lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Amrani slips a jab from Matus.
Matus swings widly with a right hand
and Amrani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matus slips under a jab.
Matus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at UnderGround Specialist Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Matus thuds a left hand into Amrani's body.
Amrani lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matus circles away quickly and effectively.
Matus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amrani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matus looks to land a left hand but Amrani moved out of range nicely.
Amrani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus cracks Amrani with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amrani misses with an uppercut. Matus saw that one coming.
Matus looks to land a body kick but Amrani moved away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amrani takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Matus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Amrani gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matus.
Matus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#
It looks like Mo Amrani has been cut.
Amrani walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matus.
Matus misses with a straight right.
Amrani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amrani misses with a right hand
letting Matus counter with a right hand.
Matus misses with a body kick.
Matus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Amrani connects with a nice looking jab.
Amrani slips under a jab.
Matus digs a good body shot into Amrani's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matus misses the shot to the body.
Amrani looks to throw the jab but Matus is out of range.
Amrani might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Amrani misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Amrani falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Matus to counter with a crisp jab.
Amrani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matus.
Matus scores with a kick to the body.
Amrani throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Matus counter with a right hand.
Amrani lands a nice shot that snaps Matus's head back.
Matus lands a glancing blow to the side of Amrani's head.#ROC#
Amrani is rocked!
Amrani leaves his chin hanging out and Matus seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Amrani crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Don Juan Matus!
An out of breath Don Juan Matus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PFC 149 Grabber vs Tuala 2
Date: Jan 05, 2020

#R1#
Matus scores with a nice head shot.
Matus misses with a hook.
Da Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Da Silva scores with a hook to the body. Matus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Matus is just out of range.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matus manages to avoid it.
Matus misses with an uppercut.
Da Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Da Silva scores with a nice head shot.
Matus throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Matus misses with a hook.
Matus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matus tries to land a front kick but Da Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matus throws a hook but Da Silva avoids it easily.
Matus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Da Silva.
Matus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Matus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Matus. #T1#
Da Silva scores with a hook to the body. Matus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matus throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
It looked like Da Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Da Silva slips under a jab.
Don Juan Matus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Da Silva misses with a straight right.
Matus lands a nice shot to the body.
Matus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Da Silva scores with a hook to the body. Matus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matus misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Matus tries to close the distance and clinch but Da Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Da Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Silva.
A shot to the liver by Matus. Beautiful body shot.
Da Silva is looking to wear down Matus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Matus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matus takes one on the button.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
As Matus backs away, Da Silva returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Matus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Silva.
Da Silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matus's head backwards.#T2#
Matus walks into a jab.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Da Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Da Silva, right into the meat.
Da Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matus loads up on a big right hand but Da Silva slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matus. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Da Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Matus's head.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Da Silva misses the shot to the body.
Matus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Da Silva jabs at Matus's body.
Matus misses with a low kick as Da Silva jumps back.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Da Silva lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matus lands with a cross.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Matus tries to sprawl out of it but Da Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matus misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Da Silva dips to his left and cracks Matus with an uppercut!
A big left from Matus misses.
Matus throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Matus just misses with a punch to the body.
Matus misses the shot to the body.
Matus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Da Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Matus lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva scores with a jab.
A jab lands there for Da Silva.
Matus tries a head kick but it misses.
Matus avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
Matus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
Matus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, jab by Matus - just one landing.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Matus.
Matus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Da Silva on the side of the head.
Da Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Matus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Da Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Don Juan Matus 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.
#R2#
Matus misses with a straight right.
Matus misses with a looping right.
Da Silva feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
Matus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Da Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.
Matus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matus throws a looping overhand right but Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Don Juan Matus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matus throws an off balance right hand
and Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matus looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Da Silva catches Matus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Da Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matus lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matus avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
Matus misses with a straight left.
Matus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Da Silva lands a body shot.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Da Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Matus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Da Silva throws a good cross that connects.
Matus lands the left hand.
Matus digs a good hook to Da Silva's body.
Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matus avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
Matus leaves Da Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Da Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Da Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Da Silva.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matus connects with a single shot there.
Matus jabs Da Silva right on the nose. Da Silva blinks but takes it well.
Da Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Da Silva cracks Matus with a good jab.
Matus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matus manages to avoid it.
Matus throws a hook but Da Silva avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Matus misses its intended target.
Da Silva looks to throw the jab but Matus is out of range.
Da Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Da Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Da Silva missing with a left hand there. Matus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Matus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Da Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Matus lands a glancing blow to the side of Da Silva's head.
Da Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Silva.
Matus throws a hook to the side of Da Silva's head but Da Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matus throws a looping overhand right but Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matus lands with an uppercut that bounces Da Silva off the cage and back into range.
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Matus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Da Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
Da Silva defending well as Matus loads up on a big left hand.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matus.
Da Silva throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Da Silva misses the target.
Matus misses with a body shot.
Da Silva misses with a body shot
and Matus counters with a good low kick that Da Silva was not able to check. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Da Silva momentarily.
Matus digs a good body shot into Da Silva's ribs.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
An inside leg kick from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva misses the jab.
Da Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Matus.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Da Silva. Matus shrugs it off though.
Matus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Da Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matus throws a push kick but Da Silva slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matus takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD#
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Matus napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Matus stops Da Silva from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that second round.
That's time! Da Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Matus throws a hook but Da Silva blocks it.
Matus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Da Silva coming out on top.
A good leg kick by Matus.
Matus looks to throw the jab but Da Silva is out of range.
Da Silva is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Donk. Da Silva catches Matus right on the button with a cross.
Matus sizes up Da Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matus throws a looping overhand right but Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Matus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Da Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Da Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matus looks to land a left hand but Da Silva moved out of range nicely.
Da Silva throws a head kick that half lands.
Da Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matus's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matus loads up on a big right hand but Da Silva slips the punch.
Da Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Da Silva tries to counter with a takedown but Matus is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Matus misses.
Da Silva lands with a kick to the ribs.
Da Silva throws a head kick that Matus semi-blocks.
Da Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Da Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matus.
Matus connects with a looping right hand.
Da Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matus manages to avoid it.
Da Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Da Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Da Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Da Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Da Silva. That snapped Matus's head back.
Da Silva walks into a straight right hand from Matus.#T2#
Da Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matus clobbers Da Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Da Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matus's calf.
A big left from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Da Silva misses with a straight right.
Matus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Da Silva. Beautiful body shot.
Matus lands a head shot.
Matus throws a shot from downtown. Da Silva moves away and avoids it.
Matus stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Silva. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matus circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Matus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matus lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot by Da Silva.
Matus swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Da Silva there.
Da Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Da Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Da Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Da Silva staying out of range there.
Good leg kick by Da Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Da Silva misses its target.
Da Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matus.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.#T4#
Matus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matus misses the shot to the body.
Matus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Da Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Da Silva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
Matus throws a shot from downtown. Da Silva moves away and avoids it.
Da Silva throws a shot to the body.
Matus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matus lands with an overhand left.
Matus throws a hook to the side of Da Silva's head but Da Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Da Silva scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Silva looks to throw the jab but Matus is out of range.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matus.
Matus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Da Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

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 Leonardo Da Silva.
Well Da Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportivité, into his post fight interview.

Event: PFC 141 Moors vs Wright
Date: Nov 29, 2019

#R1#
Snoats slips under a jab from Matus.
Snoats swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matus misses with a low kick.
Snoats scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matus in his tracks.
Snoats misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Matus misses.
Matus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Snoats's sensitive parts.
Nice uppercut lands for Snoats. That snapped Matus's head back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matus.
Snoats smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matus blocks a leg kick.
That kick from Snoats tenderised Matus's leg. Matus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snoats throws a looping overhand right but Matus ducks down to avoid it.
Matus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Snoats staying out of range there.
Nice cross by Snoats.
Matus jabs at Snoats's body.
A slow jab from Matus misses its intended target.
Matus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Snoats looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice straight punches there by Snoats. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Snoats.
Snoats tries to land a leg kick but Matus saw it coming and moves away.
Snoats throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Snoats takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matus misses with a left hand
and Snoats counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Snoats lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matus at a distance.
Snoats delivers a nice body kick.
Snoats fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matus loads up on a big right hand but Snoats slips the punch.
Snoats throws a hook but Matus blocks it.
Snoats lands a jab to Matus's midsection.
Snoats misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snoats swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snoats takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Snoats does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Snoats moves away from the strike by Matus.
Matus misses with a looping right.#T2#
Snoats lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Snoats staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Snoats on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good shot there by Snoats.
Matus lands a jab to the nose.
Snoats moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Snoats stuns Matus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matus throws a push kick but Snoats slaps the foot to one side.
Matus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snoats defending well as Matus loads up on a big left hand.
Snoats is looking to slow Matus down with leg kicks.
Snoats explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Snoats moves away from the strike by Matus.
Snoats loads up on a big right hand but Matus slips the punch.
Matus throws a poor cross that misses
and Snoats counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snoats throws a hook to the side of Matus's head but Matus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matus dodges the punch combination from Snoats. #T3#
Snoats throws a nice looking combination but Matus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Matus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snoats lands a nice hook to Matus's body. Matus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Matus.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snoats thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Snoats scores with the left hand. Matus knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snoats. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snoats throws out the jab.
Snoats misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matus counters with a straight right hand.
Matus connects with a body shot.
Snoats fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matus is out of range.
Snoats is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Snoats there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A swing and a miss from Matus.
Snoats scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snoats lands with a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snoats was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Snoats avoids the body shot from Matus.
Snoats staying out of range there.
Snoats connects with a leg kick. Matus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Snoats slips under a jab from Matus.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snoats manages to avoid it.
Matus connects with an inside leg kick.
A combination from Snoats does no damage.
Snoats throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Snoats is looking to land body kicks.
Snoats lands a glancing blow to the side of Matus's head.
Matus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Snoats counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snoats scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snoats slips a straight right by Matus.
Matus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snoats tries a quick counter leg kick but Matus is wise to it.
Matus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Snoats is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Snoats dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matus. That did some damage!
Matus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Snoats throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matus.
Matus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snoats.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Matus might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Snoats scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Snoats finds it's way through Matus's defenses.
Snoats delivers a nice body kick.
Matus's corner calls for a 1-2. Matus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Snoats tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Snoats misses
and Matus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good standup being displayed there by Matus as he connects with a hook.
Matus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Snoats throws a looping overhand right but Matus ducks down to avoid it.
Snoats swings for the body but Matus moves out of range.
Snoats stuns Matus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gale Snoats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Snoats lands with a kick to the ribs. #T1#
Matus loads up on a big right hand but Snoats slips the punch.
Snoats connects with a solid leg kick.
Snoats walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Snoats scores with a jab to the body.
Gale Snoats seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matus throws out a loose jab but Snoats uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snoats misses with a head kick.
Snoats works the jab nicely.
Snoats throws an overhand right that lands on Matus's shoulder, as Matus tries to avoid the shot.
Matus throws the left hand but Snoats avoids the punch easily.
Snoats throws a leg kick but Matus moved away.
Matus staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Snoats. That snapped Matus's head back.
Snoats uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matus.
Matus misses with a jab to the body
letting Snoats counter with a right hand.
Snoats has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snoats throws a series of punches but Matus moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snoats rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snoats lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matus at a distance.
Snoats avoids the body shot from Matus. #T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Snoats darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Snoats scores with a nice head shot.
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snoats.
A counter left hand to the body from Matus misses its target.
Matus looks to land a left hand but Snoats moved out of range nicely.
Snoats lands with a slapping head kick.
Matus misses with a body shot.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snoats moves away.
Good leg kick by Snoats there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matus scores with the left hand. Snoats knows he should have avoided that one.
Snoats missing with a left hand there. Matus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Matus misses the target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matus lands with a hook. Snoats tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Snoats lands a nice shot to the body.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy.
Snoats lands a nice shot that snaps Matus's head back.
Matus throws a big shot that misses.
Snoats looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Snoats fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snoats.
Matus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Snoats manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Snoats throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matus misses with a wild body shot.
Matus throws a big shot that misses.
Matus connects with a body shot that sends Snoats's belly button to the back.
Matus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snoats misses with a low kick.
Matus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Snoats moves away from the strike by Matus.
Matus staying out of range there.
Snoats scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matus. Snoats does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Snoats lands with a good body shot.
Matus misses the shot to the body.
Snoats scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Snoats.
A big left from Matus misses.
Matus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Snoats looks to land a body kick but Matus moved away.
Snoats defending well as Matus loads up on a big left hand.
Matus lands a glancing blow to the side of Snoats's head.
Snoats with a jab.
Snoats connects with a looping right hand.
Matus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Snoats.
Snoats connects with a solid leg kick.
Snoats scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Snoats throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matus throws a hook to the side of Snoats's head but Snoats sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snoats.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Snoats.
Good work by Matus as he checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Snoats.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Matus misses with a low kick.
Matus throws the left hand but Snoats avoids the punch easily.
Snoats connects with a solid leg kick.
Snoats dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matus. That did some damage!
Snoats throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matus checks a low kick from Snoats.
Snoats throws a chopping leg kick but Matus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matus misses with a body shot.
Matus throws out a loose jab but Snoats uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snoats keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Snoats misses.
Matus throws an overhand right that lands on Snoats's shoulder, as Snoats tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats throws a wild body kick that Matus sees coming a mile off.
Snoats misses with a body kick.
Snoats throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Snoats misses with a lunging right hand
and Snoats takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snoats.
Snoats looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Snoats throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Snoats bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Matus lunges at Snoats with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Snoats's hand.
Snoats lets loose with a powerful body kick. Matus will feel that in the morning.
Matus lunges at Snoats with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Snoats's hand.
Matus moves out of range as Snoats strikes.
Matus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snoats.
Matus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Donk. Snoats catches Matus right on the button with a cross.
Snoats is looking to chop away at Matus's legs.
Matus tries to score with a low kick but Snoats moves his leg out of the way.
Matus looks to land a left hand but Snoats moved out of range nicely.
Matus is looking to land body kicks.
Snoats moves out of range of the body kick.
Snoats fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Snoats throws a hook but Matus avoids it easily.
Snoats doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matus digs a good body shot into Snoats's ribs.
Snoats just misses with a punch to the body.
Matus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Snoats throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matus looks to land a left hand but Snoats moved out of range nicely.
Snoats lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Snoats looks to throw the jab but Matus is out of range.
Matus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Snoats looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snoats throws a sloppy body shot
and Matus counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Snoats does it's job there.
Snoats misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matus misses with a hook. Snoats ducked under it nicely.
Snoats looks to land a body kick but Matus moved away.
Matus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matus.
Matus checks a low kick from Snoats.#T3#
Snoats pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matus throws the left hand but Snoats avoids the punch easily.
Snoats throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matus checks a low kick from Snoats.
Snoats connects with a single shot there.
Matus with a jab.
Snoats misses with a body kick.
Snoats just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Matus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Don Juan Matus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gale Snoats is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Snoats swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matus digs a good hook to Snoats's body.
Snoats avoids the body shot from Matus.
Matus lands a nice shot to the body.
Matus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Snoats misses with a kick to the body
and Matus counters with a nice body shot.
Snoats ducks right into an uppercut from Matus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snoats fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Snoats throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snoats throws a low kick but Matus moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Snoats, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matus misses with a looping left.
Snoats tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Snoats.
Matus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Snoats. That one must have hurt.
Matus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snoats.
Snoats displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matus throws out the jab.
Matus looks to throw the jab but Snoats is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Snoats.
Nice straight punches there by Snoats. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Snoats.
Snoats bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snoats scores with a head kick.
Snoats dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snoats connects with an inside leg kick.
Snoats keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gale Snoats.
Well Snoats 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gale Snoats!
Gale Snoats decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2019

#R1#
Gaspar fails with the takedown
letting Matus counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Matus.
Gaspar dives in for a single leg takedown but Matus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gaspar shoots and misses
and Matus counters with a straight right hand.
Don Juan Matus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Gaspar.
Gaspar tries to clinch there but Matus circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Matus. That snapped Gaspar's head back.
Gaspar shoots for a double leg takedown but Matus sprawls well. He's pushed Gaspar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gaspar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gaspar.
Gaspar shoots in for a takedown but Matus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A lazy left from Matus finds it's target.
Matus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gaspar under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gaspar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gaspar dives in for a single leg takedown but Matus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gaspar shoots and misses
and Matus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1##CL#
Matus drives through and clinches with Gaspar against the cage.
Gaspar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matus smiles and moves away.
Matus scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Gaspar instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Matus as the two fighters clinch.
Matus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knees to the body from Matus.
Gaspar has a couple of punches blocked by Matus.
Matus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matus pushes Gaspar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gaspar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Matus leaning against his opponent.
Gaspar has a couple of punches blocked by Matus.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matus leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Gaspar jumps into guard, dragging Matus to the mat.
Matus content to stall in guard here.
Matus won't allow Gaspar to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matus is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Gaspar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Gaspar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Matus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gaspar wants to hit a switch here but Matus passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gaspar there!
Matus avoids the attempt from Gaspar to control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gaspar can't escape the position.
Gaspar wants to control but Matus is having none of it.
Gaspar working to try and regain half guard.
Gaspar wants to hold on but Matus pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gaspar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Juan Matus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Gaspar moves in looking to clinch but Matus pushes him off.
Gaspar tries to clinch
and Matus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gaspar shoots in for a takedown but Matus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Gaspar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaspar can do to turn this around?
Gaspar tries to pull guard but Matus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Matus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gaspar prevents a body shot from Matus.
Matus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gaspar backwards.
Matus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gaspar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Don Juan Matus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Gaspar.
Gaspar pushes off an throws an elbow but Matus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gaspar looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Matus.
A short left from Matus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaspar is trying to pull guard but Matus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gaspar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matus avoids it.#T1##BC#
Matus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matus scores with a decent looking hook.
Matus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gaspar on the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Matus. No joy for Gaspar on that attempt.
Matus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gaspar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matus counters with a nice body shot.
Matus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Don Juan Matus is winning the standup battle so far.
Gaspar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matus avoids it really well and circles away.
Gaspar is breathing heavily.
Matus scores with a shot to the body.
Gaspar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matus pinned against the cage. Matus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Gaspar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gaspar shoots and misses
and Matus counters with a good, hard body kick but Gaspar shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gaspar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matus as he avoids it easily.
Matus throws out a powerful jab.
Gaspar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matus digs a good body shot into Gaspar's ribs.
Gaspar takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Gaspar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matus, pushing him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Matus.
Matus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Matus.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matus.
Matus doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Matus stalling the fight.
Gaspar blocking some punches.
Gaspar tries to pull guard but Matus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gaspar tries to pull guard but Matus holds him up against the cage and eventually Gaspar drops back down to his feet.
Gaspar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Matus to keep the fight standing.
Matus lands a left hand.
Gaspar tries to pull guard but Matus won't allow it.
Gaspar wants to stall.
Gaspar takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Matus manages to break the clinch.
Matus lands a nice looking body shot.
Gaspar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gaspar shoots and misses
and Matus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gaspar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Matus cracks Gaspar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gaspar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gaspar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gaspar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matus lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Matus.#ROC#
Gaspar is rocked!
Gaspar fails with the takedown#CL#
and Matus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gaspar tries to pull guard but Matus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matus.
Matus digs a right hand underneath Gaspar's ribcage. Gaspar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matus.
Gaspar is still on wobbly legs! Can Matus finish him?
Gaspar struggles to land a body shot inside as Matus controls his hands.
Gaspar is trying to maintain a safe position but Matus gets an underhook and turns Gaspar into the cage.
Gaspar seems to have recovered his senses.
Gaspar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gaspar is trying to pull guard but Matus has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Juan Matus dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Matus gets a clinch. #BC#
Matus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gaspar needs to keep his hands up - Matus had a free shot at his head there.
Matus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gaspar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gaspar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gaspar with a poor takedown
and Matus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matus cracks a nice hook into Gaspar's ribs.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matus scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaspar looks for a takedown but Matus sprawls well.
Don Juan Matus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Gaspar.
Gaspar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gaspar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gaspar on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Gaspar dives in and grabs Matus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matus pushes down on Gaspar's head and hops out.
Matus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gaspar on the side of the head.
Matus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gaspar at a distance.
Matus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matus fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Gaspar to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Gaspar looks to clinch but Matus throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Gaspar taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Don Juan Matus!
After the big win, Don Juan Matus made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Clothing Co. and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: CEC 627
Date: Nov 14, 2018

#R1#
Partio misses with an uppercut.
Partio has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gangsterdamage in the buildup to the fight.
Partio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matus is out of range and Partio settles back down.
Partio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Partio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Partio avoids the body shot from Matus.
A little feinted left hand from Partio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Partio does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Partio punishes Matus's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Matus.
Jab by Matus.
Partio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Partio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matus's calf.
Partio cracks Matus with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Partio. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matus.
Matus throws the left hand but Partio avoids the punch easily.
Partio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matus.
Matus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Partio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Partio throws an off balance right hand
and Matus counters with a leg kick.
Partio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Partio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Partio is looking to land body kicks.
Matus throws out a loose jab but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vika Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partio cracks Matus with a good jab.
Matus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matus connects with the punch.
Matus moves out of range as Partio strikes.
Matus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Partio!
Partio checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Matus does it's job there.
Partio throws a sloppy head kick and Matus moves out of range easily.
Partio misses with a left hand
and Matus counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matus lands a glancing blow to the side of Partio's head.
Partio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Partio moves out of range of the body kick from Matus.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Matus.
Partio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Partio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matus misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Partio misses with a low kick as Matus jumps back.
Partio scores with a jab to the head.
Partio throws a lazy right hand but Matus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Partio on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Partio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Partio.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matus looks for the body kick but Partio saw that one coming.
Partio quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Partio lands a nice looking body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Partio as he connects with a hook.
Matus jabs Partio right on the nose. Partio blinks but takes it well.
Matus lands a head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Partio. That snapped Matus's head back.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Matus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Partio.
Partio throws a leg kick but Matus checks it.
Partio is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Partio throws a leg kick but Matus moved away.
Partio misses with the combination.
Matus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Partio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Partio slips under a jab.
Partio throwing a counter right hand but Matus manages to avoid it.#T3#
Matus lands a head kick. Partio smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Partio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matus.
Matus feints and then cracks Partio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Partio down.
Partio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matus throws a good cross that connects.
Matus tries to work over Partio's front leg with a kick but Partio checks it.
Matus throws a head kick but Partio moves out of range.
Matus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Partio misses the jab.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Matus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Matus connects with a leg kick. Partio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Partio pushes Matus away with a front kick.
Matus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matus throws a leg kick but Partio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Partio throws a head kick but Matus moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Partio missing with a left hand there. Matus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Partio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Partio jabs Matus right on the nose. Matus blinks but takes it well.
Partio tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matus is able to avoid easily.
Partio scores with a head kick. Matus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Matus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matus moves out of range of the strikes.
Partio throws a nice looking combination but Matus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matus. Partio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matus lands with a nice body punch.
Partio checks the leg kick.
Matus tries to land a leg kick but Partio saw it coming and moves away.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Partio moves out of range of the body kick from Matus.
Partio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matus walks into a straight right hand from Partio.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Partio connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice body punch from Partio.
Partio tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matus is able to avoid easily.
Matus throws a leg kick but Partio moved away.
Matus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Matus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vika Partio dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Partio misses the jab.
Partio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Partio throws a jab but it's blocked by Matus.
Matus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Matus misses the target.
A big left from Matus misses.
Partio scores with a hook to the body. Matus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matus throws a looping overhand right but Partio ducks down to avoid it.
Matus just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Partio checks a leg kick.
Matus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Partio misses.
Vika Partio is winning the standup battle so far.
Matus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Matus jabs Partio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus looks to land a left hand but Partio moved out of range nicely.
Partio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Partio can pounce on him.
Matus misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick lands from Partio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matus misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Partio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matus scores with a jab. Partio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matus.
Partio moves out of range of the strikes.
Partio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matus lands a jab.
Partio takes a kick to the side of the head.
Partio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matus to score with a decent uppercut.
Partio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partio throws a shot to the body.
Matus blocks a leg kick.
Matus wants to counter the offense by Partio and move into the clinch position.
Matus throws a sloppy head kick and Partio moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio is looking to slow Matus down with leg kicks.
Matus scores with a decent looking hook.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Partio lands with a slapping head kick.
Matus is looking to land body kicks.
Partio is looking to chop away at Matus's legs. #T2#
Matus scores with a punch to the head.
Matus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Partio missing with a left hand there. Matus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio throws a big shot that misses.
Partio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matus circles away quickly and effectively.
Matus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Partio lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Partio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matus swings for the body but Partio moves out of range.
Partio misses with a straight right.
Partio throws a body kick that misses.
Matus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Partio throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Matus clinches up with Partio and pushes him back against the cage.
Matus is trying to maintain a safe position but Partio gets an underhook and turns Matus into the cage.
Partio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Matus misses with a punch to the body.
Matus tries a body shot but Partio blocks it.
Partio works on Matus's body with a couple of short punches.
Matus misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Matus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Partio blocks the leg kick.
Partio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Partio throws a push kick but Matus slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matus! But no joy.
Partio lands a body shot.
Matus lands a head kick. Partio smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Partio tries a low kick but Matus avoids it.
Matus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matus checks a leg kick.
Partio misses with a straight right.
Matus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Partio lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Partio.#T4#
Partio misses with a straight left.
Partio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Partio tries a low kick but Matus avoids it.
Partio takes one to the side of the head.
Matus lands with a shot to the body.
Matus throws a head kick that misses.
Partio blocks a jab.
Partio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Partio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Partio.
Partio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Partio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Partio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Partio has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matus scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Juan Matus 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#
Matus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Matus.
Matus cracks Partio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matus scores with a decent looking hook.
Partio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matus takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
Partio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Partio.
Matus just misses with a punch to the body.
Partio throws a hook to the side of Matus's head but Matus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Partio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Partio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matus lands with a slapping head kick.
Matus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matus scores with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Partio. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matus misses with a hook.
It looked like Partio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Matus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A bone on bone clash there as Matus blocks the leg kick.
Partio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Partio connects with a single shot there.
A punch combination from Matus misses.
Matus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Partio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matus misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Partio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Partio misses.
Matus throws a low kick but Partio moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick from Matus.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Partio avoids the body shot from Matus.
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
Partio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Partio.
Partio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matus avoids the body shot from Partio.
Matus misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Matus misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Partio misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matus blocks the body kick. #T2#
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Partio throws a good cross that connects.
Matus moves away from the strike by Partio.
Matus slips under a jab from Partio.
Partio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matus misses with a body shot.
Partio swings for the body but Matus moves out of range.
Matus moves out of range as Partio strikes.
Matus cracks Partio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Matus rushes Partio and presses him up against the cage.
Partio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Partio.
Partio misses with the head strike. #BC#
Partio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Partio checks a low kick from Matus.
Matus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Matus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Partio.#T3#
Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Partio on the side of the head.
Partio misses with a hook
and Matus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Partio will feel that in the morning.
Partio throws a hook but Matus avoids it easily.
Matus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Partio checks a low kick from Matus.
Partio lands with a shot to the body.
Partio checks a leg kick.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
Partio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Partio throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Matus. That snapped Partio's head back.
Matus throws a wild body kick that Partio sees coming a mile off.
Matus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Partio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matus tries a low kick but Partio avoids it.#T4#
Matus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Partio.
Matus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Partio is out of range and Matus settles back down.
Matus throws a sloppy body shot
and Partio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Partio throws out a leg kick but Matus moves out of range and Partio only half commits.
Matus throws a hook but Partio blocks it.
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matus avoids the head kick by Partio.
Matus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matus throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Partio slips a jab from Matus.
Matus misses with a body shot.
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio lunges at Matus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matus's hand.
Matus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Partio on the side of the head.
Matus misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Partio misses the target.
Partio takes one to the chin there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Don Juan Matus.
Well Matus 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Juan Matus!
Don Juan Matus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 618
Date: Oct 03, 2018

#R1#
Brophy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brophy lunges at Matus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matus's hand.
Brophy misses with a hook. Matus ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Brophy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brophy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brophy was well out of range. Poor timing from Matus.
Brophy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matus tries to clinch there but Brophy circles away.
Matus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matus takes a swing at Brophy's ribcage but misses.
Brophy connects with a body shot that sends Matus's belly button to the back.
Brophy throws a front kick aimed at Matus's knee but Matus avoids it well.
Matus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brophy is able to avoid easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brophy throws a head kick that misses.
Matus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brophy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matus on the side of the head.
Brophy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matus.
Matus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brophy connects with an inside leg kick.
Matus walks into a straight right hand from Brophy.#T1#
A jab from Matus misses.
Matus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brophy counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Brophy moves into range and clinches up with Matus.
Brophy blocks an uppercut.
Brophy scores with a shot to the side of Matus's head.
Brophy lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matus.
Matus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Matus blocks a body shot from Brophy.
Brophy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Matus wants to stall.
Brophy throws a punch but it's blocked by Matus.
Matus digs a right hand underneath Brophy's ribcage. Brophy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matus misses with a punch to the body.
Brophy misses with a punch to the body.
Matus misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Brophy.
Matus tries a body shot but Brophy blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Matus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brophy backwards. #T2#
A bit of stalling here from Matus.
Brophy tries to throw a body punch but Matus avoids it by throwing Brophy back against the cage.
Matus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brophy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matus scores with a shot to the side of Brophy's head.
Brophy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brophy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matus working aggressively here.
Brophy swings wildly with an uppercut but Matus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brophy.
Matus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brophy pushes Matus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brophy working aggressively here.
Brophy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brophy presses Matus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brophy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matus blocks an uppercut.
Matus misses with a punch to the body.
Matus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brophy's elbow.
Brophy misses with a body punch. #T3#
Brophy has a couple of punches blocked by Matus.
Matus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matus misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Brophy on the inside.
Matus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brophy swings wildly with an uppercut but Matus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brophy misses with some punches.
Brophy misses with a punch on the inside.
Brophy misses with the head strike.
Matus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brophys head.
Matus throws a punch but it's blocked by Brophy.
Brophy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brophy lands an uppercut.
Brophy has a couple of punches blocked by Matus.
A short uppercut from Brophy.
Matus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Matus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brophy swings wildly with an uppercut but Matus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matus blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Brophy tries to throw a body punch but Matus avoids it by throwing Brophy back against the cage.
Brophy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brophy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brophy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Brophy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brophy.
A short right from Brophy on the inside.
Matus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brophy backwards.
Brophy digs a right hand underneath Matus's ribcage. Matus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brophy misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matus lands a knee to the head.
Brophy gets through Matus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brophy is working Matus over against the cage.
Brophy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matus scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brophy lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Brophy.
Brophy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brophy avoids a wild elbow strike from Matus.
Matus misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davie Brophy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Brophy connects with a jab.
Brophy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matus.
Matus moves away from the strike by Brophy.
Brophy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Brophy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brophy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brophy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brophy lands a nice uppercut.
Matus scores with a shoulder strike.
Brophy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brophy lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brophy.
Matus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brophy misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matus.
Matus misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brophy.
Matus has a couple of punches blocked by Brophy.
Matus scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matus misses with the head strike.
Brophy prevents a body shot from Matus.
Matus lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Brophy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brophy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Matus - that landed with a thud.
Brophy lands an uppercut.
Davie Brophy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brophy lands an uppercut.
Matus scores with a shoulder strike.
Brophy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brophy backwards. #BC#
Matus breaks from the clinch.
Brophy throws a lazy right hand but Matus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matus tries to clinch but Brophy is having none of it.
Brophy looks to land a left hand but Matus moved out of range nicely.
Matus defending well as Brophy loads up on a big left hand.
Matus throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Brophy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brophy takes a swing at Matus's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brophy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice defenses there by Matus.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Matus.
Matus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davie Brophy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brophy punishes Matus's body with a nice straight punch.
Matus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brophy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brophy throws out the jab.
Matus slips a jab and a cross from Brophy.
Matus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brophy walks into a straight right hand from Matus.
Brophy lands a jab to Matus's midsection.
Matus tries to clinch up but Brophy circles away and keeps his distance.
Brophy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matus misses with an uppercut.
Matus connects with a body shot that sends Brophy's belly button to the back.
Matus connects with a body shot.
Matus just misses with a punch to the body.
Matus blocks a jab.#T3#
Matus throws a sloppy body shot
and Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Matus misses
enabling Brophy to counter with a crisp jab.
Brophy misses with a leg kick
and Matus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matus needs to keep his hands up - Brophy had a free shot at his head there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Matus!
Matus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Matus is looking to wear down Brophy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brophy walks into a jab.
Matus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brophy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brophy throws a right hand that misses
and Matus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brophy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matus slips a straight right by Brophy.
As Brophy tries to get set, Matus tries to push him back and clinch up but Brophy manages to avoid the attempt.
Good work by Matus as he checks the leg kick.
Brophy scores with a jab to the head.
Matus throws a series of punches but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy scores with a hook.
Matus takes one to the chin there.
Brophy misses with a hook.#T4#
Matus scores with a nice strike.
Brophy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brophy's corner calls for a 1-2. Brophy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brophy throws a hook to the side of Matus's head but Matus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brophy lands a lovely overhand right.
Brophy scores with a sloppy right hand. Matus should have avoided that one.
Matus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Brophy misses.
Matus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matus.
Brophy with a hook.
Matus dips to his left and cracks Brophy with an uppercut!
Brophy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matus can pounce on him.
Matus throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matus slips a jab from Brophy.
Brophy throws an overhand right that lands on Matus's shoulder, as Matus tries to avoid the shot.
Brophy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brophy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That kick from Matus tenderised Brophy's leg. Brophy is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Davie Brophy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##CL2#
Brophy has Matus up against the cage in a clinch.
Matus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Matus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brophy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matus.
Matus throws a big shot that misses.
Matus thuds a left hand into Brophy's body.
Nice uppercut there from Brophy.
Matus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Brophy has managed to clinch.
Matus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brophy's elbow.
Brophy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matus works on Brophy's body with a couple of short punches.
Matus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matus lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brophy.
Matus lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brophy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matus misses with a knee strike.
Brophy misses with some punches. #T1#
Matus tries a knee to the head but Brophy blocks it.
Brophy gets through Matus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brophy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brophy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matus prevents a body shot from Brophy.
Brophy blocking some punches.
Matus blocking some punches.
Brophy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brophy takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#
It looks like Davie Brophy has been cut.
Matus misses with a punch to the body.
Brophy misses with the head strike.
Brophy lands with a right to the head.
Matus trying to land knees to the body.
Matus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brophy tries to work over Matus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brophy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Matus can't find room to land a body shot as Brophy controls the action.
Matus misses with some punches.
Brophy misses with the head strike.
Brophy misses with the head strike.
Matus missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Matus has a couple of punches blocked by Brophy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matus.
Matus tries a knee to the head but Brophy blocks it.
Brophy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Brophy fails to land.
Brophy scores with a shoulder strike.
Brophy misses with a body punch.
Matus throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brophy.
Matus tries to throw a body punch but Brophy avoids it by throwing Matus back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Matus.
Brophy scores with a shot to the side of Matus's head.
Don Juan Matus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brophy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brophy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brophy works on Matus's body with a couple of short punches.
Matus misses with a punch on the inside.
Matus has a couple of punches blocked by Brophy.
Brophy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Matus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brophy pushes Matus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brophy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matus or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Brophy.
Matus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brophy's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Matus fails to land.
Brophy has a couple of punches blocked by Matus.
Brophy working aggressively here.
Brophy has a couple of punches blocked by Matus.
Matus blocks an uppercut.
Brophy tries to throw a body punch but Matus avoids it by throwing Brophy back against the cage.
Brophy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matus misses with a punch to the body.
Brophy throws a punch but it's blocked by Matus. #BC#
Matus manages to break the clinch.
Brophy scoring well with a low kick there.
A big left from Brophy misses.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brophy.
Brophy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Matus misses with an uppercut. Brophy saw that one coming.
Matus throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brophy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed right hand from Matus misses the target.
Matus throws a shot from downtown. Brophy moves away and avoids it.
Matus throws a leg kick which misses Brophy's front leg but catches the back leg as Brophy tries to avoid it.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matus misses with a looping left.
Brophy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brophy is out of range and Matus settles back down.
Matus moves in looking to clinch but Brophy pushes him off.
Brophy lands with an uppercut that bounces Matus off the cage and back into range.
Brophy cracks the inside of Matus's front leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Brophy moves into the clinch.
Brophy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matus misses with the head strike.
Matus blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Davie Brophy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brophy 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davie Brophy!
Davie Brophy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CEC 611
Date: Aug 29, 2018

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Dall.
A big right from Dall misses.
A little jabbing left from Matus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dall shoots in but no luck this time.
Matus misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.
Dall avoids the body shot from Matus.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matus.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dall scores with a hook to the body. Matus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matus wants it to stay on the feet.
Dall throws a body punch but Matus moves out of range.
Dall takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Matus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slow jab from Dall misses its intended target.
Matus throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall attempts a counter takedown but Matus avoids it well and moves away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matus scores with a jab to the body.
Matus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dall throws a body kick that misses.
Don Juan Matus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Dall misses with a takedown attempt - Matus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vyrkyx Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Dall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dall.
Dall throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Dall misses with an uppercut
and Matus counters with a low kick, right behind Dall 's knee.
Matus misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Dall there.
A cross from Matus lands.
Matus moves out of range of the body kick from Dall.
Dall misses with a looping right.
Matus blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dall.
Matus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Dall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall is looking to stall here but Matus recovers full guard. #T2#
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dall stopping the sweep attempt from Matus.
Matus has control of Dall's left arm, preventing Dall from doing any damage.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Matus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matus throws a leg kick which misses Dall's front leg but catches the back leg as Dall tries to avoid it.
Matus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Matus misses.
Matus misses with a straight left.
Dall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matus doesn't seem bothered though.
Matus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dall.
A punch lands to the side of Dall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matus's sensitive parts.
Matus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dall lands a leg kick that knocks Matus off balance momentarily.
Dall slips a jab and a cross from Matus.
Matus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Dall misses. #T4#
Matus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall. #TD#
Dall changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Matus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall controls the position from side control.
Dall tries to move into full mount but can't pass Matus's legs.
Dall trying to control the action but Matus is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vyrkyx Dall will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Dall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Dall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Dall.
Dall drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matus sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Dall misses.
Dall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dall connects with a jab.
Vyrkyx Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
Dall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matus.
Vyrkyx Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dall does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dall lands with an uppercut that bounces Matus off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dall counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matus trying to hold on to Dall's head to control him but Dall postures up. #SUB#
Dall wants to work for an arm triangle but Matus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Dall wants to pass to mount but Matus is defending the position. #SUB#
Dall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dall wants to take a breather but Matus is having none of it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Dall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Dall is trying to work for a kimura but Matus is defending well.
Dall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matus has his hands clasped together around Dall's back. He's all about the action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Dall. Beautiful body shot.
Matus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dall's calf.
Matus slips under a jab from Dall.
Dall bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
An inside leg kick from Matus misses.
Dall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matus loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Dall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matus cracks Dall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dall takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Vyrkyx Dall has been cut.
Dall avoids the body shot from Matus.
Dall throws out a loose jab but Matus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall moves out of range of the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Dall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matus slips a jab from Dall.
Matus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dall to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Dall throws a solid leg kick but Matus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dall.
Matus wants to counter with a clinch but Dall pushes him away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matus. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall throws a chopping leg kick but Matus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jab, jab by Matus - just one landing.
Matus looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
Dall lands a nice shot that snaps Matus's head back.
Matus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dall is out of range and Matus settles back down.
Matus throws a head kick that misses.
Dall attempts a counter takedown but Matus avoids it well and moves away.
Dall slips a jab from Matus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dall throws a leg kick but Matus checks it.
Matus tries a quick counter leg kick but Dall is wise to it.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Matus as he connects with a hook.
Dall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dall connects with a right hand. Matus shakes it off.
Dall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vyrkyx Dall dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vyrkyx Dall's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Matus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matus.
Good shot there by Dall.
Matus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dall misses with a takedown attempt - Matus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matus is able to avoid easily.
Dall goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dall takes a swing at Matus's ribcage but misses.
Dall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matus can do to turn this around?
Matus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dall cracks the inside of Matus's front leg.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dall with a body shot.
Dall throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall dodges the punch combination from Matus.
Dall gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Matus lands with a nice body kick.
Matus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dall's head backwards.
Matus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dall.
Matus tries to counter with a clinch but Dall shakes him off and moves away.
Matus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matus. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Dall misses the jab.
Matus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matus scores with a head kick.
Matus slaps away a takedown attempt from Dall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dall throws a poor cross that misses
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matus staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Matus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matus misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Dall throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
Matus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dall.
Dall throws a lazy right hand but Matus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Matus enables Dall to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Matus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Matus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall pushing down on Matus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Don Juan Matus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matus is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Dall is working for an americana but Matus has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Dall was thinking about the submission.#T3#
Dall stopping the sweep attempt from Matus.
Dall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dall is working hard here to advance position.
Vyrkyx Dall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Matus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.
Matus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dall.
Dall connects with a body shot that sends Matus's belly button to the back.
Matus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matus as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vyrkyx Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dall avoids the body shot from Matus.
Dall tried to score with a low kick but Matus checks it.
Dall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matus's head.#KD2#
Matus lands a big head kick that sends Dall tumbling to the mat! Matus takes a step backwards and waves Dall back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Dall is rocked!
Matus lands with a good body shot.
Oh Dall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matus lands with a shot to the body.
Dall glances at the clock... BAM! Matus nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Dall crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Dall is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Don Juan Matus!
Our winner, Don Juan Matus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CEC 598
Date: Jun 29, 2018

#R1#
Matus slips under a jab.
Matus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yamamoto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yamamoto is looking to clinch.
Yamamoto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matus throws a sloppy head kick and Yamamoto moves out of range easily.
Yamamoto avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Yamamoto clinches up against the cage.
Matus lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matus walks away with a smile on his face. Yamamoto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yamamoto throws a lazy right hand but Matus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Yamamoto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Matus was covering up waiting for the punch and Yamamoto finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yamamoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matus is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Matus is controlling Yamamoto's posture.
Yamamoto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yamamoto throwing strikes but missing.
Yamamoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matus is keeping the position for now.
Yamamoto has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Matus pulls Yamamoto in close to his closed guard and prevents Yamamoto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yamamoto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matus is adopting a defensive guard.
Yamamoto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Matus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamamoto is one step ahead there.
Yamamoto throwing strikes from guard but Matus blocks nicely.
Matus keeping full guard, as Yamamoto tries to pass.
Yamamoto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Yamamoto throws a big right hand that misses.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Matus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamamoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yamamoto throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto looking to sit in guard and control but Matus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Yamamoto controls Matus momentarily but Matus frees himself.
Yamamoto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Matus controls the pace.#SUB#
Yamamoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matus trying to move into half guard but instead Yamamoto has managed to sweep!#REVR##T4#
Yamamoto looking to sit in guard and control but Matus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Matus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamamoto is keeping the position for now.
Matus stopping the sweep attempt from Yamamoto.#SUB#
Yamamoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yamamoto keeping full guard, as Matus tries to pass. #SUB#
Yamamoto looking for a guillotine here but Matus defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Yamamoto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Matus passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kotetsu Yamamoto will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Yamamoto misses with a takedown attempt - Matus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matus throws out a counter right but Yamamoto avoids it with no problem.
Yamamoto looks to throw the jab but Matus is out of range.
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamamoto throws out the jab.
Yamamoto lands an overhand right.
Yamamoto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A slow jab from Yamamoto misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Matus finds it's target.
Matus slips a straight right by Yamamoto.#TD#
Matus tries to sprawl but Yamamoto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Matus tries to roll over but Yamamoto keeps him under control.
Matus is not content to let Yamamoto control the position.
Yamamoto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Matus is controlling Yamamoto's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Yamamoto seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yamamoto is trying to control the action in half guard but Matus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Yamamoto is working for a submission of some sort.
Matus tries to roll over but Yamamoto keeps him under control.
Matus is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Yamamoto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matus is just riding it out for now. Yamamoto eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Yamamoto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #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.
Matus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Matus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yamamoto won't allow Matus to sweep him here.
Matus trying to keep a closed guard but Yamamoto is proving a slippery customer.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Matus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamamoto throwing strikes from guard but Matus blocks nicely.
Matus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Yamamoto lands the left hand.
Yamamoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matus can do to turn this around?
Matus keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheers as Matus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yamamoto doesn't seem phased though.
Yamamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yamamoto wants to clinch up but Matus keeps it at a distance.
Yamamoto throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Yamamoto has closed the distance and engaged Matus in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matus.
Yamamoto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kotetsu Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD#
Yamamoto gets control of Matus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yamamoto will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Yamamoto has his foot on Matus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matus works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB#
Yamamoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matus wants to pass the guard but Yamamoto is keeping the position.
Yamamoto being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Yamamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matus content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Yamamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kotetsu Yamamoto dominated that second round.
That's time! Yamamoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Matus lands a leg kick that knocks Yamamoto off balance momentarily.
Yamamoto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Yamamoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matus connects with a right hand. Yamamoto shakes it off.
Yamamoto walks into a jab.#ROC2#
Yamamoto is rocked!
Matus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oh Yamamoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Don Juan Matus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yamamoto shoots and misses
and Matus scores with a counter punch that sends Yamamoto to the canvas! Matus smells blood - he's punishing Yamamoto with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Yamamoto has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Juan Matus!
An out of breath Don Juan Matus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Syn 574 - Dominance
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Matus misses with a body kick.
A big right from Matus misses.
Matus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fei Chung has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fei Chung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matus manages to avoid it.
Fei Chung lands with a straight right. Matus didn't see that one coming.
Matus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab from Fei Chung does it's job there.
Fei Chung lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body kick there by Fei Chung.
Nice defenses there by Fei Chung.
Fei Chung has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Fei Chung loads up on a big right hand but Matus slips the punch.
Matus replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fei Chung blocks it well.
Matus lands a leg kick that knocks Fei Chung off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung lands with an overhand left.
Matus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fei Chung throws a lazy right hand but Matus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Matus misses with a body kick.
Fei Chung takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Matus misses the target.
Fei Chung jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fei Chung.
Matus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matus throws a leg kick which misses Fei Chung's front leg but catches the back leg as Fei Chung tries to avoid it.
Fei Chung throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fei Chung blocks the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Fei Chung.
Fei Chung is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matus.
Fei Chung takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fei Chung moves out of range of the body kick from Matus.
Fei Chung lands a slapping body shot.
Matus throws a low kick, looking for Fei Chung's leg but Fei Chung calmly moves out of range.
Don Juan Matus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Matus misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Fei Chung to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick from Matus.
Fei Chung moves out of range of the body kick.
Fei Chung walks into a left hand.
Matus throws a right hand that misses
enabling Fei Chung to counter with a crisp jab.
Fei Chung walks into a jab.
Fei Chung is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matus.
Fei Chung avoids a kick to the body.
Fei Chung is looking to counter punch.
Fei Chung swings for the body but Matus moves out of range.
Matus throws a looping overhand right but Fei Chung ducks down to avoid it.
Matus throws a shot from downtown. Fei Chung moves away and avoids it.
Matus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD#
Fei Chung shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Matus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Matus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fei Chung trying to control the position from guard on top but Matus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Matus controls Fei Chung momentarily but Fei Chung frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matus looking for a sweep. Not yet Matus, not yet.
Fei Chung wants to pass the guard but Matus is keeping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fei Chung is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fei Chung scores with a hook to the body. Matus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matus swings for the body but Fei Chung moves out of range.
Fei Chung lands the left hand.
Matus avoids a kick to the body.
Fei Chung throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fei Chung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matus manages to avoid it.
Fei Chung throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fei Chung tried to score with a low kick but Matus checks it.
Fei Chung misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Matus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Fei Chung was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matus.
A lazy body kick from Matus
and Matus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wu Fei Chung will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fei Chung's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fei Chung checks a low kick from Matus.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fei Chung.
Fei Chung looks to throw a body kick
enabling Matus to counter with a crisp jab.
Matus throws a solid leg kick but Fei Chung takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matus.
Matus delivers a nice body kick.
Fei Chung throws a hook to the side of Matus's head but Matus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fei Chung throws out the jab.
Matus throws out a counter right but Fei Chung avoids it with no problem.
Fei Chung misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Matus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fei Chung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matus.
Matus lands with a good body shot.
Matus lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fei Chung blocks a leg kick.
Fei Chung walks into a jab.
Matus wants to slow Fei Chung down by chopping away at his legs.
A leg kick checked by Matus.
Matus throws a body punch but Fei Chung moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Fei Chung misses its target.#T1#
Fei Chung throws a front kick aimed at Matus's knee but Matus avoids it well.
It seemed like Matus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fei Chung pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fei Chung throws a hook but Matus avoids it easily.
Matus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fei Chung can pounce on him.
Fei Chung misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Matus misses the target.
Matus throws out a leg kick but Fei Chung moves out of range and Matus only half commits.
Matus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fei Chung circles away quickly and effectively.
Fei Chung tests Matus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fei Chung blocks a jab.
Matus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fei Chung throws a jab but it's blocked by Matus.
Matus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fei Chungs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fei Chung punishes Matus's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Fei Chung looks to land a right hand but Matus moved out of range.
Matus lands a jab to Fei Chung's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fei Chung dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matus. That did some damage!
Fei Chung staying out of range there.
A cross from Matus lands.
Fei Chung thumps Matus with a low kick.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Matus finds it's way through Fei Chung's defenses.
Fei Chung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fei Chung misses with a body kick.
Fei Chung misses with a low kick.
Matus throws a hook but Fei Chung blocks it.
Matus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matus throws a wild body kick that Fei Chung sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matus. #T3#
Fei Chung swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matus throws a front kick that sends Fei Chung stumbling back into the cage.
Matus misses with a left hand
and Fei Chung counters with an inside leg kick.
Fei Chung ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
An inside leg kick lands from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fei Chung lands a glancing blow to the side of Matus's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fei Chung, right into the meat.
Fei Chung pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Fei Chung checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fei Chung throws a nice outside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fei Chung.
Don Juan Matus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matus blocks a low kick nicely.
Matus scores with a hook to the body. Fei Chung takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fei Chung has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fei Chung there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Matus checks a low kick from Fei Chung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matus connects with a looping right hand.
Matus throws a leg kick but Fei Chung sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fei Chung fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fei Chung throws a hook to the side of Matus's head but Matus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fei Chung throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fei Chung misses with a kick to the body.
Fei Chung slips under a jab from Matus.
Fei Chung goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fei Chung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matus staying out of range there.
Fei Chung throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Fei Chung moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fei Chung ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fei Chung throws a hook but Matus blocks it.
Fei Chung buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fei Chung blocks the body kick.
Fei Chung moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Matus misses the target.
Fei Chung works the jab nicely.
Fei Chung takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fei Chung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matus throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fei Chung's calf.
Fei Chung lands a jab to the head.
Fei Chung throws a body shot but no joy.
Matus looks to land a left hand but Fei Chung moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Fei Chung misses the target.
Matus misses with a wild body shot.
Fei Chung fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fei Chung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fei Chung misses with a body shot.
Fei Chung takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fei Chung misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Matus misses.
Matus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fei Chung stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matus.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matus, as that shot connected.
Fei Chung avoids the body shot from Matus.
Fei Chung misses with a body shot. #T2#
Matus throws a front kick that sends Fei Chung stumbling back into the cage.
Nice straight punches there by Fei Chung. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fei Chung.
Matus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fei Chung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fei Chung. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fei Chung misses with a body kick.
Matus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fei Chung circles away quickly and effectively.
Fei Chung swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Fei Chung there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fei Chung throws a looping overhand right but Matus ducks down to avoid it.
Fei Chung tries to land a leg kick but Matus saw it coming and moves away.
Fei Chung takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matus throws a jab when Fei Chung was well out of range.
Fei Chung throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Matus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matus misses with a low kick.
Matus swings for the body but Fei Chung moves out of range. #T3#
Fei Chung throws a leg kick
and Matus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fei Chung's knee momentarily.
Fei Chung misses with a leg kick.
Fei Chung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matus.
Matus avoids the body shot from Fei Chung.
Matus scores with a shot to the body.
Matus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fei Chung.
Matus throws a leg kick but Fei Chung moved away.
Matus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fei Chung throws out a loose jab but Matus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fei Chung throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fei Chung throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fei Chung takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fei Chung moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Matus misses with a low kick.
Fei Chung moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fei Chung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Matus. That snapped Fei Chung's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Matus!
Nice cross by Fei Chung.
Matus works Fei Chung's body with a nice hook.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy.
Fei Chung connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matus momentarily.
Matus misses with a shot to the body
and Fei Chung counters with a low kick, right behind Matus 's knee.
Matus cracks Fei Chung with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fei Chung throws a lazy right hand but Matus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Matus blocks the leg kick.
Matus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Don Juan Matus.
I think Matus 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Juan Matus!
As Don Juan Matus got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thank you Syn and all it's owners for the 42 fights over 13 years. It's time to move on and find some new students at another org. Farewell!'.

Event: Syn 570 - Of Blood And Salt
Date: Mar 23, 2018

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Matus.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Matus with a hook.
Matus tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith throws a hook but Matus blocks it.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matus.
Matus looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Matus circles away.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Matus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matus swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Good work by Matus as he checks the leg kick.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Smith swings for the body but Matus moves out of range.
Matus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Matus 's knee.
Matus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Matus counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matus looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Matus tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Matus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Matus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Matus misses with some punches.
Matus looking to slow down the pace here.
Matus lands an uppercut.
Smith working Matus over with knees to the body.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Matus backwards.
Matus gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Smith avoiding damage as Matus throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matus.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matus lands with a light punch inside.
Matus lands a right hand.
Matus throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Matus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Matus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith pushes Matus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Matus controls his hands.
A short right from Matus.
Matus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Matus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith lands an uppercut.#T3#
Nice body punch from Matus - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Smith.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Matus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Matus.
Matus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Matus.
Matus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith tries a body shot but Matus blocks it.
Matus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matus backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matus tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Matus back against the cage. #T4#
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Matus misses with a body punch.
Matus misses with the head strike.
Matus takes a shot to the head.
Smith digs a right hand into Matus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matus's gas tank.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Matus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matus tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Matus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith blocks a body shot from Matus.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Matus.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
Matus is breathing heavily.
Matus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith lands a right hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Matus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Smith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matus.
Good shot there by Smith.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Matus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Matus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Matus lands a shoulder strike.
Matus digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matus misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Matus tries to tie him up. #BC#
Matus manages to break the clinch.
Matus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matus rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matus can pounce on him. #T1#
Matus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Matus settles back down.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Matus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matus throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Matus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matus slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matus throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matus's knee momentarily.
Matus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Smith forces Matus back against the cage and clinches.
Matt Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Matus won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Matus is blocking nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith blocks a body shot from Matus.
Smith lands a left hand.
Matus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Matus scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Matus's brow.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith tries to work over Matus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Matus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Matus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matus or not.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Matus fails to land.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
Matus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matus avoids it.#T3#
A short right from Smith.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Smith blocks a body shot from Matus.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Matus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matus.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Matus lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith blocks a body shot from Matus.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matus prevents a body shot from Smith.
Matus avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Matus misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Matus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matus lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matus.
Smith blocking some punches.
Matus managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Matus blocks a body shot from Smith. #BC#
Matus breaks the clinch.
Matus misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matus takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Matus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matus jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith is looking to slow Matus down with leg kicks.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matus finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matus cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Smith slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Matus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Matus misses with a low kick.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Matus off the cage and back into range.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Matus moved out of range nicely.
Matus quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Matus misses with a body kick.
Matus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matus misses with a body kick.
Nice shot by Matus.
Matus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Matus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Smith misses the body punch
and Matus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matus stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matus throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matus.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Smith digs a good hook to Matus's body. #CL2#
Smith clinches up with Matus and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Don Juan Matus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Matus cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matus is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Matus.
Matus lands with a left to the head.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matus throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Matus manages to break the clinch.
Smith digs a good body shot into Matus's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matus scores with a body shot.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Matus checks it.
Matus throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Matus only half commits.
Smith cracks the inside of Matus's front leg.
Smith wants to slow Matus down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Matt Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matus.
Matus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Matus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith prevents a body shot from Matus.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Matus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith blocks a body shot from Matus.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matus.
Matus blocking some punches.
Matus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matus misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matus. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Matus on the inside.
Matus tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Matus back against the cage.
Matus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matus tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matus is defending well for now.
A short right from Matus on the inside.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matus can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Matus scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith blocks a body shot from Matus.

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 Don Juan Matus.
Well Smith 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Smith!
Matt Smith gave a mention to Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Syn 564 - Invasion
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Matus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fuujin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been informed that Matus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Matus scores with a spinning back kick!
Fuujin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fuujin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matus's head backwards.
Fuujin misses with a hook. Matus ducked under it nicely.
Matus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matus throws a wild body kick that Fuujin sees coming a mile off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matus.
Fuujin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Fuujin throws a chopping leg kick but Matus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Matus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fuujin moves out of range as Matus strikes.
Fuujin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Matus closes the distance and clinches.
Matus misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Fuujin manages to pull guard.
Fuujin wants to sweep but no luck.
Matus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Fuujin 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.
Fuujin trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Fuujin is looking for a triangle but Matus pushes his legs off easily.
Matus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Fuujin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matus is stalling in the full guard.
Fuujin is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A telegraphed right hand from Fuujin misses the target.
Fuujin catches Matus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matus defending well as Fuujin loads up on a big left hand.
Fuujin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fuujin.
A little jabbing left from Matus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Fuujin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kazuka Fuujin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuujin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matus cracks Fuujin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Fuujin.
A little jabbing left from Matus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fuujin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fuujin lands a slapping body shot.
Fuujin slips under a jab.
Fuujin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Matus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fuujin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matus, right into the meat.
Matus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fuujin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD#
Matus gets caught flat footed, as Fuujin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matus has Fuujin pulled in close to control his posture.
Fuujin preventing the sweep. #T4#
Matus keeping full guard, as Fuujin tries to pass.
Matus seems keen to control Fuujin's posture.
Fuujin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matus is looking to sweep but instead, Fuujin has passed into half guard.
Fuujin wants to control but Matus is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Fuujin is working for a kimura but Matus is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kazuka Fuujin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Matus swings for the body but Fuujin moves out of range.
Matus moves out of range of the leg kick from Fuujin.
Fuujin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fuujin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice shot by Fuujin.
Matus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fuujin cracks Matus with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Matus misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Fuujin misses the target.
Fuujin slips under a jab.
Matus looks to score with a jab to the body but Fuujin is just out of range.
Fuujin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus staying out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fuujin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuujin. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fuujin throws a looping overhand right but Matus ducks down to avoid it.
Matus connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Matus lands with a right hand.
Matus lands a nice looking body shot.
Kazuka Fuujin is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Fuujin misses the target.
Matus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matus misses with a straight left.
Fuujin moves out of range as Matus throws a body kick.
Fuujin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fuujin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matus moves out of range of the leg kick from Fuujin.
Fuujin swings widly with a right hand
and Matus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fuujin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fuujin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matus avoids it really well and circles away.
Fuujin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matus manages to avoid it.
And Matus responds with a good body kick, but Fuujin manages to step out the way in time.
Matus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fuujin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matus. That did some damage!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matus moves out of range of the body kick.
Don Juan Matus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matus scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matus throws a leg kick but Fuujin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fuujin blocks a jab.
Matus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy.
Fuujin misses with an uppercut
and Matus counters with a stiff right hand.
Matus blocks a low kick nicely.
Fuujin missing with a left hand there. Matus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fuujin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matus's sensitive parts.
Matus defending well as Fuujin loads up on a big left hand.
Fuujin throws a low kick but Matus avoids it.
Fuujin looks to land a left hand but Matus moved out of range nicely.
Matus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fuujin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Fuujin avoids a kick to the body.
Fuujin swings for the body but Matus moves out of range.
Matus misses with a straight left.
Fuujin throws a wild body kick that Matus sees coming a mile off.
Fuujin misses with a low kick.
Fuujin misses with a body shot.
Fuujin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy.
Matus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fuujin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fuujin scoring well with a low kick there.
Fuujin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matus counters with a straight right hand.
Matus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fuujin. That did some damage!
Matus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matus misses with a body kick.
Good work by Fuujin as he checks the leg kick.
Fuujin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuujin. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Matus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fuujin. Fuujin obviously looking to wear him down.
Fuujin moves out of range of the strikes.
Fuujin throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuujin throws an overhand right that lands on Matus's shoulder, as Matus tries to avoid the shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Matus.
Fuujin throws a series of punches but Matus avoids them all with ease.
Matus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fuujin looks for a takedown but Matus sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuka Fuujin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuujin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fuujin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matus jabs at Fuujin's body.
Fuujin misses with a series of wild punches.
Matus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Crunch! Fuujin slams his shin into Matus's torso.
Fuujin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matus.
Fuujin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Fuujin misses.
Fuujin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fuujin looks to land a combination but Matus avoids it well.
Fuujin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fuujin is looking to score with low kicks.
Fuujin throws a looping overhand right but Matus ducks down to avoid it.
Matus thumps Fuujin with a low kick.
Fuujin throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
Matus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fuujin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus connects with a leg kick. Fuujin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fuujin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fuujin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fuujin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuujin.
Matus throws a hook but Fuujin avoids it easily.#T1#
Fuujin looks to score with a jab to the body but Matus is just out of range.
Fuujin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matus connects with an inside leg kick.
Fuujin blocks a jab.
Fuujin throws a leg kick
and Matus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Matus backs away, Fuujin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fuujin misses the shot to the body.
Matus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fuujin avoids a kick to the body.
Matus lands a nice hook to Fuujin's body. Fuujin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fuujin lands a nice looking body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fuujin, as that shot connected.
Fuujin looks to throw the jab but Matus is out of range.
Matus looks for the body kick but Fuujin saw that one coming.
Fuujin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matus circles away.
Fuujin dips to his left and cracks Matus with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Matus misses its intended target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Matus. Fuujin shrugs it off though. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuujin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matus dips to his left and cracks Fuujin with an uppercut!
Matus is looking to slow Fuujin down with leg kicks.
Fuujin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fuujin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fuujin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matus slips a jab and a cross from Fuujin.
Donk. Matus catches Fuujin right on the button with a cross.
An inside leg kick from Fuujin misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fuujin.
Fuujin misses with a looping right.
A big left from Fuujin misses.
Fuujin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fuujin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fuujin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fuujin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Fuujin.
Fuujin misses with a series of wild punches.
Fuujin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matus manages to avoid it.
Matus cracks Fuujin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fuujin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
Fuujin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matus flicks out a counter leg kick but Fuujin steps away.
Nice defenses there by Fuujin.
Fuujin throws a wild body kick that Matus sees coming a mile off.
Fuujin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fuujin.
Matus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fuujin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matus. Fuujin does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left lands for Matus.
An inside leg kick lands from Matus. #T4#
Fuujin throws a nice looking combination but Matus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuujin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fuujin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matus misses the shot to the body.
Matus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fuujin is looking to counter punch.
Matus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Fuujin.
Good leg kick by Matus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matus throws a jab when Fuujin was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuujin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matus.
Fuujin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Matus checks the leg kick.
A jab from Matus misses.
Fuujin scores with a nice right hand.

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 Kazuka Fuujin.
I think Fuujin 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kazuka Fuujin!
Kazuka Fuujin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 561 - Any Given Day
Date: Jan 19, 2018

#R1#
Matus avoids the body shot from Lester.
Matus moves out of range of the body kick from Lester.
Matus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And Lester counters with a quick kick to the body but Matus blocks it.
Lester misses with a low kick.
Lester definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Matus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lester has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lester swings widly with a right hand
and Matus counters with a stiff right hand.
Lester misses the jab.
Matus avoids a kick to the body.
Matus throws a jab but it's blocked by Lester.
Matus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lester misses with an uppercut. Matus saw that one coming.
Lester misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester looks to land a right hand but Matus moved out of range.
Matus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matus.
Lester misses with a lunging right hand
and Matus counters with a stiff right hand.
Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matus. #T1#
Matus slips a jab from Lester.
Matus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lester lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matus tries a quick counter leg kick but Lester is wise to it.
Matus misses with a low kick as Lester jumps back.
Matus throws a body kick that misses.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
Matus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lester looks to throw a body kick
and Matus counters with a nice uppercut.
Matus thuds a left hand into Lester's body.
Matus throws a leg kick
and Lester counters with a good low kick that Matus was not able to check.
Lester throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
Matus is looking to slow Lester down with leg kicks.
Matus checks a leg kick.
Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lester on the side of the head.
Don Juan Matus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matus misses with a left hand
and Lester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
A jab from Matus does it's job there.
Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lester blocks a jab.
Lester works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matus tries a head kick but it misses.
Matus swings for the body but Lester moves out of range.
Matus throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lester counters with a nice body shot.
Lester misses with an uppercut.
Matus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Matus misses with a kick to the body.
Lester throws a body punch but Matus moves out of range.
Matus counters with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matus. That's going to slow Lester down.
Matus throws a series of punches but Lester moves out of range.
Lester looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Lester misses.
Lester thuds his right hand into Matus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Matus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lester missing with a left hand there. Matus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lester slips a jab from Matus.
Lester throws a body punch but Matus moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matus. That's going to slow Lester down.
Lester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matus.
Matus throws a looping overhand right but Lester ducks down to avoid it.
Lester looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice shot by Matus.
Lester connects with a crisp jab.
Matus throws a shot to the body.
Matus throws out a powerful jab.
Lester changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lester misses the shot to the body.
Matus throws a fast counter high kick but Lester manages to duck under it in time.
Lester just misses with a punch to the body.
Lester lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matus throws a chopping leg kick but Lester manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matus thumps Lester with a low kick.
Matus swings widly with a right hand
enabling Lester to counter with a crisp jab.
Matus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lester.
Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lester takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lester throws a push kick but Matus slaps the foot to one side.
Lester misses with a kick to the body.
Lester bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lester fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matus scores with a decent looking hook.
Matus takes one on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Moe Lester 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.
#R2#
Lester works Matus's body with a nice hook.
Matus connects with a looping right hand.
Matus thuds a left hand into Lester's body.
Lester throws a body punch but Matus moves out of range.
A jab from Matus finds it's way through Lester's defenses.
Moe Lester is winning the standup battle so far.
Lester throws a leg kick
and Matus counters with a stiff right hand.
Lester throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matus counters with a nice uppercut.
Matus lands with a nice body kick.
Lester moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lester crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matus - the referee stops the clock and Lester gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matus. Lester manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lester thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lester looks to land a left hand but Matus moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lester, right into the meat.
Lester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matus throws out the jab.
Matus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Lester connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matus's hands.
Matus takes one on the button.
Lester is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matus cracks a nice hook into Lester's ribs.
Matus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lester scoring well with a low kick there.
Lester throws a nice outside leg kick.
A cross from Lester lands.
A leg kick checked by Lester.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matus.
Lester throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lester pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lester on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Matus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lester throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Matus counters with a stiff right hand.
Lester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lester was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Matus defending well as Lester loads up on a big left hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matus - that will leave a mark!
Matus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matus throws a hook but Lester blocks it.
Lester throws out a leg kick but Matus moves out of range and Lester only half commits.
Lester looks to land a right hand but Matus moved out of range.
Lester takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lester throws a wild body kick that Matus sees coming a mile off.
Lester on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Matus scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Matus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lester.
Good shot there by Matus.
Matus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lester.
Lester slips under a jab from Matus.
Matus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matus throws an off balance right hand
and Lester counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lester misses with a body kick.
Lester blocks a head kick by Matus.
Matus moves out of range of the body kick.
Lester connects with a single shot there.
Lester misses with a straight right.
Matus scores with a shot to the body.
Lester misses with a hook.
Lester throws a push kick but Matus slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Matus thumps Lester with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lester throws a low kick but Matus avoids it.
Lester steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Matus. That one must have hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lester.
Matus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lester looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lester is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lester thuds his right hand into Matus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matus moves out of range of the body kick from Lester.
Matus throws a hook to the side of Lester's head but Lester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lester is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Lester takes one to the side of the head.
Lester on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lester is looking to land body kicks.
Lester scores with a punch to the head.
Matus scores with a body shot.
Lester takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lester scores with a hook to the body. Matus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matus misses with a hook. Lester ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target.
Lester throws a leg kick
and Matus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lester lands an overhand right.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lester crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matus - the referee stops the clock and Lester gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matus. Lester manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lester moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Lester misses the target.
Lester moves out of range of the body kick from Matus. #T1#
Matus is looking to slow Lester down with leg kicks.
Lester connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lester scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matus throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matus.
Matus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lester has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Matus.
Matus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lester if he has to take too many more of those.
Lester throws a push kick but Matus slaps the foot to one side.
Matus throws a hook but Lester blocks it.
Lester loads up on a big right hand but Matus slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Matus.
Matus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lester swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Matus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lester throws a jab when Matus was well out of range.
Lester misses with a body shot.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy.
Lester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matus! But no joy.
Lester with a jab.
Matus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lester takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matus throws out a loose jab but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lester lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lester.#T3#
Matus is looking to score with low kicks.
Lester lands with a nice body punch.
Lester dips to his left and cracks Matus with an uppercut!
Lester throws a big shot that misses.
Matus lands a nice looking body shot.
Matus is looking to slow Lester down with leg kicks.
Matus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lester quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Matus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lester.
Matus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matus checks a leg kick.
Lester chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matus can pounce on him.
Lester moves away from the strike by Matus.
The crowd cheers as Lester lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matus doesn't seem phased though.
Matus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T4#
Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester.
Lester ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lester will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lester.
Matus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lester lands a jab to the nose.
Matus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lester slips a straight right by Matus.
Matus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lester misses with a kick to the body.
Matus throws a hook but Lester avoids it easily.
Matus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Matus misses the target.
Matus throws a jab but it's blocked by Lester.
Matus looks to land a body kick but Lester moved away.

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 Moe Lester.
Well Lester has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moe Lester!

Event: Syn 559: Dark Days
Date: Jan 05, 2018

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Douglas misses the target.
Jack Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Douglas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Douglas slips a jab and a cross from Matus.
A jab from Douglas misses.
Douglas lands with an uppercut that bounces Matus off the cage and back into range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matus.
A head kick from Douglas lands but Matus takes it in his stride.
Matus misses with a body kick.
Douglas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matus sprawls and moves away.
Matus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Douglas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matus manages to avoid it.
Douglas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Douglas throws an overhand right that lands on Matus's shoulder, as Matus tries to avoid the shot.
Matus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Douglas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Douglas tenderised Matus's leg. Matus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matus lands a nice looking body kick.
Douglas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matus.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Douglas!
Good leg kick by Douglas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Douglas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matus has time to react.#T1#
Matus slips under a jab from Douglas.
Matus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Douglas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Douglas misses with a hook
and Matus counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Douglas.
Douglas throws a jab when Matus was well out of range.
Douglas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matus throws a looping overhand right but Douglas ducks down to avoid it.
Matus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Douglas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matus.
Douglas throws a body punch but Matus moves out of range.
Douglas throws a right and a left that Matus avoids nicely.
Douglas throws a sloppy body shot
and Matus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Douglas swings for the body but Matus moves out of range.
Douglas avoids the body shot from Matus.
Douglas throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Matus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Douglas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Douglas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.
Douglas swings widly with a right hand
and Matus counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Douglas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matus.
Douglas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Douglas misses with a wild body shot.
Douglas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matus.
Douglas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Douglas tries a low kick but Matus avoids it.
Matus jabs at Douglas's body.
Douglas checks the leg kick.
Matus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Douglas throws a leg kick which misses Matus's front leg but catches the back leg as Matus tries to avoid it.
Douglas wants to land a leg kick but Matus is out of range.
Matus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Douglas.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matus.
Matus connects with a nice looking jab.
Matus misses with an uppercut.
Douglas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matus.
Douglas feints and then cracks Matus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matus down.
Matus swings for the body but Douglas moves out of range. #T3#
Douglas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Douglas staying out of range there.
Matus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A shot to the liver by Douglas. Beautiful body shot.
Douglas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Douglas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Douglas slips under a jab from Matus.
Douglas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Douglas duly obliges.
Matus misses with a body kick.
Matus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Douglas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Matus.
Douglas misses with a jab to the body
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Douglas defending well as Matus loads up on a big left hand.
Douglas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matus thuds his shin into the meat of Douglas's side.
Douglas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matus lands with a cross. #T4#
Douglas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matus is out of range and Douglas settles back down.
Matus misses with a straight right.
Matus connects with a leg kick. Douglas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jab by Douglas.
Matus digs a good hook to Douglas's body.
Douglas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matus.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Douglas manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Douglas. Those never looked like landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matus, right into the meat.
A cross from Matus lands.
Matus throws out a loose jab but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Matus.
Matus throws out a loose jab but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Douglas misses the target.
Douglas lands a lovely overhand right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Douglas scores with a jab. Matus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Douglas lands a nice looking body shot.
Matus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Douglas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Matus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Matus does it's job there.
Matus looks for the body kick but Douglas saw that one coming.
Matus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Douglas.
Matus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Douglas ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Douglas is looking to score with low kicks.
A clash of legs there as Douglas blocks the low kick.
Douglas staying out of range there.
Douglas misses with a kick to the body.
Douglas lands with an overhand left.
Matus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Douglas.
Douglas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Matus misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Douglas misses the target.
Douglas lands with a right hand.
Douglas loads up on a big right hand but Matus slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Douglas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matus.
Douglas swings for the body but Matus moves out of range.
Matus misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Jab by Douglas.
Matus misses with a body kick.
Douglas misses with an uppercut.
Matus scores with a nice head shot.
Matus misses with a looping right.
A combination from Matus does no damage.
Douglas just misses with a punch to the body.
Matus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matus throws out a loose jab but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Douglas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matus.
Douglas connects with a body shot that sends Matus's belly button to the back.
Matus throws an overhand right that lands on Douglas's shoulder, as Douglas tries to avoid the shot.
Douglas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Douglas works Matus's body with a nice hook.
Douglas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Don Juan Matus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Douglas finds it's way round the side to connect with Matus's head. #T2#
Matus loads up on a big right hand but Douglas slips the punch.
Douglas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matus connects with a leg kick. Douglas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matus staying out of range there.
Douglas checks a leg kick.
Douglas tried to counter with a leg kick but Matus avoided it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Douglas.
Matus connects with a solid leg kick.
Douglas staying out of range there.
Douglas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matus.
Douglas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Douglas slips under a jab from Matus.
Both fighters circling a little - Douglas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Matus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Douglas lands with a nice body kick.
Douglas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Douglas.
Matus slips a jab from Douglas.#T3#
Matus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Douglas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Douglas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matus's sensitive parts.
Matus missing with a left hand there. Douglas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matus throws a jab but it's blocked by Douglas.
Matus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Douglas.
Douglas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Matus. That snapped Douglas's head back.
Matus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Douglas.
Matus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Donk. Matus catches Douglas right on the button with a cross.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Douglas manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Matus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Douglas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matus.
Matus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Douglas. #T4#
Douglas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Matus takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Douglas.
Douglas misses with a wild combination.
Matus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Douglas on the side of the head.
Douglas thows a body kick. Matus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Douglas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Douglas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matus raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Douglas blocks the body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Douglas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Douglas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matus looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglas is just out of range.
Douglas connects with a body shot.
Douglas moves out of range as Matus strikes.
Douglas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
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 Jack Douglas 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#
Douglas throws a front kick aimed at Matus's knee but Matus avoids it well.
Matus throws an overhand right that lands on Douglas's shoulder, as Douglas tries to avoid the shot.
Douglas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matus.
Douglas swats away the attempt to clinch by Matus.
Matus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Douglas.
Matus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Douglas at a distance.
Matus misses with a hook to the body
and Douglas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Douglas blocks a jab.
Douglas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Matus looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglas is just out of range.
Douglas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Douglas. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matus doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Douglas. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Douglas avoids a kick to the body.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy.
Matus cracks Douglas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Douglas ducks under a wild hook from Matus.#T1#
Matus misses with a leg kick.
Douglas throws a leg kick that misses.
Matus unleashes a big counter combination but Douglas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Douglas connects with a leg kick. Matus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Douglas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Matus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Douglas moves away.
Douglas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matus.
Matus tries to score with a low kick but Douglas moves his leg out of the way.
Douglas tests Matus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matus avoids the body shot from Douglas.
Matus misses with a low kick.
Douglas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Douglas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Douglas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Douglas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A solid body kick from Douglas.
Matus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Douglas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Douglas misses with an uppercut. Matus saw that one coming.
Matus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Douglas moves away.
Douglas avoids the body shot from Matus.
Douglas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matus.
Douglas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Douglas looks to score with a jab to the body but Matus is just out of range.
Matus misses the shot to the body.
Matus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Douglas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Matus blocks a head kick by Douglas.
Douglas blocks the body kick.
Matus misses the jab.
Matus throws out a loose jab but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Douglas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matus.
Douglas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Douglas lands a body shot.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Douglas.
Matus throws out a counter right but Douglas avoids it with no problem.
Matus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Douglas.
Matus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Douglas blocks a head kick by Matus.
Douglas misses the shot to the body.
Matus throws an overhand right that lands on Douglas's shoulder, as Douglas tries to avoid the shot.
Douglas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Douglas misses.
Douglas cracks Matus with a good jab.
Douglas throws an overhand right that lands on Matus's shoulder, as Matus tries to avoid the shot.
Douglas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Douglas is out of range.
Douglas throws a chopping leg kick but Matus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Douglas misses with a straight left.
Douglas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matus throws a chopping leg kick but Douglas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Douglas.#T4#
Matus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Douglas.
Douglas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Douglas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matus doesn't seem phased though.
Some bone on bone action there as Douglas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Douglas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matus throws out a counter right but Douglas avoids it with no problem.
Douglas misses the shot to the body.
Matus throws a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Matus.
A countering left hand to the body from Matus misses.
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Douglas is looking to counter punch.
Douglas throws an overhand right that lands on Matus's shoulder, as Matus tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Matus. Beautiful body shot.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses.
Matus checks a leg kick nicely.
Matus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Douglas throws a hook but Matus avoids it easily.
Matus is trying to counter with his kicks.
Matus avoids the body shot from Douglas.
Douglas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Douglas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Douglas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Douglas!
An intense looking Jack Douglas took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I am the greatest tactician. I am the greatest submission master. I am the greatest knock out artist. Behold, The War Master and all of my greatness.'.

Event: Syn 553 - Restitution
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
McKane tries for a takedown but Matus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matus replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McKane blocks it well.
Ozzy McKane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matus drops his hands momentarily and McKane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McKane lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McKane.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McKane. Matus shrugs it off though.
Matus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matus tries to score with a low kick but McKane moves his leg out of the way.
McKane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKane seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McKane slips under a jab.
McKane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matus avoids the body shot from McKane.
McKane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McKane ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
McKane swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Matus lands with a good body shot.
Matus scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matus tries to clinch but McKane is having none of it.
McKane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McKane moves out of range of the body kick from Matus.
McKane moves away from the strike by Matus.
McKane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by McKane. That's going to slow Matus down. #T1#
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McKane.
Matus lands a body shot.
Matus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McKane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McKane throws a body shot but no joy.
McKane throws a leg kick
and Matus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McKane goes for a double leg but Matus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Matus continues to drive forward.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKane has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Matus.
Matus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKane was well out of range. Poor timing from Matus.
Don Juan Matus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McKane misses with a body kick.
McKane shoots in and drives through. Matus sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ozzy McKane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Matus misses.
A big right from Matus misses. #T2#
A bone on bone clash there as McKane blocks the leg kick.
Matus checks a leg kick nicely.
Matus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McKane is able to avoid easily.
McKane digs a good body shot into Matus's ribs.
McKane slips a straight right by Matus.
Matus throws a shot to the body.
Matus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McKane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD#
McKane scores with a takedown into Matus's guard.
Matus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McKane preventing the sweep.
Matus is trying to keep McKane in close. #T3#
Matus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matus keeps trying to improve his position.
Matus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matus looking for a sweep. Not yet Matus, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McKane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matus throws a front kick aimed at McKane's knee but McKane avoids it well.
McKane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McKane takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McKane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by McKane or perhaps it was just good defense by Matus, which made it look bad.
McKane looks to score with a jab to the body but Matus is just out of range.#T4#
Crunch! Matus slams his shin into McKane's torso.
McKane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matus lands with a thumping leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as McKane blocks the leg kick.
It looked like McKane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McKane is looking to wear down Matus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McKane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matus - that will leave a mark!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKane misses with an uppercut.
Matus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McKane tests Matus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McKane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McKane attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McKane throws a leg kick which misses Matus's front leg but catches the back leg as Matus tries to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from McKane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod.
That's time! McKane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Matus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McKane. That one must have hurt.
Matus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKane was well out of range. Poor timing from Matus.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McKane crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matus - the referee stops the clock and McKane gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matus. McKane manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Matus looks to throw the jab but McKane is out of range.
Nice defenses there by McKane.
McKane is looking to counter with head kicks.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McKane.
McKane working away.
Matus manages to work his way to half guard, despite McKane's best efforts.#SUB#
McKane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matus has managed to free his arm - good work.
McKane is trying to control the action in half guard but Matus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
McKane wants to work for an arm triangle but Matus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Matus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Matus wants to sweep but no luck.
Matus keeping moving, preventing McKane from controlling successfully.
McKane is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Matus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Matus looking to hit a scissor sweep but McKane is one step ahead there.
McKane looking to sit in guard and control but Matus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2##SUB#
McKane looking for subs off his back but Matus has passed one foot through into half guard.
Matus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ozzy McKane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matus trying to control from half guard but McKane is working away.
McKane is trying to get back to full guard.
McKane won't allow Matus to pass to mount. #T3##SUB#
McKane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Matus in particular looking to stall.
Matus is thwarting McKane's attempts to control the position.
Matus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Matus trying to control from half guard but McKane is working away. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matus slips under a jab from McKane.
A big right from Matus misses.
Matus scores with a jab. McKane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
McKane blocks a jab.
McKane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matus avoids it really well and circles away.
McKane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matus checks it well.
McKane takes a swing at Matus's ribcage but misses.
McKane lands an overhand right.
McKane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McKane throws a hook but Matus blocks it.
Matus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McKane checks it well.
McKane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.
McKane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matus.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matus connects with an inside leg kick.
McKane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matus works McKane's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKane. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Juan Matus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McKane moves out of range of the strikes.
Matus thumps McKane with a low kick.
McKane tries a low kick but Matus avoids it.
McKane misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Matus coming out on top.
Matus slips under a jab.
Don Juan Matus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McKane blocks the body kick.
Matus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKane.
Matus throws a big shot that misses.
McKane moves out of range of the body kick from Matus.
McKane lands a nice shot that snaps Matus's head back.
McKane tried to score with a low kick but Matus checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane misses with a straight left.
McKane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McKane with a hook.
Matus looks for the body kick but McKane saw that one coming.
Matus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Matus lands a jab to McKane's midsection.
McKane shoots for a double leg takedown but Matus sprawls well. He's pushed McKane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matus scores with a body shot.
Matus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matus lands a nice leg kick that just misses McKane's sensitive parts.
Matus walks into a jab.
Matus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKane.
McKane lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McKane takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McKane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Matus rushes McKane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McKane lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McKane blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKane.
Matus lands a body punch.
Matus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKane's elbow. #BC2#
Matus breaks from the clinch.
McKane misses with a leg kick
and Matus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ozzy McKane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Matus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McKane misses with a body kick.
Matus lands a nice leg kick that just misses McKane's sensitive parts.
Matus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKane.
McKane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McKane throws an off balance right hand
and Matus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McKane thinking.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McKane lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McKane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheers as Matus lands an impressive looking overhand right. McKane doesn't seem phased though.
McKane throws a solid leg kick but Matus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McKane.
McKane pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matus is out of range and McKane settles back down.
A decent looking cross lands there for McKane.
Matus lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Matus moves into the clinch.
McKane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matus misses with a body punch.
Matus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McKane throws a punch but it's blocked by Matus. #T3#
Matus tries to throw a body punch but McKane avoids it by throwing Matus back against the cage.
Matus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Ozzy McKane has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Matus - that landed with a thud.
Matus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Matus as the two fighters clinch.
Matus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Matus.
Matus pushes McKane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKane takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Matus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McKane on the side of the head.
Matus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McKane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McKane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab by Matus.
McKane throws a poor cross that misses
and Matus counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4##CL2#
Matus has McKane up against the cage in a clinch.
McKane throws a punch but it's blocked by Matus.
McKane throws a head punch that misses.
Matus tries to throw a body punch but McKane avoids it by throwing Matus back against the cage.
Matus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKane prevents a body shot from Matus.
Matus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Matus digs a right hand underneath McKane's ribcage. McKane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knees in the clinch landing for Matus.
Matus lands with a short shot to the head.
Matus lands with a right to the head.
Matus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Matus.
A short left from Matus.
Matus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matus can't find room to land a body shot as McKane controls the action.
Matus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Don Juan Matus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A shot in the inside from Matus.
McKane digs a right hand into Matus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matus's gas tank.
Matus tries to throw a body punch but McKane avoids it by throwing Matus back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Juan Matus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matus 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Juan Matus!
During a confident post fight interview, Don Juan Matus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Syn - Heir To The Throne Rd 3
Date: Oct 27, 2017

#R1#
Matus is looking to score with low kicks.
Matus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Matus moves into the clinch successfully.
Matus lands with a right to the head.
Skrumbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skrumbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skrumbo tries to throw a body punch but Matus avoids it by throwing Skrumbo back against the cage.
Matus prevents a body shot from Skrumbo .
Matus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skrumbo misses with a body punch.
Skrumbo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matus backwards.
Skrumbo misses with the head strike.
Skrumbo blocks a body shot from Matus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skrumbo s head.
Skrumbo throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Matus.
Skrumbo wants to break free but Matus has control.
Skrumbo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skrumbo backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skrumbo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Skrumbo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skrumbo blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matus.
Skrumbo has a couple of punches blocked by Matus.
Matus misses with the head strike.
We've been informed that Matus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matus.
Matus misses with a knee strike.
Matus prevents a body shot from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo tries to throw a body punch but Matus avoids it by throwing Skrumbo back against the cage.
Skrumbo lands with a left to the head.
Matus has a couple of punches blocked by Skrumbo .
Matus working aggressively here.
Matus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skrumbo blocks it with crossed arms.
Skrumbo misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skrumbo digs a right hand into Matus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matus's gas tank.
Matus working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Matus. #BC#
Skrumbo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skrumbo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matus misses with a straight right. #T2#
Skrumbo is looking to score with low kicks.
Matus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Skrumbo is out of range and Matus settles back down.
Skrumbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matus tries to clinch
and Skrumbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skrumbo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matus. Matus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Skrumbo throws an off balance right hand
and Matus counters with a nice uppercut.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Skrumbo .
A big left from Matus misses.
Skrumbo misses with a low kick.
Matus tries to bum rush Skrumbo with a series of wild strikes but Skrumbo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matus swings for the body but Skrumbo moves out of range.
Skrumbo throwing a counter right hand but Matus manages to avoid it.
Skrumbo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matus is looking to slow Skrumbo down with leg kicks.
Matus scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Skrumbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matus.
Matus throws out a counter right but Skrumbo avoids it with no problem.
Skrumbo moves out of range as Matus throws a body kick.
Skrumbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skrumbo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skrumbo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matus on the side of the head.
A jab from Matus finds it's way through Skrumbo 's defenses.
Matus misses with an uppercut. Skrumbo saw that one coming.
Matus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skrumbo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matus moves out of range of the body kick.
Matus misses with a left hand
and Matus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skrumbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skrumbo slips a straight right by Matus.
Matus slips a straight right by Skrumbo .#T4#
A slow jab from Skrumbo misses its intended target.
Matus works the jab nicely.
Matus looks for the body kick but Skrumbo saw that one coming.
Skrumbo throws a looping overhand right but Matus ducks down to avoid it.
Matus misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Skrumbo misses the target.
Skrumbo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.
Skrumbo lands with a hook. Matus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matus misses with a wild body shot.
Skrumbo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matus is out of range.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skrumbo .
Matus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skrumbo blocks a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Matus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A big left from Skrumbo misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Skrumbo throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
Skrumbo throws a hook but Matus blocks it.
Good shot there by Matus.
Matus staying out of range there.
Skrumbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Da Skrumbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Skrumbo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skrumbo . That did some damage!
Matus checks a leg kick.
Matus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matus misses with a hook. Skrumbo ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus misses with a straight left.
Skrumbo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Matus cracks Skrumbo with a good jab.
Matus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matus throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Skrumbo misses with a straight left.
Skrumbo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matus tries to clinch but Skrumbo is having none of it.
Matus misses with a few strikes there.
Matus throws a body punch but Skrumbo moves out of range.
Matus misses with a kick to the body
and Skrumbo counters with an inside leg kick.
Skrumbo connects with a body shot that sends Matus's belly button to the back.
Skrumbo lands a jab.
Skrumbo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice cross by Matus.
Skrumbo keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick lands from Matus.
Matus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skrumbo .#T2#
Skrumbo with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skrumbo lands a jab.
Skrumbo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matus's hands.
Skrumbo throws a body punch but Matus moves out of range.
Skrumbo moves away from the strike by Matus.
Matus blocks a low kick nicely.
Don Juan Matus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skrumbo throws a head kick that misses.
Matus throws a lazy uppercut
and Skrumbo counters with a leg kick.
Matus throws a looping overhand right but Skrumbo ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Matus misses.
Skrumbo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Skrumbo throws a hook to the side of Matus's head but Matus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skrumbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skrumbo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Matus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Skrumbo if he has to take too many more of those.
Matus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Skrumbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skrumbo .
Matus throws a hook but Skrumbo avoids it easily.
Skrumbo connects with a body shot.
Skrumbo misses with an uppercut
and Matus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skrumbo throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Matus to counter with a crisp jab.
Skrumbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Matus is just out of range.
Matus gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Skrumbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skrumbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matus.
Matus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Matus slips under a jab from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matus.
Skrumbo is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Matus slips a straight right by Skrumbo .
Skrumbo misses with an uppercut. Matus saw that one coming.
Matus throws an overhand right that lands on Skrumbo 's shoulder, as Skrumbo tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Matus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skrumbo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matus throws the left hand but Skrumbo avoids the punch easily.
Matus lands a jab to the head.
Matus swings widly with a right hand
letting Skrumbo counter with a right hand.
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skrumbo .
A nice leg kick lands there from Matus.
Matus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Skrumbo 's head.
Matus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matus misses with a hook
and Skrumbo counters with a nice leg kick.
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 Da Skrumbo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Matus looks to throw the jab but Skrumbo is out of range.
Matus misses with a looping left.
Matus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Skrumbo .
A bone on bone clash there as Matus blocks the leg kick.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matus throws out a loose jab but Skrumbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skrumbo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Skrumbo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Skrumbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrumbo sizes up Matus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Matus. That snapped Skrumbo 's head back.
A lazy left from Matus finds it's target.
Skrumbo avoids a kick to the body.
Skrumbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Skrumbo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skrumbo .
Skrumbo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skrumbo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matus.
Skrumbo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matus misses with a hook. Skrumbo ducked under it nicely.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skrumbo .
Skrumbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Matus.
Skrumbo throws a shot to the body.
Matus missing with a left hand there. Skrumbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skrumbo tried to counter with a leg kick but Matus avoided it.
Matus throws a body kick that misses.
Skrumbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skrumbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Skrumbo misses the shot to the body.
Matus looks to score with a jab to the body but Skrumbo is just out of range.
Skrumbo takes a swing at Matus's ribcage but misses.
Skrumbo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skrumbo .
Matus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skrumbo misses with a looping right.
Matus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A big right from Skrumbo misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Matus.
Skrumbo misses with a looping right.
Skrumbo misses with a hook.
A big right from Skrumbo misses.
Matus misses with a body kick. #T3#
Matus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matus misses with a looping right.
Skrumbo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy.
Matus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Skrumbo is able to avoid easily.
Matus lands a glancing blow to the side of Skrumbo 's head.
Skrumbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Matus.
Skrumbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matus misses with a head kick.
Matus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Matus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matus misses with a right hand
and Skrumbo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Matus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Skrumbo 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matus under the eye.
Skrumbo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skrumbo misses with a body shot.
Skrumbo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Skrumbo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Skrumbo misses with a hook. Matus ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Matus clinches.
A short right from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo misses with a body punch.
Skrumbo throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Skrumbo fails to land.
Matus is looking to control Skrumbo 's arms but Skrumbo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Matus has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matus.
Skrumbo throws a head punch that misses.
Matus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skrumbo is working Matus over against the cage.
Matus working aggressively here.

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 Da Skrumbo .
I think Skrumbo 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Syn - Heir To The Throne Rd 2
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Matus moves out of range as Douglas strikes.
Matus punishes Douglas's body with a nice straight punch.
Matus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Douglas.
Matus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Douglas.
Douglas dips to his left and cracks Matus with an uppercut!
Douglas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matus misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Douglas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Douglas checks a leg kick nicely.
We've been informed that Douglas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Matus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Nice shot by Matus.
Matus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Matus drives through and clinches with Douglas against the cage.
Matus misses with a punch to the body.
Douglas has a couple of punches blocked by Matus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matus pushes Douglas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Douglas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matus tries a body shot but Douglas blocks it.
Matus prevents a body shot from Douglas.
A left hand lands to the body for Matus.
Douglas prevents a body shot from Matus. #T1#
Matus prevents a body shot from Douglas.
Douglas struggles to land a body shot inside as Matus controls his hands.
Matus tries to work over Douglas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Douglas can't find room to land a body shot as Matus controls the action.
Matus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Douglas is defending well for now.
Matus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Douglas misses with some punches.
Matus throws a head punch that misses.
Douglas throws a head punch that misses.
Douglas lands a body shot.
Douglas blocks a body shot from Matus.
Douglas scores with a shoulder strike.
Douglas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matus looking to throw knees to the head but Douglas is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Douglas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Douglas blocks a body shot from Matus.
Douglas throws a punch but it's blocked by Matus.
Matus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Douglas prevents a body shot from Matus.
Matus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
Douglas blocking some punches.
Douglas swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Douglas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Douglas is trying to force a seperation but Matus has the dominant position.
Matus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Douglas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
Matus is looking to control Douglas's arms but Douglas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Matus has his back to the cage.
Douglas tries to break the clinch but Matus is controlling the position.
Matus can't find room to land a body shot as Douglas controls the action.
Douglas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Matus.
Douglas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas prevents a body shot from Matus.
A head punch on the inside from Douglas fails to land.
Matus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matus prevents a body shot from Douglas.
Douglas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Douglas misses with a punch on the inside.
Matus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Douglas lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Douglas.#BC#
Matus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Matus throws a hook but Douglas blocks it.
It seemed like Douglas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matus misses with a left hand
and Douglas counters with a stiff right hand.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy.
Matus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Douglas.
Douglas misses with a hook. Matus ducked under it nicely.
Douglas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matus.
Douglas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Douglas lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Douglas. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Douglas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matus misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Douglas misses its intended target.
Jack Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Douglas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Douglas! But no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Douglas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Douglas thuds his right hand into Matus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matus, right into the meat.
Matus throws the kick towards the body but Douglas avoids it.
Matus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matus throws a quick inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Douglas.
Matus checks a low kick from Douglas.#CL#
Matus moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Matus.
Douglas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Douglas swings wildly with an uppercut but Matus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Douglas can't find room to land a body shot as Matus controls the action.
Matus blocking some punches.
Matus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matus pushes Douglas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matus lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Matus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Douglas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matus.
Douglas punishes Matus's body with a nice straight punch.
Matus throws a body kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Douglas, right into the meat.
Matus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Matus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Matus lands a right hook to the body.
Matus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Douglas lands with a right hand.
Douglas avoids the head kick by Matus.
Matus moves out of range as Douglas strikes.
Douglas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Matus darts in and clinches Douglas up against the cage.
Douglas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matus tries to work over Douglas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matus misses with a knee strike.
Douglas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Douglas misses with a punch on the inside.
Douglas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matus's elbow. #BC2#
Douglas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Douglas misses with an uppercut
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Douglas takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Douglas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matus keeps the fight on the outside.
Matus throws a lazy right hand but Douglas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Douglas.#T1#
Matus looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglas is just out of range.
Douglas tries a quick counter leg kick but Matus is wise to it.
Matus misses with a looping right.
Douglas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Douglas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matus.
Matus throws a big shot that misses.
Matus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Douglas.
Douglas misses with a low kick.
Douglas just misses with a punch to the body.
Matus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matus misses with a looping left.
Matus throws a lazy right hand but Douglas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matus tried to score with a low kick but Douglas checks it.
Douglas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matus.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Matus fails to land.
Matus blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Douglas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matus backwards.
Douglas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Douglas tries to work over Matus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Douglas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Douglas throws a body shot but no joy.
Matus throws an off balance right hand
and Douglas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Douglas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matus throws a body punch but Douglas moves out of range.
A jab from Matus misses.
Matus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice straight punches there by Douglas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Douglas.
Douglas missing with a left hand there. Matus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Douglas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matus.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Douglas moves away.
Matus lands a front kick.
Matus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matus slips a straight right by Douglas.#T3#
Douglas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Douglas gets tackled into the cage by Matus. Matus maintains the clinch.
Douglas prevents a body shot from Matus.
Douglas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matus struggles to land a body shot inside as Douglas controls his hands.
Douglas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Douglas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas works on Matus's body with a couple of short punches.
Douglas lands a left hand.
Matus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
Douglas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Douglas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Douglas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Douglas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Douglas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matus or not.
Douglas lands with a light punch inside.
Douglas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matuss head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matus.
Douglas doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Matus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Douglas throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Douglas.
Douglas misses with a punch to the body.
Matus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Douglas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matus backwards.
Matus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Douglas blocks an uppercut.
Douglas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Douglas lands a shoulder strike.
Matus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Matus fails to land.
Douglas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Matus as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Douglas.
Douglas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matus or not.
Douglas lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Douglas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Douglas is looking to slow Matus down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Douglas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Matus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Douglas tries to score with a low kick but Matus moves his leg out of the way.
Douglas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left lands for Douglas.
A looping hook to the body misses from Douglas. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matus throws a looping overhand right but Douglas ducks down to avoid it.
Matus slips under a jab from Douglas.
Nice straight punches there by Douglas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Douglas.
Matus scoring well with a low kick there.
Douglas misses with a head kick.
Douglas throws a series of punches but Matus moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus misses with a body kick.
Matus lands a jab to the nose.
Matus looks to land a left hand but Douglas moved out of range nicely.
Matus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Douglas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Douglas tries for a takedown but Matus circles away easily
and Matus counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Douglas connects with a body shot.
Matus misses with a double jab.
Douglas swings for the body but Matus moves out of range.
Douglas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice shot by Douglas.
Matus misses with a hook.
Don Juan Matus is winning the standup battle so far.
Douglas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Douglas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matus cracks Douglas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matus moves out of range of the body kick from Douglas.
Douglas ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Douglas dips to his left and cracks Matus with an uppercut!
Crunch! Matus slams his shin into Douglas's torso.
Matus scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Douglas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Douglas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matus. #T2#
Matus moves away from the strike by Douglas.
Matus staying out of range there.
Matus is looking to slow Douglas down with leg kicks.
Douglas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Douglas misses.
Douglas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matus throws a hook but Douglas blocks it.
Matus with a hook.
Matus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matus misses with a hook. Douglas ducked under it nicely.
Douglas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matus momentarily.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Douglas.
Douglas drops his hands momentarily and Matus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Douglas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Douglas.
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Douglas.#T3#
Douglas checks a leg kick.
Matus throws a looping overhand right but Douglas ducks down to avoid it.
Douglas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Douglas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matus walks into a stiff left hand from Douglas.
Douglas misses with a left hand
and Matus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matus lands a jab.
Matus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Douglas.
Matus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matus misses with a low kick.
Douglas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matus blocks a head kick by Douglas.
Matus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Douglas tried to score with a low kick but Matus checks it.
Douglas digs a good hook to Matus's body.
Matus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Douglas throws a leg kick that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Douglas misses with a body shot.
Matus is looking to counter punch.
Matus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Douglas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Douglas.
Matus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Douglas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A lazy left from Matus finds it's target.
Matus throws a jab when Douglas was well out of range.
Douglas throws out a counter right but Matus avoids it with no problem.
Matus avoids the body shot from Douglas.
Douglas misses with an uppercut.
Douglas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Douglas scores with a jab. Matus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A clash of legs there as Douglas blocks the low kick.
Matus thumps Douglas with a low kick.
Douglas slips a straight right by Matus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Douglas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Douglas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matus.
Douglas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Douglas looks to land a right hand but Matus moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Douglas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Douglas 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Douglas!
Jack Douglas looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I am the greatest tactician. I am the greatest submission master. I am the greatest knock out artist. Behold, The War Master and all of my greatness.'.

Event: Syn - Heir To The Throne Rd 1
Date: Sep 13, 2017

#R1#
Snow misses with an uppercut.
Snow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matus cracks Snow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Snow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matus throws out the jab.
Matus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Snow punishes Matus's body with a nice straight punch.
Matus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snow.
Matus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Matus throws a shot from downtown. Snow moves away and avoids it.
Snow thuds his right hand into Matus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matus throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick from Snow misses
and Matus counters with an inside leg kick.
Nik Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matus misses with a body shot.
Snow tries to move into range but Matus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snow feints a counter leg kick.
Snow chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snow avoids the body shot from Matus.
Matus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snow. Snow obviously looking to wear him down.
Matus checks a leg kick nicely.
Snow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matus connects with a leg kick. Snow looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Snow misses with a leg kick.
Matus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matus is looking to chop away at Snow's legs.
Snow throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matus counters with a stiff right hand.
Matus misses with a wild body shot.
Matus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Snow is out of range and Matus settles back down.
Snow misses with a hook. Matus ducked under it nicely.
Matus misses with a low kick.
Snow slips under a jab.
Snow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick from Snow is predictable there
and Matus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Snow throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snow ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Matus misses with a looping right.
Matus cracks the inside of Snow's front leg.
Matus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Snow moves out of range of the body kick.
Snow has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Matus scores with a sloppy right hand. Snow should have avoided that one.
Snow throws a head kick but Matus moves out of range.
Matus connects with a solid leg kick.
Snow connects with a solid leg kick.
Matus is looking to land body kicks.
Matus slips a jab and a cross from Snow.
Matus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matus sizes up Snow with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matus blocks a leg kick.
Matus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Snow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Snow lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T3#
Snow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Snow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matus is out of range and Snow settles back down.
Snow throws a leg kick
and Matus counters with a nice uppercut.
Matus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Matus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matus lands with a nice body punch.
Snow moves out of range as Matus throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matus. Snow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snow shapes to counter with a head kick.
Matus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Snow throws a head kick but Matus moves out of range.
Snow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matus.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matus, right into the meat.
Snow throws a leg kick which misses Matus's front leg but catches the back leg as Matus tries to avoid it.
Snow throws a leg kick that misses.
Snow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Snow throws a low kick but Matus avoids it.
Snow connects with a body shot that sends Matus's belly button to the back.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matus tests Snow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matus looks to land a body kick but Snow moved away.#CL#
Snow tries to keep at a distance but Matus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Snow blocks a body shot from Matus.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matus.
Snow is trying to maintain a safe position but Matus gets an underhook and turns Snow into the cage.
Matus is leaning against Snow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matus scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Snow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snow takes one on the button.
Matus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snow throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matus just misses with a punch to the body.
Matus scores with a leg kick.
Matus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Juan Matus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Snow scores with a push kick.
A lazy body kick from Snow
and Matus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Don Juan Matus is winning the standup battle so far.
Matus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snow throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
A leg kick checked by Snow.
Snow looks to land a left hand but Matus moved out of range nicely.
Matus throws a series of punches but Snow moves out of range.
Matus throws a big shot that misses.
Matus avoids the body shot from Snow.
Matus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snow.
Snow throws a leg kick but Matus checks it.
A big left from Matus misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow lunges at Matus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matus's hand.
A lazy left from Matus finds it's target.
Matus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snow! But no joy.
Snow lands a head kick. Matus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snow looks for the body kick but Matus saw that one coming.
Matus checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Snow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Snow there as he acknowledges the shot.
Snow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Snow ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
A thudding body kick lands there by Snow!
Matus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Matus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snow defending well as Matus loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Snow.
Snow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Snow.
Snow misses with a hook
and Matus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matus connects with a right hand. Snow shakes it off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snow misses with a straight left.
Snow blocks the body kick.
Snow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Snow tries a low kick but Matus avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Snow has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Snow and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Matus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snow throws a leg kick that misses.
Snow tries to land a front kick but Matus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Snow in his tracks.
Matus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Snow scores with a jab. Matus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snow.
Matus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Matus misses with a looping left.
Snow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matus. Matus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Snow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Snow scoring well with a low kick there.
Snow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Snow ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Snow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Snow just manages to avoid it.
Matus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Snow at a distance.
Matus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Snow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matus.
Matus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matus misses with a hook. Snow ducked under it nicely.
Matus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matus throws a low kick but Snow moves out of range easily.
Snow loads up on a big right hand but Matus slips the punch.
Snow misses with a leg kick
and Matus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Snow thinking.
Matus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Matus misses with a body shot.
Snow misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Matus.
Matus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matus connects with a nice looking jab.
Snow throws a leg kick but Matus moved away.
Nice body kick from Snow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snow avoids a kick to the body.
Snow misses with a body kick.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Snow.
Matus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Snow just manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Snow misses the target.
Snow throws a leg kick but Matus moved away.
A jab lands there for Snow.
Snow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matus lands a nice hook to Snow's body. Snow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Snow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snow moves out of range as Matus throws a body kick.
Snow checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Snow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Snow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matus on the side of the head.
Snow connects with a leg kick. Matus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Snow misses with a double jab
and Matus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Snow throws a lazy uppercut
and Matus counters with a nice uppercut.
Snow misses with a low kick.
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 Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Matus misses with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Snow.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snow manages to avoid it.
Snow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matus loads up on a big right hand but Snow slips the punch.
Snow slips under a jab.
Snow looks to land a right hand but Matus moved out of range.
Snow checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice shot by Matus.
Snow wants to land a leg kick but Matus is out of range.
Matus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Snow does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matus. That's going to slow Snow down.
Snow has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Snow tries to work over Matus's front leg with a kick but Matus checks it.
Snow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Snow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matus.
Snow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matus tried to counter with a leg kick but Snow avoided it.#T1#
Snow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Snow.
Snow ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Matus misses with a straight right.
Snow misses with a hook. Matus ducked under it nicely.
Snow throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
Matus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Matus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snow.
Snow cracks the inside of Matus's front leg.
Snow moves away from the strike by Matus.
Matus gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Snow takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Snow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matus circles away quickly and effectively.
Matus misses with a looping right.
Snow throws a leg kick that misses.
Matus swings for the body but Snow moves out of range.
Matus connects with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Matus there.
Snow checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Snow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snow lands a leg kick that knocks Matus off balance momentarily.
Matus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matus scores with a nice head shot.
Nik Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matus misses with a body kick.
Snow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matus throws a jab but it's blocked by Snow.
Snow doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Snow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Snow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Snow scoring well with a low kick there.
Matus works the jab nicely.
Snow throws a leg kick which misses Matus's front leg but catches the back leg as Matus tries to avoid it.
Good exchange - Matus coming out on top.
Matus looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Snow throws a leg kick but Matus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Snow checks a low kick from Matus.
Matus misses with a hook. Snow ducked under it nicely.
Matus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snow.
A telegraphed right hand from Snow misses the target.
A low kick from Snow is predictable there
and Matus counters with a good, hard body kick but Snow shrugs it off.
Snow looks to land a right hand but Matus moved out of range.
Matus misses with an uppercut. Snow saw that one coming.
Matus throws a body punch but Snow moves out of range.
Matus scores with a leg kick.
Matus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Snow. That did some damage!
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Matus backs off Snow throws a huge counter combo but Matus manages to avoid it all.
Snow misses with a looping left.
Matus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Snow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Snow throws a looping overhand right but Matus ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Matus throws a front kick that sends Snow stumbling back into the cage.
Matus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Snow. That snapped Matus's head back.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Snow crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matus - the referee stops the clock and Snow gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matus. Snow manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Snow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matus to score with a decent uppercut.
Snow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Snow throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Matus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snow. Snow obviously looking to wear him down.
Snow misses with a wild combination.
Snow ducks right into an uppercut from Matus.
Don Juan Matus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Snow lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matus blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snow tries to land a body kick
and Matus counters with a low kick, right behind Snow 's knee.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Juan Matus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Juan Matus!
During a confident post fight interview, Don Juan Matus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Syn 536 - Maleficium
Date: Jul 21, 2017

#R1#
Matus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slow jab from Matus misses its intended target.
Matus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Correa moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Correa misses the target.
Matus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Correa manages to circle out of the way.
Correa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matus leaves Correa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jose Correa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matus thows a leg kick but Correa checks it
and Correa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matus slips a jab and a cross from Correa.
Matus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Correa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Correa misses with a straight right.
Matus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Correa just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Correa misses.
A shot to the liver by Matus. Beautiful body shot.
Correa throws a jab when Matus was well out of range.
Matus throws a front kick aimed at Correa's knee but Correa avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Correa. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Correa misses with a hook
and Matus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matus keeps Correa at a distance using the push kick.
Matus is looking to chop away at Correa's legs.
Matus misses with an uppercut.
Matus defending well as Correa loads up on a big left hand.
Correa misses with a wild body shot.
Correa takes a swing at Matus's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Correa tries to keep at a distance but Matus has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Matus.
Correa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Correa.
Correa misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Correa breaks from the clinch.
Correa pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Matus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Correa misses with an uppercut.
Matus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Correa.
Donk. Correa catches Matus right on the button with a cross.
Matus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body kick from Matus.
Correa throws a jab but it's blocked by Matus.
Correa scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Matus does it's job there.
Matus misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Correa! But no joy.
Correa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Correa misses.
Correa misses with a wild body shot.
Matus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Correa.
Matus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Correa.
Jab by Matus.
Correa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Matus counter with a right hand.
Don Juan Matus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Correa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Correa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.#T3#
Matus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Correa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matus looks for the body kick but Correa saw that one coming.
Matus looks for the body kick but Correa saw that one coming.
Matus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Correa.
Correa throws a sloppy body shot
and Matus counters with a body kick.
Matus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Correa's head backwards.
Correa misses the jab.
Correa misses with a hook.
Matus connects with a looping right hand.
Matus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Correa to score with a decent uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Correa checks a leg kick.
Correa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Correa scores with a hook to the body. Matus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matus connects with a body shot that sends Correa's belly button to the back.
Correa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Matus lands but Correa takes it in his stride.
Correa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Matus. Correa shrugs it off though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matus. Correa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matus throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Correa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Correa trying to control from Matus's half guard. Matus has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Correa throws a big elbow that misses.
Correa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matus is pulling down on Correa's head. It's preventing any offense from Correa, at least for the moment.
Matus looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Don Juan Matus 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.
#R2#
Matus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matus misses with a body shot
and Correa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Correa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Correa moves forwards but Matus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Correa looks to throw the jab but Matus is out of range.
Correa throws a hook to the side of Matus's head but Matus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matus loads up on a big right hand but Correa slips the punch.
Correa feints the counter takedown.
Correa slips a straight right by Matus.
Matus delivers a nice body kick.
Matus scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Correa misses.
Matus connects with a leg kick. Correa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Correa misses the shot to the body.
Matus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Matus here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Correa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Correa. #T1#
Matus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matus loads up on a big right hand but Correa slips the punch.
Correa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Correa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Correa.
Correa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Correa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Matus defends it well.
Correa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Matus.
Matus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Correa.
Correa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Matus.
Correa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matus manages to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Matus.
Correa blocks a head kick by Matus.
Matus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Correa.
Correa throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Correa misses the target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matus misses with a low kick.
Correa avoids the body shot from Matus. #T2#
Matus cracks the inside of Correa's front leg.
Matus scores with a nice right hand.
Correa shoots in but Matus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matus slips a jab and a cross from Correa.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Correa manages to avoid it.
Correa missing with a left hand there. Matus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Correa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Correa.
A leg kick checked by Correa.#CL#
Matus clinches up against the cage.
Matus tries to throw a body punch but Correa avoids it by throwing Matus back against the cage.
Correa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2#
Correa has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Matus regains guard immediately.
Matus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Correa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Correa wants to pass the guard but Matus is keeping the position.
Correa chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matus is trying to control the position but Correa postures up.
Correa trying to control the position from guard on top but Matus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Correa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matus looking to control.
Matus wants to sweep but no luck.
Correa scoring with some ground and pound.
Correa tries to free his leg and advance position but Matus is retaining full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Correa trying to control the position from guard on top but Matus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Correa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Correa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Correa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matus looking to control.
Correa trying to control the position from guard on top but Matus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matus blocks a jab.
Matus misses with a wild combination.
Correa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Correa misses with a right hand
and Matus counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd cheers as Correa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matus doesn't seem phased though.
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 Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matus throws a leg kick
enabling Correa to counter with a crisp jab.
Matus cracks Correa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Correa. That did some damage!
Correa throws a big shot that misses.
Correa throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Correa. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Correa misses the jab.
Matus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Correa.
Correa throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
Matus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matus scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus scores with a kick to the body.
Correa catches Matus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Correa.
Matus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Correa moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Correa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Correa tries to keep at a distance but Matus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matus is working Correa over against the cage.
Matus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Correa is defending well for now.
Matus tries a body shot but Correa blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matus.
Correa blocks a body shot from Matus.
Matus tries to throw a body punch but Correa avoids it by throwing Matus back against the cage.
Correa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matus's elbow.
Matus working aggressively here.
Correa struggles to land a body shot inside as Matus controls his hands.
Matus throws a head punch that misses.
Correa misses with the head strike.
Correa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Correa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Matus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Correa can turn it around.
Correa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Correa.
Correa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Correa misses with a body punch.
Matus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Correa backwards.
Matus blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Correa manages to break the clinch.
Matus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Correa throws a looping overhand right but Matus ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Correa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Correa scrambles back to his feet.
Correa missing with a left hand there. Matus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Correa misses with a body punch
and Matus counters with a stiff right hand.
Matus throws a body kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Matus. That snapped Correa's head back.
Correa throws a jab but it's blocked by Matus.
Correa tries to bum rush Matus with a series of wild strikes but Matus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy.
Matus connects with the punch.#T3#
Correa misses with a body punch
and Matus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice body punch from Correa.
Correa misses with an uppercut. Matus saw that one coming.
Matus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Correa misses with a lunging right hand
and Matus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Correa misses with an uppercut. Matus saw that one coming.
Matus throws a shot to the body.
Matus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Correa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.
Correa moves away from the strike by Matus.
Correa misses with a wild body shot.
Matus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Correa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Don Juan Matus is winning the standup battle so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matus, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Correa misses with a hook. Matus ducked under it nicely.
Jose Correa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Correa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Correa.
Correa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matus connects with a looping right hand.
Correa misses with an uppercut
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Correa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matus staying out of range there.
Correa throws a looping overhand right but Matus ducks down to avoid it.
Matus throws a low kick, looking for Correa's leg but Correa calmly moves out of range.
Nice shot by Matus.
Matus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Correa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matus slips a straight right by Correa.
Don Juan Matus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Correa swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Matus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Correa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Juan Matus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Juan Matus!
A relieved looking Don Juan Matus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jose Correa spoke after the fight, saying 'Merda!'.

Event: Syn 533 - Idiosyncratic
Date: Jul 07, 2017

#R1#
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murray .
Murray defending well as Matus loads up on a big left hand.
Matus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murray on the side of the head.
Murray tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matus with a jab.
Matus throws a right hand that misses
and Murray counters with a left to the body.
Matus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murray was well out of range. Poor timing from Matus.
Matus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Murray stuns Matus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matus looks to land a left hand but Murray moved out of range nicely.
Murray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murray connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Matus.
Matus moves out of range as Murray strikes.
Don Juan Matus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matus misses with a straight right.
Murray throws a jab when Matus was well out of range.#T1#
Matus thuds his right hand into Murray 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab lands there for Matus.
Matus lands with a right hand.
Murray moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murray swings for the body but Matus moves out of range.
Matus throws a head kick but Murray moves out of range.
Matus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murray misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matus counters with a nice uppercut.
Murray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matus misses with a looping left.
Matus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murray circles away quickly and effectively.
Murray scores with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murray lands with a straight right. Matus didn't see that one coming.
Matus is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Murray as he connects with a hook.
Murray fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matus throws a shot from downtown. Murray moves away and avoids it.
Matus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murray throws a leg kick which misses Matus's front leg but catches the back leg as Matus tries to avoid it.
Matus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matus throws a sloppy head kick and Murray moves out of range easily.
Murray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Murray avoids the body shot from Matus.
Matus throws a leg kick but Murray checks it.
Murray keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matus lands a leg kick that knocks Murray off balance momentarily.
Matus throws a jab but it's blocked by Murray .
Murray chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matus can pounce on him.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Murray .
A slapping body kick lands there for Matus.#T3#
Murray looks to throw the jab but Matus is out of range.
Matus tries to clinch up.
Matus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murray .
Matus flicks out a counter leg kick but Murray steps away.
Murray moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matus throws a low kick but Murray moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab, jab by Matus - just one landing.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matus misses with a left hand
letting Murray counter with a right hand.
Murray lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Matus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murray is out of range.
Matus gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Murray counters with a low kick, right behind Matus 's knee.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
Matus thinks about the counter body kick.
Matus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matus misses the jab.
It looked like Murray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murray misses with a leg kick.
Matus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Matus pushes Murray up against the cage in a clinch.
Murray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murray throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Matus breaks from the clinch.
Matus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matus scores with a nice strike.
Murray darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray misses the jab.
Matus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Murray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Murray cracks Matus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murray uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matus has time to react.
Matus lands a front kick.
Murray slips a straight right by Matus.
Matus scores with a jab.
Matus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big left from Murray misses.
Matus throws a leg kick but Murray sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murray throwing a counter right hand but Matus manages to avoid it.
Murray takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murray smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Murray checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murray is looking to counter punch.
A leg kick checked by Murray .
Matus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murray throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matus takes a swing at Murray 's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Matus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murray stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murray takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murray throws out the jab.
Murray blocks a jab.
And Murray counters with a quick kick to the body but Matus blocks it.
Murray moves out of range of the leg kick from Matus.
Murray slips a straight right by Matus.
Murray tried to counter with a leg kick but Matus avoided it.
Matus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Murray 's head.
Murray walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matus misses with the body kick
and Murray counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matus thinking.
Murray tries to land a leg kick but Matus saw it coming and moves away.
Matus misses with a body kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Matus. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Matus throws a jab when Murray was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Murray misses the target.
Matus looks to land a body kick but Murray moved away.#T2#
Matus swings for the body but Murray moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matus doesn't seem bothered though.
Murray has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matus.
Don Juan Matus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murray misses with a looping left.
Murray is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murray , right into the meat.
Murray closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murray takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murray throws a leg kick but Matus checks it.
Matus jabs Murray right on the nose. Murray blinks but takes it well.
Murray throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
Murray looks to throw the jab but Matus is out of range.
Matus lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Matus checks the leg kick.
Murray takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murray throws a jab when Matus was well out of range.
Matus throws a shot to the body.
Murray moves out of range as Matus throws a body kick.
Murray takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Murray tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matus connects with a leg kick. Murray looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Murray is looking to chop away at Matus's legs.
Matus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murray .
Murray swings for the body but Matus moves out of range.
Matus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murray has time to react.
Murray moves forwards but Matus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murray on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray misses with a left hand
and Matus counters with a straight right hand.
Murray throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matus counters with a straight right hand.
Murray misses with a right hand
and Matus counters with a stiff right hand.
Matus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murray misses with an uppercut. Matus saw that one coming.
Matus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matus scores with a leg kick.
Matus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Matus.
Murray takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Murray . That snapped Matus's head back.
Murray looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Some bone on bone action there as Matus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murray scores with a jab. Matus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Juan Matus 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Murray swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Matus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Murray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matus throws out the jab.
Murray half committed to a counter leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murray .
Matus looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Murray misses the target.
Matus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murray .
Murray backing away here, and Matus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matus slips under a jab.
Matus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murray .
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
No joy there for Murray , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus cracks the inside of Murray 's front leg.
Matus lands a nice shot to the body.
Murray shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murray backing away here, and Matus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murray checks it well.
It looked like Murray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matus defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand.
Murray throws a good cross that connects.
Matus throws the left hand but Murray avoids the punch easily.
Matus misses with a looping right.
As Matus backs away, Murray returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Murray lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Murray misses with a straight right.
Matus misses with an uppercut.
Murray getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murray sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Murray misses with an uppercut.
Murray staying out of range there.
Matus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murray checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Murray stuns Matus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matus misses with a jab to the body
and Murray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murray misses with a left hand
and Matus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murray throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Murray throws a push kick but Matus slaps the foot to one side.
Murray throws a right hand that misses
and Matus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murray tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matus missing with a left hand there. Murray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matus.
Matus throws a leg kick but Murray checks it.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
Murray looks to throw the jab but Matus is out of range.
Chad Murray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Crunch! Murray slams his shin into Matus's torso.
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but Matus is just out of range.
Matus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Murray misses the target.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
Matus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murray 's sensitive parts.
Matus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murray finds it's way round the side to connect with Matus's head.
Matus is looking to score with low kicks.
Murray takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Matus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murray will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Matus loads up on a big right hand but Murray slips the punch.
Murray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murray misses with a body shot.
Matus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matus avoids the body shot from Murray . #T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matus checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matus throws a lazy body kick
and Murray counters with a nice uppercut.
Matus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murray throws a right hand that misses
and Matus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matus lands a nice looking body shot.
Murray lands a nice shot to the body.
Matus connects with a solid leg kick.
Matus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murray swings widly with a right hand
and Matus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Don Juan Matus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matus blocks a low kick nicely.
Matus scores with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Don Juan Matus.
I've got Matus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Juan Matus!
Our winner, Don Juan Matus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Syn 531 - Incendiary
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Douglas connects with a high kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matus.
Matus misses with an uppercut. Douglas saw that one coming.
Jack Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Douglas scores with a head kick.
Matus connects with a single shot there.
Matus misses with a straight right.
Matus throws a leg kick
and Douglas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Douglas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Douglas moves away.
A good leg kick by Matus.
Matus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Douglas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matus clobbers Douglas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Douglas throws a solid leg kick but Matus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Douglas.
Matus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A shot to the body from Matus misses
and Douglas counters with a nice uppercut.
Douglas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Douglas misses its intended target.
Matus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Matus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Douglas connects with a right hand. Matus shakes it off.
Matus blocks a jab.
Matus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matus blocks a head kick by Douglas.
Matus connects with a crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Matus.
Douglas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matus.
Matus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Douglas looks to land a combination but Matus avoids it well.
Douglas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Douglas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Douglas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Matus drops his hands momentarily and Douglas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Douglas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Matus counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Douglas.
Douglas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matus.
Matus takes a swing at Douglas's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Matus does it's job there.
Matus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Douglas on the side of the head. #T2#
Matus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Douglas moves forwards but Matus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Matus - just one landing.
Matus avoids the body shot from Douglas.
Douglas throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
Matus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Douglas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Douglas misses with a wild body shot.
Matus throws a hook to the side of Douglas's head but Douglas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Douglas.
Matus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matus moves out of range of the strikes.
Matus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from Douglas. Those never looked like landing.
Douglas just misses with a punch to the body.
Matus misses the jab.
Matus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Douglas misses with a hook. Matus ducked under it nicely.
Matus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Douglas moves away from the strike by Matus. #T3#
Douglas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Douglas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matus walks into a jab.
Matus misses the shot to the body.
Douglas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Douglas looks to land a body kick but Matus moved away.
The fighters circling - Douglas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Douglas missing with a left hand there. Matus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Douglas throws out a leg kick but Matus moves out of range and Douglas only half commits.
Decent striking displayed by Douglas there.
Matus swings for the body but Douglas moves out of range.
Douglas tried to counter with a leg kick but Matus avoided it.
Douglas throws a leg kick which misses Matus's front leg but catches the back leg as Matus tries to avoid it.
Douglas throws an overhand right that lands on Matus's shoulder, as Matus tries to avoid the shot.
As Douglas backs off Matus throws a huge counter combo but Douglas manages to avoid it all.
Matus slips a jab and a cross from Douglas.
Matus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Douglas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Douglas misses with a hook. Matus ducked under it nicely.
A solid body kick from Matus.
Douglas looks to throw the jab but Matus is out of range.
Douglas falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Matus counter with a right hand.
Matus swings for the body but Douglas moves out of range.
Douglas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matus.
Matus lands a front kick.
Douglas throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matus! But no joy.
Matus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Douglas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Douglas moves out of range of the body kick from Matus.
Matus slips under a jab from Douglas.
Matus misses with a hook.
Matus takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Don Juan Matus 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.
#R2#
Douglas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Don Juan Matus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Douglas is out of range.
Douglas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Matus connects with the punch.
Jab from Matus.
Douglas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Douglas there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Douglas. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Douglas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matus.
Douglas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matus throws a lazy head kick
and Douglas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matus stuns Douglas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Douglas.
Douglas throws a hook to the side of Matus's head but Matus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Douglas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matus finds it's way round the side to connect with Douglas's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Douglas lands a nice shot to the body.
A cross from Matus lands.
Matus misses with a looping right.
Douglas loads up on a big right hand but Matus slips the punch.
Douglas throws an off balance right hand
and Matus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Douglas avoids the head kick by Matus.
Douglas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Matus. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Douglas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Douglas lands a jab.
Matus is looking to clinch.
Douglas blocks the body kick.
A big left from Douglas misses.
Matus scores with a nice strike.
Matus defending well as Douglas loads up on a big left hand.
Douglas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matus throws a shot from downtown. Douglas moves away and avoids it.
Matus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matus misses with a straight right.
Matus scores with a head kick.
Matus tries to score with a low kick but Douglas moves his leg out of the way.
Douglas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matus.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Douglas.#T2#
Douglas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matus.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matus drops his hands momentarily and Douglas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matus moves away from the strike by Douglas.
Douglas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Douglas throws a body shot but no joy.
Matus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matus missing with a left hand there. Douglas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Douglas feints and then cracks Matus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matus down.
Matus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Douglas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Douglas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matus throws out the jab.
Douglas gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Matus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Douglas.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matus is looking to clinch.
Matus throws a low kick, looking for Douglas's leg but Douglas calmly moves out of range.
Douglas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matus. That did some damage!
Matus throws a jab but it's blocked by Douglas. #T3#
Matus wants to slow Douglas down by chopping away at his legs.
Matus with a nice cross.
Douglas throws a head kick but Matus moves out of range.
Matus is looking to chop away at Douglas's legs.
Douglas throwing a counter right hand but Matus manages to avoid it.
Matus works the jab nicely.
Douglas cracks Matus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matus throws out a loose jab but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Matus.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matus! But no joy.
Douglas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matus throws a lazy right hand but Douglas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matus cracks Douglas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matus throws a hook to the side of Douglas's head but Douglas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Douglas checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Douglas misses with an uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Douglas.
An attempted straight right counter from Douglas misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matus.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matus checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Matus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Douglas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Douglas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Douglas misses with a looping left.
Douglas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Douglas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matus.
Douglas connects with a leg kick. Matus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Douglas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Douglas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matus. Matus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice uppercut there from Matus.
Douglas misses with a wild combination.
Matus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Juan Matus 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Douglas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Douglas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matus.
Matus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Douglas in his tracks.
Douglas lands a leg kick that knocks Matus off balance momentarily.
Douglas scores with a body shot.
Matus throws a hook but Douglas avoids it easily.
Douglas checks a leg kick.
Douglas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Matus throws a leg kick which misses Douglas's front leg but catches the back leg as Douglas tries to avoid it.
Douglas staying out of range there.
Douglas fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matus avoids the body shot from Douglas.
Matus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Douglas with a body shot.
Douglas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matus.
Good leg kick by Matus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Douglas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Douglas checks it well.
Douglas thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
Douglas defending well as Matus loads up on a big left hand.
Douglas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Douglas looks to score with a jab to the body but Matus is just out of range.
Douglas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Douglas manages to avoid it.
Matus throws an overhand right that lands on Douglas's shoulder, as Douglas tries to avoid the shot.
Matus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Douglas.
Matus tries a quick counter leg kick but Douglas is wise to it.
Matus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Douglas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matus thinks about the counter body kick.
Matus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Douglas.
Matus throws a lazy body kick
and Douglas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matus tried to score with a low kick but Douglas checks it.
Matus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matus counters with a body kick.
Matus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Douglas.
Douglas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Matus connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Douglas tried to counter with a leg kick but Matus avoided it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Douglas. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Douglas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Douglas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matus.
Matus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matus avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Douglas. That's going to slow Matus down.
Matus jabs at Douglas's body.
A swing and a miss from Douglas.
It seemed like Matus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matus throws a jab when Douglas was well out of range.
Douglas clobbers Matus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matus throws a wild body kick that Douglas sees coming a mile off.
Matus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Douglas. #T3#
Matus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Douglas.
Douglas throws a big counter combination but Matus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jab by Douglas.
Douglas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Matus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Douglas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Douglas swings for the body but Matus moves out of range.
Matus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matus swings for the body but Douglas moves out of range.
Matus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That kick from Matus tenderised Douglas's leg. Douglas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matus throws a looping overhand right but Douglas ducks down to avoid it.
Matus misses with an uppercut. Douglas saw that one coming.
Douglas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Douglas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crunch! Matus slams his shin into Douglas's torso.#T4#
Matus connects with a body shot that sends Douglas's belly button to the back.
Matus misses with a body kick.
Matus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Douglas.
Matus throws a hook but Douglas avoids it easily.
Douglas misses with a two punch combination.
Douglas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Douglas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Douglas might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Douglas misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Douglas moves out of range of the leg kick from Matus.
Matus misses with a straight left.
Matus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matus tries to move into range but Douglas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Douglas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Don Juan Matus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Douglas misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Don Juan Matus.
Well Matus 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Juan Matus!
During a confident post fight interview, Don Juan Matus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jack Douglas spoke after the fight, saying 'The judges are corrupt! I should have won that.'.

Event: Syn 529 - Gravity
Date: Jun 09, 2017

#R1#
Matus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lil Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matus throws a hook but Wayne avoids it easily.
Matus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Matus misses with a body kick.
Matus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wayne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matus throws a push kick but Wayne slaps the foot to one side.
Wayne was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wayne.
Matus scores with a hook to the body. Wayne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wayne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab by Wayne.
Wayne has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Keyboard Warriors in the buildup to the fight.
Matus throws a lazy right hand but Wayne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Wayne misses with a low kick.
Wayne throws a chopping leg kick but Matus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wayne keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick from Wayne misses.
Matus looks to land a left hand but Wayne moved out of range nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wayne.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice cross by Wayne.#T1#
Wayne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wayne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matus connects with a jab.
Matus tries a low kick but Wayne avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Wayne misses the target.
Wayne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Matus misses its intended target.
Matus moves out of range of the body kick.
Wayne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matus.
Wayne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wayne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matus scores with a jab. Wayne acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
Matus checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Matus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wayne in his tracks.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
Matus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matus scores with a shot to the body.
Wayne misses with a low kick.
Matus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wayne.
Matus throws out a loose jab but Wayne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wayne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wayne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wayne connects with a leg kick. Matus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wayne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wayne moves out of range as Matus strikes.
Matus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wayne looks to land a body kick but Matus moved away.
Matus throws a leg kick which misses Wayne's front leg but catches the back leg as Wayne tries to avoid it.
Matus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wayne. #CL2#
Matus has managed to clinch. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Matus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wayne backwards.
Wayne can't find room to land a body shot as Matus controls the action.
Matus blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wayne.
A left hand lands to the body for Wayne.
Matus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wayne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Matus.
Matus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matus lands a right hand. #BC2#
Matus breaks the clinch.
Wayne throws a front kick aimed at Matus's knee but Matus avoids it well.
Matus cracks Wayne with an open hand slap.
Matus tries to land a leg kick but Wayne saw it coming and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy.
Wayne cracks a nice hook into Matus's ribs.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Matus slips a straight right by Wayne.
Matus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matus misses with a hook.
Matus misses with a low kick.
Wayne walks into a left hand.
Wayne missing with a left hand there. Matus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matus takes one to the chin there.
Wayne throws a push kick but Matus slaps the foot to one side.
Matus works Wayne's body with a nice hook.
Matus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wayne.
Matus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matus moves out of range of the strikes.
Matus throws a lazy right hand but Wayne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wayne lands a jab to the nose.
Wayne throws an off balance right hand
and Wayne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matus throws a lazy right hand but Wayne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Matus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wayne's head.
Matus misses with an uppercut
and Wayne counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wayne lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matus misses with some punches.
Matus looking to throw knees to the head but Wayne is blocking nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Matus in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wayne swings wildly with an uppercut but Matus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wayne digs a right hand underneath Matus's ribcage. Matus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wayne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wayne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne tries a body shot but Matus blocks it.
Matus stalling in the clinch.
Matus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Wayne - that landed with a thud.
Wayne lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wayne tries to work over Matus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Wayne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Matus as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Matus.
A short body shot lands from Wayne as the two fighters clinch.
Wayne misses with some punches.
Matus misses with a punch to the body.
Matus tries a body shot but Wayne blocks it.
Wayne misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice body punch from Wayne.
Wayne lands a body punch.
Wayne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matus's elbow.
Wayne blocking some punches.
Matus tries to throw a body punch but Wayne avoids it by throwing Matus back against the cage.
Lil Wayne has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Matus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
Wayne looks to land a right hand but Matus moved out of range.
Matus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matus catches Wayne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wayne was well out of range. Poor timing from Matus.#T2#
Matus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matus is looking to land body kicks.
Wayne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matus.
Matus tries a low kick but Wayne avoids it.
Wayne throws a head kick but Matus moves out of range.
Wayne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matus misses the jab.
Matus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Matus lands with a shot to the body.
Matus misses with a looping left.
Matus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Matus blocks the low kick.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
Matus throws out a counter right but Wayne avoids it with no problem.
Wayne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matus misses with a wild body shot.
Wayne clobbers Matus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Matus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wayne tries to land a leg kick but Matus saw it coming and moves away.
Wayne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wayne misses with a hook. Matus ducked under it nicely.
Matus with a nice cross.
Matus checks a leg kick.
Matus connects with a right hand. Wayne shakes it off.
Wayne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wayne looks to land a body kick but Matus moved away.
Wayne cracks Matus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wayne walks into a stiff left hand from Matus.
Matus moves out of range as Wayne throws a body kick.
Matus cracks Wayne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wayne checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matus throws an overhand right that lands on Wayne's shoulder, as Wayne tries to avoid the shot.
Matus throws a front kick that sends Wayne stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wayne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matus's calf.
Matus misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Wayne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matus misses with a hook. Wayne ducked under it nicely.
Matus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wayne misses with a body kick.
Matus scores with the left hand. Wayne knows he should have avoided that one.
Wayne loads up on a big right hand but Matus slips the punch.
Matus lands a nice looking body kick.
Matus misses with a body kick.
Wayne takes one on the button.
Wayne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matus throws a big shot that misses.
Matus connects with an inside leg kick.
Wayne throws a front kick that sends Matus stumbling back into the cage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wayne checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Wayne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wayne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wayne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matus throws a wild body kick that Wayne sees coming a mile off.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wayne moves away.
Wayne looks for the body kick but Matus saw that one coming.
Wayne looks to throw a body kick
and Matus counters with a nice body kick.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Matus moved away.
Matus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wayne.
Matus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wayne.
Matus throws a hook but Wayne avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
Wayne pushes Matus away with a front kick.
Wayne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matus.
A thudding body kick lands there by Matus! #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Wayne.
Wayne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Wayne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matus, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matus.
Matus stalling in the clinch but Wayne improves position. #BC#
Wayne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wayne throws a nice outside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wayne checks a leg kick.
Matus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
Matus follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Matus throws the left hand but Wayne avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Wayne misses its target.
Matus loads up on a big right hand but Wayne slips the punch.
Matus misses with a body kick. #CL#
Wayne moves into the clinch.
Wayne takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wayne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matuss head.
Wayne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matus smiles and moves away.
Wayne throws a low kick but Matus moves out of range easily. #T2#
Wayne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wayne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matus to score with a decent uppercut.
Matus blocks a jab.
A clash of legs there as Wayne blocks the low kick.
Wayne is looking to counter the offense by Matus and move into the clinch.#CL#
Wayne clinches.
Matus tries to land a knee to the head but Wayne blocks with his arms.
Wayne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wayne misses with some punches.
Wayne lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wayne.
Matus trying to land knees to the body.
Matus tries to work over Wayne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matus struggles to land a body shot inside as Wayne controls his hands.
Wayne lands with a light punch inside.
Wayne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wayne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wayne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matus. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wayne.
Matus misses with a knee to the head.
Wayne tries to throw a body punch but Matus avoids it by throwing Wayne back against the cage.
Matus prevents a body shot from Wayne.
Matus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Matus tries to throw a body punch but Wayne avoids it by throwing Matus back against the cage.
Matus is leaning against Wayne and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matus.
Matus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wayne blocks it with crossed arms.
Matus prevents a body shot from Wayne.
Wayne struggles to land a body shot inside as Matus controls his hands.
Matus trying to land knees to the body.
Wayne dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Matus misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne misses with a body punch.
Wayne lands a nice uppercut.
Matus lands a right hand. #T4#
Wayne tries a body shot but Matus blocks it.
Matus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wayne backwards.
Wayne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wayne lands a shoulder strike.
Wayne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wayne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matus tries to throw a body punch but Wayne avoids it by throwing Matus back against the cage.
Matus misses with a punch on the inside.
Matus lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Matus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wayne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matus counters with a nice body kick.
Wayne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Matus.
Matus lands with a right hand.
Wayne swats away the attempt to clinch by Matus.
Matus takes a swing at Wayne's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Don Juan Matus just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Wayne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matus slips under a jab from Wayne.
Wayne on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wayne misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Wayne.
Wayne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matus.
Wayne tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Matus manages to circle out of the way.
Matus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wayne throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Matus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wayne was well out of range. Poor timing from Matus.
Wayne is looking to counter punch.
Wayne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matus throws out the jab.
Matus throws a low kick but Wayne avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wayne.
Wayne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
Wayne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matus misses with a straight left. #CL#
Wayne clinches up against the cage.
Wayne is trying to pull guard but Matus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Matus tries to land a knee to the head but Wayne blocks with his arms.
Matus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wayne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wayne scores with a shoulder strike.
Matus looking to slow down the pace here.
Wayne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wayne tries to throw a body punch but Matus avoids it by throwing Wayne back against the cage.
Wayne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wayne is leaning against Matus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Wayne.
Matus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matus has a couple of punches blocked by Wayne.
Wayne digs a right hand underneath Matus's ribcage. Matus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matus is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wayne lands a left hand.
Wayne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Wayne.
Wayne lands an uppercut.#T2#
Wayne tries to work over Matus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Matus.
Matus has a couple of punches blocked by Wayne.
Wayne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matus misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wayne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Wayne - that landed with a thud.
Matus tries to throw a body punch but Wayne avoids it by throwing Matus back against the cage. #BC#
Wayne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Wayne. Beautiful body shot.
Matus tries to move into range but Wayne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wayne throws a push kick but Matus slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Matus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matus throws a poor cross that misses
and Wayne counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matus misses with a body shot.
Matus tries to close the distance and clinch but Wayne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wayne.#T3#
Wayne lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wayne throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL#
Wayne clinches up with Matus and pushes him back against the cage.
Wayne is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wayne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Wayne breaks the clinch.
Wayne looks to land a right hand but Matus moved out of range.
Wayne throws an overhand right that lands on Matus's shoulder, as Matus tries to avoid the shot.
Wayne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wayne lands a leg kick that knocks Matus off balance momentarily.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wayne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wayne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matus in his tracks.
Matus has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wayne.
Matus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wayne.
Wayne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matus throws out the jab. #T4#
Wayne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wayne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wayne throws a push kick but Matus slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matus.
Matus defending well as Wayne loads up on a big left hand.
Wayne scores with a spinning back kick!
Matus cracks the inside of Wayne's front leg.
Wayne misses the jab.
Wayne does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lil Wayne is winning the standup battle so far.
Matus throws a body punch but Wayne moves out of range.
Wayne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matus throws a solid leg kick but Wayne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matus.
Matus throws a solid leg kick but Wayne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matus.
Wayne throws out a loose jab but Matus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wayne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matus looks to score with a jab to the body but Wayne is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lil Wayne had his way with Don Juan Matus in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Wayne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matus lands a jab to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wayne.
Matus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little feinted left hand from Wayne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A good leg kick by Wayne.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
As Wayne backs off Matus throws a huge counter combo but Wayne manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Wayne drives through and clinches with Matus against the cage.
Matus is trying to break free.
Wayne blocks an uppercut.
Matus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wayne is leaning against Matus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matus blocks a body shot from Wayne.
Wayne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wayne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wayne backwards. #T1#
Wayne working aggressively here.
Wayne lands an uppercut.
Wayne blocks a body shot from Matus.
Matus tries to work over Wayne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wayne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wayne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wayne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wayne effectively controlling the action here.
Matus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wayne blocks a body shot from Matus. #BC#
Wayne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matus misses with a body kick.
Wayne throws the kick towards the body but Matus avoids it.
Matus misses the shot to the body.
Matus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
Lil Wayne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Matus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wayne throws a sloppy head kick and Matus moves out of range easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wayne.
A good leg kick by Wayne.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne avoids the body shot from Matus.
Matus lands a front kick.
Matus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wayne can pounce on him.
Wayne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matus checks it well.
Matus avoids the body shot from Wayne.
A countering left hand to the body from Matus misses.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Matus is just out of range.
It seemed like Matus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wayne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wayne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wayne blocks a leg kick.
Matus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Wayne rushes Matus and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Matus goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Matus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matus misses with a head kick.
Wayne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matus to score with a decent uppercut.
Wayne connects with a looping right hand.
Matus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wayne.
Matus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wayne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Matus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wayne walks into a straight right hand from Matus.
Matus is looking to land body kicks.
Matus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wayne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matus checks a low kick from Wayne.
Matus throws a shot to the body. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wayne misses with a hook.
Wayne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wayne throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Matus counters with a straight right hand.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Wayne misses.
Wayne throws a hook to the side of Matus's head but Matus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wayne moves out of range as Matus throws a body kick.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Matus scores with a shot to the body.
Wayne misses with an uppercut
and Matus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matus scores with a jab to the body.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wayne manages to avoid it.
Don Juan Matus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Matus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wayne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

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 Lil Wayne.
I think Matus 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49

The fight is ruled a draw!
Lil Wayne retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: Syn 526 - Xtreme
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Donowitz throws a hook but Matus blocks it.
Matus connects with a nice looking jab.
Donowitz loads up on a big right hand but Matus slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Donowitz misses the target.
Donowitz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matus on the side of the head.
Matus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice body punch from Donowitz.
Matus lands a nice looking body kick.
Matus throws a chopping leg kick but Donowitz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matus misses the jab.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy.
Donowitz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matus.
Donowitz scores with a hook to the body. Matus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Donowitz tries to work over Matus's front leg with a kick but Matus checks it.
Donowitz shoots in but Matus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donowitz throws out the jab. #T1#
Matus throws a looping overhand right but Donowitz ducks down to avoid it.
Donowitz scores with a decent looking hook.
Matus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Donowitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matus throws a solid leg kick but Donowitz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matus.
Matus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Matus.
Matus connects with a nice looking jab.
Donowitz misses with a looping right.
Don Juan Matus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donowitz lands an overhand right.
Donowitz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Matus throws an overhand right that lands on Donowitz's shoulder, as Donowitz tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Matus.
Donowitz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Donowitz. That did some damage!
Donowitz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus walks into a straight right hand from Donowitz.
Donowitz lands with a hook. Matus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Donowitz clobbers Matus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Donowitz loads up on a big right hand but Matus slips the punch.#CL2#
Matus clinches up with Donowitz and pushes him back against the cage.
Matus misses with a punch on the inside.
Matus stalling the fight.
Matus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Donowitz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Matus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Donowitzs head.
Matus working aggressively here.
Matus misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Donowitz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Donowitz.
Donowitz jabs at Matus's body.
Good work by Matus as he checks the leg kick.
Donowitz lands a slapping body shot.
Donowitz misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Matus misses.
Donowitz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Donowitz punishes Matus's body with a nice straight punch.
Matus throws a lazy right hand but Donowitz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Donowitz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matus under the eye.
Matus throws the left hand but Donowitz avoids the punch easily.
Matus blocks a jab.
Nice body kick from Donowitz.
Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Donowitz lands with a nice body kick.
Matus cracks Donowitz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matus throws out a leg kick but Donowitz moves out of range and Matus only half commits.
Matus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Donowitz takes a swing at Matus's ribcage but misses.
Matus lands a head shot.
Donowitz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matus throws a leg kick but Donowitz moved away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Donowitz throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
Matus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Donowitz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Donowitz staying out of range there.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
A telegraphed right hand from Matus misses the target.
Donowitz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Donowitz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donowitz slips under a jab from Matus.
Matus throws a poor cross that misses
and Donowitz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Donowitz.
Matus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Donowitz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donowitz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Donowitz cracks the inside of Matus's front leg.
Matus throws a leg kick but Donowitz moved away.
Donowitz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Donowitz slips under a jab from Matus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Donowitz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Matus throws a lazy right hand but Donowitz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donowitz looks to land a left hand but Matus moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Donowitz.
Donowitz connects with a looping right hand.
Donowitz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matus can do to turn this around?
Donowitz works Matus's body with a nice hook.
Donowitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matus.
Matus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donowitz is looking to chop away at Matus's legs.
Matus wants to land a leg kick but Donowitz is out of range.
Donowitz looks to land a body kick but Matus moved away.
Donowitz moves out of range as Matus strikes.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Matus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Donowitz.
Donowitz missing with a left hand there. Matus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donowitz slips under a jab.
Matus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Donowitz darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Donowitz throws a chopping leg kick but Matus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Donowitz misses with a straight right.
Matus lands with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Donowitz.
Matus follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A jab from Matus misses.
Matus takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD#
Donowitz looking to score a takedown here. Matus is defending well but Donowitz drives through and ends up in Matus's guard.
Donowitz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matus keeping moving, preventing Donowitz from controlling successfully.
Matus has his hands on Donowitz's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Donowitz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matus is on top in guard. #REVB#
Matus stopping the sweep attempt from Donowitz.
Matus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Donowitz wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Donowitz is working hard here to advance position.
Matus looking to sit in guard and control but Donowitz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donowitz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matus is adopting a defensive guard.
Donowitz landing with the ground and pound.
Matus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Donowitz is in close to Matus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Matus has momentary wrist control but Donowitz slips an elbow through the middle.
Matus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matus is adopting a defensive guard.
Donowitz throwing strikes from guard but Matus blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donowitz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Donowitz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Matus looks to score with a jab to the body but Donowitz is just out of range.
Donowitz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donowitz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matus under the eye.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Donowitz.
Matus staying out of range there.
Donowitz misses with a hook.
Donowitz moves away from the strike by Matus.
Donowitz misses with a body kick.
Matus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Donowitz with a body shot.
Matus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Donowitz throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz swings for the body but Matus moves out of range.
Matus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the body from Matus misses
and Donowitz counters with a nice uppercut.
Donowitz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Donowitz misses the body punch
and Matus counters with a nice uppercut.
Matus throws a jab when Donowitz was well out of range.#T1#
Donowitz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abraham Donowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Donowitz scoring well with a low kick there.
Matus needs to keep his hands up - Donowitz had a free shot at his head there.
Donowitz misses with a hook. Matus ducked under it nicely.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
Donowitz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matus slips a jab from Donowitz.
Nice cross by Matus.
Matus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Matus throws a low kick but Donowitz avoids it.
Donowitz misses with a hook.
Donowitz looks to throw the jab but Matus is out of range.
Matus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Donowitz can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donowitz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Matus just manages to avoid it.#T2#
Matus avoids the body shot from Donowitz.
Donowitz swings for the body but Matus moves out of range.
Matus throws a hook but Donowitz avoids it easily.
Matus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Donowitz throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Matus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Donowitz blocks a leg kick.
Matus jabs at Donowitz's body.
Matus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donowitz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donowitz scores with a nice body kick.
Matus scoring well with a low kick there.
Donowitz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donowitz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donowitz cracks Matus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab from Matus.#T3#
Donowitz misses with a body kick.
Matus tries a quick counter leg kick but Donowitz is wise to it.
Donowitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matus.
Donowitz throws a jab when Matus was well out of range.
Matus tries a quick counter leg kick but Donowitz is wise to it.
Donowitz cracks a nice hook into Matus's ribs.
Donowitz throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz throws a poor cross that misses
and Matus counters with a straight right hand.
Matus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matus throws the left hand but Donowitz avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz shoots in but no luck this time.
Donowitz throws a low kick but Matus moves out of range easily.
Donowitz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Donowitz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Donowitz slips under a jab from Matus.
A leg kick checked by Donowitz.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
Donowitz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.#T4#
Donowitz tests Matus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donowitz defending well as Matus loads up on a big left hand.
Abraham Donowitz is winning the standup battle so far.
Donowitz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matus slips a straight right by Donowitz.
Donowitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matus throws a shot from downtown. Donowitz moves away and avoids it.
Donowitz swings for the body but Matus moves out of range.
Crunch! Matus slams his shin into Donowitz's torso.
Matus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut. Matus saw that one coming.
Matus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donowitz throws an overhand right that lands on Matus's shoulder, as Matus tries to avoid the shot.
Matus throws out a counter right but Donowitz avoids it with no problem.
Donowitz moves away from the strike by Matus.
Donowitz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Donowitz clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Donowitz staying out of range there.
Matus lands with a nice body punch.
Matus looks to throw the jab but Donowitz is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Donowitz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donowitz connects with a looping right hand.
Donowitz loads up on a big right hand but Matus slips the punch.
Donowitz throws a big shot that misses.
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donowitz throws out the jab.
Nice cross by Donowitz.
A big right from Donowitz misses.
Donowitz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donowitz connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz throws an off balance right hand
and Matus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donowitz lands a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Donowitz! #T1#
Matus is looking to clinch.
Matus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donowitz throws a jab when Matus was well out of range.
Matus walks into a left hand.
Matus misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with a wild body shot.
Donowitz misses with a hook.
A low kick from Donowitz misses
and Matus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matus lands with a shot to the body.
Donowitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Donowitz.
Matus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Donowitz is looking to counter punch.
Donowitz defending well as Matus loads up on a big left hand.
Donowitz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donowitz moves out of range of the strikes.
Donowitz throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
Matus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Matus!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Donowitz throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
Matus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Donowitz tries to land a front kick but Matus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Donowitz swats away the attempt to clinch by Matus.
Matus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donowitz.
Matus scores with a hook to the body. Donowitz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matus is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Donowitz misses the target.
Donowitz throws a lazy right hand but Matus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
Matus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donowitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matus throws out the jab.
Donowitz moves away from the strike by Matus.
Matus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donowitz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donowitz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Matus just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Donowitz slips a straight right by Matus.
Donowitz looks for the body kick but Matus saw that one coming.
Donowitz lands a body shot.
Donowitz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matus doesn't seem bothered though.
Donowitz blocks a jab.
Donowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Matus is just out of range.
Matus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Matus throws a jab but it's blocked by Donowitz.
Donowitz is looking to counter punch.
Matus misses with a low kick.
Donowitz is looking to counter punch.
Donowitz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Donowitz just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Matus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A combination from Matus does no damage.
Matus looks to land a left hand but Donowitz moved out of range nicely.
Donowitz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Matus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
Donowitz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matus in his tracks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A good leg kick by Donowitz.
Donowitz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matus throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Donowitz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donowitz slips a jab from Matus.
Matus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donowitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donowitz takes a swing at Matus's ribcage but misses.
Donowitz with a hook.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donowitz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Donowitz finds it's way round the side to connect with Matus's head.
Matus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Abraham Donowitz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Donowitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
Donowitz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Donowitz is predictable there
and Matus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Donowitz finds it's way through Matus's defenses.
Matus throws an overhand right that lands on Donowitz's shoulder, as Donowitz tries to avoid the shot.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Donowitz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matus on the side of the head.
Matus misses with a low kick.
Donowitz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donowitz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Donowitz checks the leg kick.
Donowitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matus.
Donowitz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matus.
Donowitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matus throws out the jab. #T1#
A big left from Donowitz misses.
Donowitz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matus! But no joy.
Matus misses the jab.
Matus connects with the punch.
Donowitz lands with a shot to the body.
Donowitz misses with a body shot.
Donowitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matus.
Donowitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matus manages to avoid it.
Donowitz misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Donowitz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donowitz lands a lovely overhand right.
Matus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Donowitz misses.
Matus moves away from the strike by Donowitz.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matus.
Donowitz feinted with a counter takedown.
Don Juan Matus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Donowitz just misses with a punch to the body.
Matus flicks out a counter leg kick but Donowitz steps away.
Matus throws the left hand but Donowitz avoids the punch easily.
Matus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matus. Donowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donowitz moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donowitz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A swing and a miss from Donowitz.
A telegraphed right hand from Donowitz misses the target.
Donowitz lands a jab to Matus's midsection.
Donowitz throws a big shot that misses.
Donowitz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Matus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Donowitz misses with a hook. Matus ducked under it nicely.
Matus misses with a looping right.
Matus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donowitz looks to throw a body kick
and Matus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Donowitz thinking. #T3#
Matus looks to score with a jab to the body but Donowitz is just out of range.
Donowitz throws a big shot that misses.
Matus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Donowitz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Donowitz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matus slips a straight right by Donowitz.
Donowitz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Matus takes a step back to recover.
Donowitz misses with a straight left.
Donowitz thuds his right hand into Matus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matus misses with a wild body shot.
Donowitz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donowitz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matus's calf.
Donowitz throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Donowitz connects with the punch.
Matus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Matus.
Matus throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz staying out of range there.
Donowitz throws a quick counter head kick but Matus was just out of range.#TD#
Donowitz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Donowitz looks up at the clock and then as Matus takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Donowitz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Donowitz scores with punches from side control.
Matus struggling a bit here.
Matus tries to improve position but can't.
Donowitz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Donowitz scores with punches from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Donowitz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Donowitz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Donowitz!
Abraham Donowitz is the new featherweight champion!
Abraham Donowitz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 523 - Recovery
Date: May 05, 2017

#R1#
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rapture avoids the body shot from Matus.
Rapture throws a leg kick that misses.
Matus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rapture has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rapture and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rapture tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matus! But no joy.
Matus looks to land a left hand but Rapture moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Rapture finds it's target.
Rapture moves away from the strike by Matus.
Matus swings widly with a right hand
and Rapture counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapture avoids the body shot from Matus.
Matus throws a poor cross that misses
and Rapture counters with a one-two to the body.
Rapture looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rapture tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Matus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matus throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Rapture shoots in but Matus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matus digs a good hook to Rapture's body.
Don Juan Matus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rapture checks a leg kick.
Rapture takes a swing at Matus's ribcage but misses.
Matus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matus connects with a body shot that sends Rapture's belly button to the back.
Rapture tries for a takedown but Matus circles away easily
and Matus counters with an inside leg kick.
Rapture moves out of range of the body kick from Matus.
Rapture works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matus throws an overhand right that lands on Rapture's shoulder, as Rapture tries to avoid the shot.
Matus slips under a jab from Rapture.
Matus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rapture half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Matus blocks the leg kick.
Rapture tries a head kick but it misses.
Matus tries to score with a low kick but Rapture moves his leg out of the way.
Rapture listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rapture steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matus.
Matus misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus throws a shot from downtown. Rapture moves away and avoids it.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rapture wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Don Juan Matus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapture catches Matus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rapture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rapture takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matus lands a really nice looking cross but Rapture seems unphased.
Nice body punch from Matus. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Matus misses the target.
Matus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rapture has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rapture scores with a jab to the body.
Matus moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Matus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rapture.
Matus moves out of range of the strikes.
Matus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rapture looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matus throws a shot from downtown. Rapture moves away and avoids it.
Matus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rapture throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matus misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Matus moves into the clinch.
Matus scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matus cracks Rapture with a nice body shot.
Matus struggles to land a body shot inside as Rapture controls his hands.
Matus lands a shot to the body.
Rapture misses with a punch on the inside.
Rapture gets through Matus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Matus.
Rapture prevents a body shot from Matus.
Matus misses with a punch to the body.
Rapture prevents a body shot from Matus.
Rapture tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matus scores with a shoulder strike.
Rapture misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rapture misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rapture blocking some punches.
Rapture prevents a body shot from Matus.
Still in the clinch, Rapture scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matus working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Juan Matus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Matus gets tackled into the cage by Rapture. Rapture maintains the clinch.
Rapture can't find room to land a body shot as Matus controls the action.
Matus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rapture's elbow. #TD#
Rapture is trying to trip Matus. He has hold of a leg but Matus is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rapture persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Matus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matus has momentary wrist control but Rapture slips an elbow through the middle.
Rapture postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matus thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Matus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rapture trying to hold on to Matus's head to control him but Matus postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rapture looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Rapture looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Matus not doing much here. #SUB#
Rapture actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rapture actively working from the bottom here.
Rapture tries to roll over but Matus keeps him under control.
Matus not doing much here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rapture trying to control but Matus postures up. #SUB#
Rapture actively working from the bottom here.
Matus is pressing down on Rapture's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rapture is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matus wants to control but Rapture is keeping him busy.
Matus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Matus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Rapture is trying to escape the mount.
Matus controlling the position easily from mount.
Rapture is looking to get to half guard.
Rapture is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Matus wants to take Rapture's back here but Rapture is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Matus controlling from mount.
Matus is continuing to stall.
Rapture keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matus wants to take his opponent's back but Rapture doesn't allow it.
Matus avoids the attempt from Rapture to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Matus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rapture.
Matus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matus connects with a leg kick. Rapture looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rapture chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matus can pounce on him.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy.
Rapture avoids the body shot from Matus.
Matus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rapture fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapture throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Don Juan Matus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rapture throws a low kick but Matus moves out of range easily.
Matus's corner calls for a 1-2. Matus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Matus throws a looping overhand right but Rapture ducks down to avoid it.
Rapture bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rapture is looking to counter punch.
Matus lands with a good body shot.
Matus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rapture misses the target.
Matus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rapture counters with a two punch combo.
Rapture moves away from the strike by Matus.
Matus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rapture.
Matus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matus tries to score with a low kick but Rapture moves his leg out of the way.
Some bone on bone action there as Rapture checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rapture is looking to counter punch.
Matus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rapture closes the distance and clinches up with Matus, looking for a takedown. Rapture pushes Matus against the cage but Matus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice side step and Matus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rapture lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rapture counters with a series of strikes. Matus will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rapture connects with a single shot there.
Rapture cracks the inside of Matus's front leg.
Matus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rapture tries to counter with a takedown but Matus is quick to defend against it.
Matus tries to move into range but Rapture moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rapture swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rapture throws a head kick that misses.
Matus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rapture with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matus to score with a decent uppercut.
Rapture moves out of range of the body kick.
Rapture thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rapture throws a big shot that misses.
Rapture misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Matus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rapture will feel that in the morning.
Rapture bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Matus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matus misses with a straight right.
Rapture appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rapture was well out of range. Poor timing from Matus.
Rapture attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matus cracks Rapture with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rapture is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rapture takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rapture throws a front kick aimed at Matus's knee but Matus avoids it well.
Matus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rapture counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rapture with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matus to score with a decent uppercut.
Matus lands with an uppercut that bounces Rapture off the cage and back into range.
Rapture doesn't manage to clinch there - Matus circles away. #T4#
Matus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rapture throwing a counter right hand but Matus manages to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Matus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matus - that will leave a mark!
Rapture misses with a two punch combination.
Matus is looking to land body kicks.
Matus misses with a low kick.
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rapture.
Matus slips under a jab.
Matus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rapture has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rapture.
Rapture will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Juan Matus really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Matus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rapture counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matus misses with a hook.
Matus takes a swing at Rapture's ribcage but misses.
Rapture keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matus.
Rapture blocks the body kick.
Matus slips a jab from Rapture.
Matus blocks a jab.
Rapture throws an off balance right hand
and Matus counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Rapture changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Matus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rapture working the strikes but Matus uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Rapture slips a nice elbow through Matus's hands, connecting with Matus's forehead.
Rapture lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Rapture stands up over Matus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Joaquim Rapture overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rapture manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Rapture throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rapture is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rapture wants to control but Matus postures up.#T2#
Rapture tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rapture prevents Matus from moving into mount.
Rapture tries to buck Matus off but Matus is having none of it.
Matus tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Matus staying calm.
Rapture tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Matus trying to control the position but Rapture is working away.
Rapture is looking to regain half guard here but Matus keeps moving and retains side control.
Matus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rapture keeps working. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rapture manages to get back to half guard.
Matus wants to free his trapped foot but Rapture is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rapture is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rapture.
Rapture takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rapture needs to keep his hands up - Matus had a free shot at his head there.
Matus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rapture takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matus throws a jab when Rapture was well out of range.
Matus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Matus looks to score with a jab to the body but Rapture is just out of range.
Matus thows a leg kick but Rapture checks it
and Rapture counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Rapture.
Rapture steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matus.
Rapture finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rapture is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matus.
Matus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matus connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rapture.
Rapture takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rapture throws a one two combo.
Rapture moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Matus punishes Rapture's body with a nice straight punch.
Rapture swats away the attempt to clinch by Matus.
Rapture throws a right hand that Matus ducks under and follows up with a left that Matus also avoids with ease.
Rapture needs to keep his hands up - Matus had a free shot at his head there.
Matus lands a really nice looking cross but Rapture seems unphased.
Matus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Matus misses with a low kick.
Matus scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Rapture.
Matus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rapture looks to score with a jab to the body but Matus is just out of range.
Matus throws a jab but it's blocked by Rapture.
Joaquim Rapture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rapture checks a low kick from Matus.
Matus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rapture fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rapture takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matus throws a shot from downtown. Rapture moves away and avoids it.
Matus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rapture's sensitive parts.
Rapture shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matus connects with an inside leg kick.
Rapture takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matus lands with a nice body punch.
Rapture takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rapture checks a leg kick.
Matus throws a solid leg kick but Rapture takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matus.
A big left from Rapture misses.
Matus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rapture drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matus sprawls and moves away.
Rapture throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rapture stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matus.
Rapture looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matus.
Rapture throws a low kick but Matus avoids it.
A right-left combo lands from Rapture.
Matus connects with a body shot.
Matus connects with a leg kick. Rapture looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Rapture looks to land a combination but Matus avoids it well.
Matus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rapture takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rapture stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rapture lands a leg kick that knocks Matus off balance momentarily.
Matus connects with the punch.
Matus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rapture. That did some damage!
Matus cracks the inside of Rapture's front leg.
Matus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matus wants it to stay on the feet.
Matus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rapture with a body shot.
Don Juan Matus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Rapture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matus.
Rapture throws a solid leg kick but Matus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rapture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Juan Matus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matus 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Juan Matus!
Don Juan Matus is the new featherweight champion!
Don Juan Matus thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 520 - Nemesis
Date: Apr 14, 2017

#R1#
Matus throws a push kick but Bruyne slaps the foot to one side.
Matus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bruyne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bruyne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bruyne is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bruyne seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bruyne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bruyne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bruyne takes a swing at Matus's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matus checks a leg kick.
A cross from Matus lands.
Matus throws a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bruyne misses the target.
Bruyne lands a high kick!
Bruyne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matus.
Good exchange - Bruyne coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matus throws a wild body kick that Bruyne sees coming a mile off.
Bruyne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matus connects with a body shot.#T1#
Matus connects with a right hand. Bruyne shakes it off.
Bruyne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matus checks the leg kick.
Bruyne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matus.
Good shot there by Bruyne.
Bruyne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matus is able to avoid easily.
Bruyne lets loose with a powerful body kick. Matus will feel that in the morning.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruyne.
Don Juan Matus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruyne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bruyne. That's going to slow Matus down.
Bruyne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bruyne was well out of range. Poor timing from Matus.
Bruyne lands a really nice looking cross but Matus seems unphased.
Matus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bruyne's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bruyne just misses with a punch to the body.
Matus lands with an overhand left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matus. That's going to slow Bruyne down.
Matus throws a leg kick that misses.
Matus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Bruyne connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bruyne misses with an uppercut
and Matus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Matus throws a push kick but Bruyne slaps the foot to one side.
Bruyne throws a push kick but Matus slaps the foot to one side.
Matus avoids the head kick by Bruyne.
Bruyne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matus wants to land a leg kick but Bruyne is out of range.
Matus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bruyne on the side of the head.
Matus motions for Bruyne to come forward. Matus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Bruyne misses its target.#CL2#
Matus closes the distance and pushes Bruyne back into the cage.
Matus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bruyne tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Bruyne manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bruyne 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.
Matus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bruyne swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Bruyne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matus controlling from the top position.
Bruyne controlling Matus's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bruyne wants to improve his position but instead Matus has moved into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Well, if Matus 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.
Bruyne tries to get to full guard but Matus has control of the leg.
Matus trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bruyne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Don Juan Matus 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#
Bruyne throws a lazy right hand but Matus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bruyne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De Bruyne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Bruyne. That snapped Matus's head back.
Matus delivers a nice body kick.
Bruyne tries to land a front kick but Matus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bruyne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matus thuds his shin into the meat of Bruyne's side.
An inside leg kick from Bruyne misses.
Bruyne lets loose with a powerful body kick. Matus will feel that in the morning.
Matus misses with a leg kick.
Bruyne throws a push kick but Matus slaps the foot to one side.
Bruyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matus.
Matus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Matus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matus connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruyne misses with a looping left.
Bruyne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matus moves out of range of the body kick.
Matus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Bruyne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bruyne ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Matus throws a big shot that misses.
Matus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bruyne scores with a jab to the body.
Bruyne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Bruyne.
Matus moves out of range as Bruyne throws a body kick.
Matus looks to land a right hand but Bruyne moved out of range.
Matus lands with a good body shot.
Bruyne throws a big shot that misses.
Matus lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bruyne.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruyne manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Matus blocks the low kick.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Matus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matus.
Matus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruyne misses with a body shot. #T2#
Matus misses with a body shot.
Bruyne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matus to score with a decent uppercut.
Bruyne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bruyne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matus staying out of range there.
Matus throws out a counter right but Bruyne avoids it with no problem.
Matus throws a push kick but Bruyne slaps the foot to one side.
Matus feints and then cracks Bruyne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bruyne down.
Matus misses with an uppercut.
Matus tries a head kick but it misses.
Matus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bruyne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bruyne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matus moves out of range of the body kick.
Bruyne throws a hook but Matus avoids it easily.
Matus lands a lovely overhand right.
Bruyne digs a good hook to Matus's body. #T3#
Matus just misses with a punch to the body.
Matus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bruyne.
Bruyne cracks Matus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bruyne is looking to chop away at Matus's legs.
Matus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Don Juan Matus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bruyne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bruyne misses with a low kick.
Matus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bruyne checks a leg kick.
Bruyne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matus misses with a looping right.
Bruyne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matus has time to react.
Bruyne misses with a body shot.
Matus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bruyne.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Bruyne.
Matus throws a hook but Bruyne avoids it easily.#T4#
Nice jab there from Bruyne.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bruyne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruyne.
Matus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matus sizes up Bruyne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bruyne throws a right hand that misses
and Matus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bruyne.
A bone on bone clash there as Bruyne blocks the leg kick.
Bruyne misses with a low kick as Matus jumps back.
Matus throws a body punch but Bruyne moves out of range.
Bruyne throws a body punch but Matus moves out of range.
Matus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruyne throws a hook to the side of Matus's head but Matus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bruyne throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Bruyne does no damage.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
A leg kick checked by Matus.
Matus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Bruyne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bruyne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruyne manages to avoid it.
A big right from Matus misses.
Bruyne misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Matus.
A head kick misses from Bruyne.
Matus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bruyne feinted with a counter takedown.
Bruyne misses with a right hand
and Matus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bruyne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bruyne doesn't seem bothered though.
Matus misses with a looping right.
Bruyne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matus throws a low kick, looking for Bruyne's leg but Bruyne calmly moves out of range.
Bruyne swings for the body but Matus moves out of range. #T1#
Matus moves out of range of the strikes.
Matus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bruyne dodges the punch combination from Matus.
A solid body kick from Bruyne.
Matus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bruyne throws a lazy right hand but Matus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bruyne.
Matus misses with a kick to the body.
Matus punishes Bruyne's body with a nice straight punch.
Bruyne connects with a leg kick. Matus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matus looks to land a right hand but Bruyne moved out of range.
Bruyne lands with a hook. Matus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bruyne takes a swing at Matus's ribcage but misses.
Matus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruyne.
Matus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bruyne misses with a straight left.
De Bruyne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bruyne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matus ducks right into an uppercut from Bruyne.
Bruyne throws a jab but it's blocked by Matus.
It seemed like Matus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Bruyne.
Matus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bruyne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matus lands a jab to Bruyne's midsection.
Matus checks a low kick from Bruyne.
Bruyne takes one on the button.
Matus throws a body punch but Bruyne moves out of range.
Matus thuds a left hand into Bruyne's body.
Matus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bruyne.
Jab from Bruyne.
Matus throws out a powerful jab.
Bruyne avoids the body shot from Matus. #T3#
Bruyne takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bruyne on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bruyne misses with a kick to the body.
Matus throws a hook but Bruyne blocks it.
Bruyne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bruyne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bruyne misses with a low kick.
Bruyne motions for Matus to come forward. Bruyne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bruyne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A bone on bone clash there as Matus blocks the leg kick.
Bruyne takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bruyne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matus moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bruyne is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bruyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matus. #T4#
Matus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bruynes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bruyne tries to score with a low kick but Matus moves his leg out of the way.
Matus cracks the inside of Bruyne's front leg.
Bruyne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matus.
Matus moves out of range of the strikes.
Bruyne loads up on a big right hand but Matus slips the punch.
Bruyne misses with a hook. Matus ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Matus misses #TD#
and Bruyne counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bruyne stopping the sweep attempt from Matus.
Bruyne tries to free his leg and advance position but Matus is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bruyne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Don Juan Matus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matus controlling the position.
Matus trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Don Juan Matus.
I've got Matus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Don Juan Matus!
A relieved looking Don Juan Matus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 517 - Hoshino vs Lil wayne
Date: Apr 02, 2017

#R1#
Skrumbo throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
Skrumbo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Skrumbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matus.
Matus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Don Juan Matus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skrumbo throws a body punch but Matus moves out of range.
Skrumbo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matus takes a swing at Skrumbo 's ribcage but misses.
Skrumbo is looking to counter punch.
Skrumbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skrumbo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matus just misses with a punch to the body.
Skrumbo cracks a nice hook into Matus's ribs.
Skrumbo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skrumbo moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Skrumbo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Skrumbo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Skrumbo throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
Matus throws a hook but Skrumbo avoids it easily.#T1#
Matus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skrumbo .
Skrumbo throws a big shot that misses.
Matus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Matus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
Matus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Skrumbo misses.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo staying out of range there.
Jab by Skrumbo .
We've been informed that Matus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Matus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Skrumbo misses with a looping left.
Matus tries to clinch but Skrumbo moves out of range. #T2#
Matus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo throws a sloppy body shot
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Skrumbo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Skrumbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Skrumbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matus.
Skrumbo throws a hook but Matus avoids it easily.
Matus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skrumbo circles away quickly and effectively.
Matus misses with a low kick.
Skrumbo throwing a counter right hand but Matus manages to avoid it.
Matus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matus scores with a nice right hand.
Matus throws a jab when Skrumbo was well out of range.
Matus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Skrumbo to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Matus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Skrumbo is looking to counter punch.
Matus connects with a single shot there.
Skrumbo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Skrumbo .
Matus lands a slapping body shot.
Matus throws a big shot that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Skrumbo checks a leg kick.
Matus scores with a jab to the body.
Skrumbo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matus connects with a crisp jab.
Matus tries to land a body kick
letting Skrumbo counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skrumbo swings for the body but Matus moves out of range.
It seemed like Matus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T4#
Skrumbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skrumbo lands with a shot to the body.
Skrumbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
Skrumbo scores with a hook to the body. Matus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo throws a looping overhand right but Matus ducks down to avoid it.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy.
Matus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matus looks to throw the jab but Skrumbo is out of range.
Skrumbo misses with a wild body shot.
Skrumbo slips under a jab from Matus.
Matus looks to score with a jab to the body but Skrumbo is just out of range.
Skrumbo throwing a counter right hand but Matus manages to avoid it.
Skrumbo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matus on the side of the head.
Skrumbo cracks a nice hook into Matus's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Don Juan Matus 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.
#R2#
Matus misses with a leg kick
and Skrumbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matus needs to keep his hands up - Skrumbo had a free shot at his head there.
Matus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matus throws a head kick but Skrumbo moves out of range.
It looked like Skrumbo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matus.
Skrumbo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matus. Matus obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Matus.
A thudding body kick lands there by Matus!
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skrumbo .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus slips under a jab from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo avoids the body shot from Matus.
Matus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skrumbo looks to land a left hand but Matus moved out of range nicely.
Skrumbo moves out of range of the body kick from Matus.
Skrumbo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Skrumbo takes one to the chin there.
Matus misses the body punch
and Skrumbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skrumbo .
Skrumbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Matus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matus connects with a leg kick. Skrumbo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matus. Skrumbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skrumbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matus throws a poor cross that misses
and Skrumbo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Skrumbo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matus wants to slow Skrumbo down by chopping away at his legs.
Matus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Skrumbo cracks Matus with a good jab.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matus scores with a jab.
Skrumbo lands a jab to the head.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skrumbo throws a hook but Matus blocks it.
Matus throws a chopping leg kick but Skrumbo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A swing and a miss from Skrumbo .
A big left from Skrumbo misses.
Matus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo backing away here, and Matus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skrumbo just misses with a punch to the body.
Skrumbo throws a jab when Matus was well out of range.
Matus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Skrumbo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.#T3#
Skrumbo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matus misses with a hook.
Matus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Skrumbo if he has to take too many more of those.
An inside leg kick from Matus misses.
Da Skrumbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo misses with a looping right.
Matus misses with a right hand
and Matus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Skrumbo catches Matus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Skrumbo tests Matus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skrumbo .#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus takes a swing at Skrumbo 's ribcage but misses.
Skrumbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matus is trying to counter with his kicks.
Skrumbo scores with a sloppy right hand. Matus should have avoided that one.
Matus throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Matus misses its intended target.
Skrumbo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Skrumbo stuns Matus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Skrumbo lands a jab to Matus's midsection.
Matus misses with a looping right.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Skrumbo misses.
Matus digs a good body shot into Skrumbo 's ribs.
Skrumbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Da Skrumbo dominated that second round.
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#
Matus misses with a straight right.
Skrumbo misses with an uppercut. Matus saw that one coming.
A lazy left from Matus finds it's target.
Matus misses with a looping left.
A jab from Matus does it's job there.
Matus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skrumbo .
A big right from Skrumbo misses.
Matus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skrumbo .
Matus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skrumbo .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrumbo connects with a jab.
Skrumbo throws a jab when Matus was well out of range.
And Matus responds with a good body kick, but Skrumbo manages to step out the way in time.
A slow jab from Skrumbo misses its intended target.
Skrumbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Matus moves away from the strike by Skrumbo .
Matus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Skrumbo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matus throws a leg kick
and Skrumbo counters with a nice uppercut.
Skrumbo throws a lazy uppercut
and Matus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skrumbo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Skrumbo works Matus's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Skrumbo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skrumbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matus.
Skrumbo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matus.
Skrumbo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matus.
Matus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skrumbo misses the body punch
and Matus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Skrumbo loads up on a big right hand but Matus slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matus slips under a jab from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Skrumbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matus manages to avoid it.
Skrumbo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.
Skrumbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skrumbo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Skrumbo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matus thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking cross lands there for Matus.
Skrumbo just misses with a punch to the body.
Matus misses the jab.
Matus throws a leg kick which misses Skrumbo 's front leg but catches the back leg as Skrumbo tries to avoid it. #T3#
Skrumbo jabs Matus to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
I was talking to Skrumbo 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Skrumbo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Skrumbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skrumbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Matus controls his hands.
Skrumbo has a couple of punches blocked by Matus.
Matus lands a nice shot to the body.
Skrumbo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC#
Skrumbo breaks the clinch.
Matus misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Skrumbo misses the target.
No joy there for Matus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skrumbo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Skrumbo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Skrumbo scores with a jab.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matus slips under a jab from Skrumbo .
Matus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matus just misses with a punch to the body.
Skrumbo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matus slips under a jab.
Skrumbo throws a big shot that misses.
Matus scores with a leg kick.
Skrumbo ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Matus throws the kick towards the body but Skrumbo avoids it.
It looked like Skrumbo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Skrumbo moves out of range of the leg kick from Matus.
Skrumbo throwing a counter right hand but Matus manages to avoid it.
Matus jabs Skrumbo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Skrumbo on the side of the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matus.
Skrumbo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Don Juan Matus.
I think Matus 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Syn 513Belliveau vs Rutherford
Date: Mar 17, 2017

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dust. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Matus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matus takes one to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Dust.
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dust throws out the jab.
Matus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dust misses the jab.
Matus thuds his right hand into Dust's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dust connects with the punch.
Matus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dust lands a body shot.
Dust lands a jab to the head.
Dust moves out of range of the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dust throws a body punch but Matus moves out of range.
Matus throws a body punch but Dust moves out of range.
Matus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dust chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matus can pounce on him.
Dust misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Matus clinches.
Dust misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Matus working aggressively here.
Dust's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matus lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Dust breaks the clinch.
Dust jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matus.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dust manages to avoid it.
Dust misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matus.
Matus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Matus throws a lazy uppercut
and Dust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dust takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matus scores with a jab to the body.
Dust takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus lands a leg kick that knocks Dust off balance momentarily.
Matus cracks Dust with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dust.
Matus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dust.
Dust connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Matus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dust throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
Dust swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dust finds it's way round the side to connect with Matus's head.
A jab from Dust misses.
Dust looks to score with a jab to the body but Matus is just out of range.
Dust takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dust.
A shot to the liver by Matus. Beautiful body shot.
Dust's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matus under the eye.
Dust misses with an uppercut. Matus saw that one coming.
Dust avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matus throws a hook but Dust avoids it easily.
Dust misses with a hook. Matus ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Matus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dust misses with a hook
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dust takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dust lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dust blocks a leg kick.
Dust is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dust staying out of range there.
Dust is looking to counter punch.
Matus lands a nice shot that snaps Dust's head back.
Dust bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dust defending well as Matus loads up on a big left hand.
Matus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dust throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
Dust looks to land a left hand but Matus moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Matus rushes Dust and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dust's elbow.
Dust tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Matus - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Dust tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matus struggles to land a body shot inside as Dust controls his hands.
Dust lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dust's efforts to push away.#BC#
Dust breaks the clinch.
Matus slips a straight right by Dust.
Dust misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dust wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matus tries a low kick but Dust avoids it.#CL2#
Matus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dust misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matus.#BC#
Dust's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donk. Matus catches Dust right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Dust misses.
It seemed like Matus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matus digs a good hook to Dust's body.
Dust throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Matus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dust displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matus throws out the jab.
Dust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
Matus throws a jab when Dust was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matus. Dust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dust throws a hook but Matus avoids it easily.
Matus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dust misses with an uppercut. Matus saw that one coming.
Dust jabs Matus right on the nose. Matus blinks but takes it well.
Matus misses with a hook. Dust ducked under it nicely.
Matus moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dust looks to score with a jab to the body but Matus is just out of range.
Matus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dust throws a poor cross that misses
and Matus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dust misses with a lunging right hand
and Matus counters with a leg kick.
Matus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Matus takes one on the button.
Dust misses with a lunging right hand
and Matus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matus scores with a shot to the body.
Dust stuns Matus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good shot there by Matus.
Dust misses with an uppercut.
Matus misses with a low kick.
Dust throws a jab when Matus was well out of range.
Matus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dust throws a body punch but Matus moves out of range.
Matus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Matus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dust.
Dust swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matus throws a wild body kick that Dust sees coming a mile off.
Dust misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Matus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dust.
Dust throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dust jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Star Dust is winning the standup battle so far.
Matus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dust.
Matus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dust takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dust.
Matus connects with a nice looking jab.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dust keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Matus misses.
A punch lands to the side of Dust 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matus throws a wild body kick that Dust sees coming a mile off.
Matus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dust looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dust. #T3#
Matus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dust thuds his right hand into Matus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dust uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matus.
Matus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matus, right into the meat.
Dust throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matus. Dust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matus lands a slapping body shot.
Matus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matus walks into a stiff left hand from Dust.
Matus throws a body punch but Dust moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dust lands with a good body shot.
Matus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Dust throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matus's corner calls for a 1-2. Matus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Dust with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matus to score with a decent uppercut.
Dust looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dust digs a good hook to Matus's body.
Dust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matus manages to avoid it.
Matus scores with a push kick.
Dust throws a body shot but no joy.
Dust lands a really nice looking cross but Matus seems unphased.
Matus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dust misses with a wild body shot.
Matus looks to throw the jab but Dust is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Dust misses the target.
Matus is looking to score with low kicks.
Matus throws an overhand right that lands on Dust's shoulder, as Dust tries to avoid the shot.
Dust scores with a hook.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dust.
Matus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dust thuds a left hand into Matus's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Juan Matus 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Dust misses with a hook. Matus ducked under it nicely.
Matus lands a body shot.
Matus swings for the body but Dust moves out of range.
Dust misses with a looping right.
Matus tried to score with a low kick but Dust checks it.
Matus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice shot by Dust.
Dust misses with an uppercut
and Matus counters with a nice uppercut.
Dust throws a right hand that misses
and Matus counters with an outside leg kick.
Matus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dust's head backwards.
Matus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dust.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matus.
Matus cracks Dust with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dust to score with a decent uppercut.
Matus looks to score with a jab to the body but Dust is just out of range.#T1#
Dust misses with a hook. Matus ducked under it nicely.
Dust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matus cracks Dust with an open hand slap.
Matus misses with a body kick.
Dust throws a big shot that misses.
Matus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Matus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Dust wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dust counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matus thinking.
Dust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Dust.
Matus jabs at Dust's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Matus. That snapped Dust's head back.
Dust missing with a left hand there. Matus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dust waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.
Nice uppercut lands for Matus. That snapped Dust's head back.
Star Dust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dust misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matus lands a nice shot to the body.
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dust.
Nice body punch from Matus.
Matus scores with a spinning back kick!
Dust misses with a looping left.
Matus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dust misses with a hook
and Matus counters with a body kick that stops Dust in his tracks momentarily.
Matus stuns Dust with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dust misses with a hook.
Dust backing away here, and Matus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matus scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Dust. Beautiful body shot.
Dust has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dust there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dust circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Dust misses with an uppercut
and Matus counters with a low kick, right behind Dust 's knee.
Dust moves out of range as Matus throws a body kick.
It looked like Dust wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
Matus wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Dust on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matus throws a lazy right hand but Dust sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dust throws a body punch but Matus moves out of range.
A nice side step and Matus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dust looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dust scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dust is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Matus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dust.
Matus misses with a straight left.
Matus lands a glancing blow to the side of Dust's head.
Dust takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Matus blocks a jab.
Dust takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dust keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matus.
Dust throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dust misses with a looping right.
Matus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dust.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Don Juan Matus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dust on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dust throws a hook but Matus avoids it easily.
Matus connects with a leg kick. Dust looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Juan Matus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matus 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Juan Matus!
An out of breath Don Juan Matus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Syn 511 - Pedro vs Bashorov
Date: Mar 10, 2017

#R1#
Nice body punch from Chekhov.
Matus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chekhov checks a low kick from Matus.
Chekhov lands a head shot.
A low kick from Matus misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Matus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chekhov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Keyboard Warriors in the buildup to the fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Chekhov blocks the leg kick.
Chekhov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chekhov throws a low kick, looking for Matus's leg but Matus calmly moves out of range.
Matus misses with a hook. Chekhov ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Chekhov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Chekhov.
A solid body kick from Matus.
Chekhov throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chekhov is looking to slow Matus down with leg kicks.
Chekhov throws a front kick that sends Matus stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matus checks a low kick from Chekhov.
Matus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matus misses with a low kick as Chekhov jumps back.
Nice shot by Matus.#T1#
Chekhov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chekhov walks into a jab.
Matus throws a body punch but Chekhov moves out of range.
Chekhov moves out of range as Matus strikes.
Chekhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
Matus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matus looks to land a left hand but Chekhov moved out of range nicely.
A solid body kick from Chekhov.
Chekhov looks to land a body kick but Matus moved away.
Matus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chekhov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matus is looking to land body kicks.
Anton Chekhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chekhov catches Matus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matus blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Chekhov. #CL2#
Matus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chekhov, pushing him back against the cage.
Matus misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Chekhov jumps guard and drags Matus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chekhov is trying to keep Matus in close. #T2#
Chekhov being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chekhov has control of Matus's left arm, preventing Matus from doing any damage.
Chekhov trying to keep a closed guard but Matus is proving a slippery customer.
Matus showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Chekhov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chekhov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chekhov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chekhov jabs Matus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chekhov thuds his shin into the meat of Matus's side.
Matus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matus misses the body punch
and Chekhov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chekhov lands a nice hook to Matus's body. Matus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chekhov misses with a leg kick
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crunch! Matus slams his shin into Chekhov's torso.
Chekhov swings for the body but Matus moves out of range. #T4#
Matus connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Chekhov there.
Matus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chekhov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matus throws a leg kick but Chekhov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chekhov scoring well with a low kick there.
Chekhov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chekhov misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Matus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chekhov misses with a hook.
Matus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chekhov throws out a loose jab but Matus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matus just misses with a punch to the body.
Chekhov throws a body shot but no joy.
Matus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chekhov manages to avoid it.
Chekhov checks a leg kick nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matus, right into the meat.
Matus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Chekhov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Chekhov throws a wild body kick that Matus sees coming a mile off.
Chekhov moves out of range of the body kick.
Chekhov moves out of range as Matus strikes.
A jab from Matus misses.
Chekhov misses with a right hand
and Matus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chekhov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matus throws out the jab.
Chekhov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chekhov throws a leg kick that misses.
Matus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chekhov looks to score with a jab to the body but Matus is just out of range.
Matus follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Chekhov misses.
Anton Chekhov is winning the standup battle so far.
Matus throws a body kick that misses.
Chekhov misses with a low kick.
Chekhov misses with an uppercut
enabling Matus to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Chekhov rushes Matus and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus misses with the head strike.
Chekhov lands with a short shot to the head.
Chekhov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chekhov trying to control the position but instead, Matus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chekhov into the cage.
Nice body punch from Matus - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Chekhov swings wildly with an uppercut but Matus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matus lands a left hand.
Matus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matus throws a head punch that misses.
Matus crunches a lovely knee into Chekhov's ribcage.
Chekhov takes a shot to the head.
Chekhov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Matus.
Chekhov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matus tries a body shot but Chekhov blocks it.
Chekhov throws a punch but it's blocked by Matus.
Matus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Matus.
Matus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Matus.
Matus digs a right hand underneath Chekhov's ribcage. Chekhov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matus.
Matus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
A hook to the body from Chekhov.
Matus blocks a body shot from Chekhov.
A nice left hand lands by Matus.
Chekhov scores with a hook to the body.
Matus prevents a body shot from Chekhov.
Matus swings wildly with an uppercut but Chekhov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matus pushes Chekhov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matus struggles to land a body shot inside as Chekhov controls his hands.
Matus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chekhov's elbow.
Chekhov pushes Matus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chekhov jumps guard but Matus stands there with Chekhov around his waist. Chekhov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Matus misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Chekhov as the two fighters clinch.
Chekhov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matus struggles to land a body shot inside as Chekhov controls his hands.
Chekhov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matus walks away with a smile on his face. Chekhov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chekhov.
A good leg kick by Chekhov.
Matus slips a jab from Chekhov.
Chekhov throws a front kick aimed at Matus's knee but Matus avoids it well.
Chekhov misses with a looping right.
Matus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matus misses with a wild body shot.
Matus throws a low kick but Chekhov avoids it.
Matus scores with a spinning back kick!
Matus throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matus. Chekhov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy.
Chekhov throws a lazy uppercut
and Matus counters with a stiff right hand.
Chekhov moves out of range as Matus strikes.
Chekhov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chekhov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matus throws a jab when Chekhov was well out of range.#T4#
Matus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chekhov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chekhov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chekhov looks to throw the jab but Matus is out of range.
Matus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chekhov.
Chekhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matus defending well as Chekhov loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Chekhov.
Matus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chekhov throws out a leg kick but Matus moves out of range and Chekhov only half commits.
Matus slips a jab from Chekhov.
Matus scores with a nice right hand.
Chekhov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matus moves out of range as Chekhov strikes.
Chekhov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matus's sensitive parts.
Matus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chekhov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Juan Matus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Chekhov cracks the inside of Matus's front leg.
Chekhov throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
Matus moves out of range of the strikes.
Chekhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
Matus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chekhov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chekhov lands a nice looking body shot.
Matus avoids the body shot from Chekhov.
Chekhov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chekhov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matus.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matus.
Matus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Matus backs away, Chekhov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matus.
Chekhov scores with a body shot.
Chekhov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chekhov throws out a leg kick but Matus moves out of range and Chekhov only half commits.
Matus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chekhov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Chekhov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matus.
Matus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chekhov's hands.#T1#
Chekhov misses with an uppercut
and Matus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chekhov lands a front kick.
Decent striking displayed by Matus there.
Matus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chekhov can pounce on him.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Chekhov misses its intended target.
A jab from Chekhov misses.
Chekhov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matus misses with a hook.
Chekhov throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Matus to counter with a crisp jab.
Chekhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chekhov throws a series of punches but Matus avoids them all with ease.
Chekhov moves out of range as Matus throws a body kick.
Matus misses with a wild body shot.
Chekhov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chekhov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matus manages to avoid it.#T2#
A big left from Chekhov misses.
Matus moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Chekhov is predictable there
and Matus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chekhov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matus avoids the body shot from Chekhov.
Matus misses with an uppercut.
Chekhov checks a leg kick nicely.
Chekhov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matus scores with a shot to the body.
Chekhov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matus.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chekhov.
Matus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chekhov misses with an uppercut.
Nice body kick from Chekhov.
Matus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matus connects with a single shot there.
Matus has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chekhov.#T3#
Chekhov throws a looping overhand right but Matus ducks down to avoid it.
Matus staying out of range there.
Chekhov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chekhov tries to land a body kick
letting Matus counter with a right hand.
Chekhov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chekhov.
Matus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chekhov is out of range.
Matus misses with a low kick as Chekhov jumps back.
Chekhov misses with an uppercut. Matus saw that one coming.
Chekhov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matus lands a lovely overhand right.
Matus throws a big shot that misses.
Matus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chekhov throws the kick towards the body but Matus avoids it.
Matus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chekhov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Chekhov misses the target.
Chekhov feints and then cracks Matus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matus down.
Matus blocks a low kick nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chekhov moves out of range of the body kick from Matus.
Chekhov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chekhov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matus scores with a nice strike.
Chekhov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chekhov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Chekhov misses.
Matus is looking to land body kicks.
Chekhov blocks a head kick by Matus.
Matus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chekhov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chekhov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chekhov misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Chekhov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chekhov 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Chekhov!
After winning the bout, Anton Chekhov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Syn 507 - Donnelly vs Keosayan
Date: Feb 22, 2017

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Matus. No joy for Donowitz on that attempt.
Matus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Good work by Donowitz as he checks the leg kick.
Donowitz misses with a body shot.
Donowitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matus.
Matus throws the kick towards the body but Donowitz avoids it.
Donowitz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matus thuds a left hand into Donowitz's body.
Donowitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matus looks to land a right hand but Donowitz moved out of range.
Matus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Donowitz momentarily.
Donowitz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matus throws a poor cross that misses
and Donowitz counters with a left to the body.
Donowitz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Donowitz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Donowitz misses. #T1#
Donowitz throws a right hand that misses
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Matus throws out a powerful jab.
Donowitz throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Donowitz.
Matus is looking to counter the offense by Donowitz and move into the clinch.
Matus thows a leg kick but Donowitz checks it
and Donowitz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Matus keeps Donowitz at a distance using the push kick.
Matus misses with a hook
and Donowitz counters with a nice uppercut.
Donowitz connects with a solid leg kick.
Matus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donowitz looks to throw the jab but Matus is out of range.
Matus misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Donowitz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donowitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donowitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donowitz misses with a looping left.
Matus keeps Donowitz at a distance using the push kick.
Matus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Donowitz checks it well.
Don Juan Matus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matus slips a straight right by Donowitz.
Matus throwing a counter right hand but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
Matus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donowitz.
Matus connects with a leg kick. Donowitz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matus misses with a body kick.
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donowitz.
Donowitz blocks a head kick by Matus.
Donowitz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Donowitz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matus.
Matus looks to land a right hand but Donowitz moved out of range.
Matus lands with a right hand.
Donowitz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donowitz moves away from the strike by Matus.
Donowitz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Matus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Donowitz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matus scrambles back to his feet.
Matus ducks right into an uppercut from Donowitz.
Donowitz drops his hands momentarily and Matus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donowitz lands a glancing blow to the side of Matus's head.
Donowitz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matus wants to clinch.
Matus misses with a straight right.
Matus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matus connects with an inside leg kick.
Donowitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matus.
Matus lands a leg kick that knocks Donowitz off balance momentarily.
Matus lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donowitz moves away.
Matus darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Donowitz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Donowitz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Donowitz as he connects with a hook.
Matus throws an off balance right hand
and Donowitz counters with a stiff right hand.
Donowitz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Donowitz staying out of range there.
Donowitz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donowitz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matus defends well and Donowitz ends up having to push Matus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Matus walks into a stiff left hand from Donowitz.
Matus just misses with a punch to the body.
Matus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donowitz lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donowitz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donowitz misses with a body shot
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Donowitz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Matus did well to prevent Donowitz getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donowitz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abraham Donowitz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Donowitz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Matus counter with a right hand.
Donowitz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Donowitz lands with a good body shot.
Matus lands a right hook to the body.
Matus lands a right hook to the body.
Donowitz throws a lazy body kick
and Matus counters with a stiff right hand.
Matus jabs Donowitz right on the nose. Donowitz blinks but takes it well.
Donowitz throws an overhand right that lands on Matus's shoulder, as Matus tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy left from Matus finds it's target.
Donowitz misses with a hook
and Matus counters with a low kick, right behind Donowitz 's knee.
Donowitz throws a sloppy body shot
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Donowitz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matus misses with a hook.
Matus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.#T1#
Donowitz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Donowitz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matus.
Don Juan Matus is winning the standup battle so far.
Donowitz moves out of range of the strikes.
Good shot there by Matus.
Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matus.
Donowitz scores with a decent looking hook.
Donowitz moves out of range as Matus throws a body kick.
Donowitz digs a good hook to Matus's body.
Matus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Donowitz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Donowitz with the counter takedown but Matus avoids it easily.
Donowitz slips under a jab.
Matus thuds a left hand into Donowitz's body.#T2#
Donowitz lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus lands a head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matus.
Donowitz lands with a hook. Matus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Donowitz connects with a body shot.
Matus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Donowitz is out of range.
Matus misses with an uppercut
and Donowitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donowitz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matus. Matus obviously looking to wear him down.
Matus throws an off balance right hand
and Donowitz counters with a low kick, right behind Matus 's knee.
Matus defending well as Donowitz loads up on a big left hand.
Matus thumps Donowitz with a low kick.
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donowitz.
Matus tries to score with a low kick but Donowitz moves his leg out of the way.
Matus looks to land a body kick but Donowitz moved away.#T3#
Donowitz misses with a body shot
and Matus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matus misses with a hook
and Matus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donowitz thuds a left hand into Matus's body.
Matus scores with a jab. Donowitz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Donowitz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matus.
Donowitz misses with a leg kick.
Matus lands a jab to the nose.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut.
Donowitz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matus throws a big shot that misses.
Donowitz throws a poor cross that misses
and Matus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matus digs a good hook to Donowitz's body.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donowitz digs a good hook to Matus's body.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Donowitz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matus has time to react.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matus connects with a crisp jab.
Matus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donowitz throws a chopping leg kick but Matus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Donowitz motions for Matus to come forward. Donowitz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donowitz misses with a hook.
Donowitz throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matus.
Matus jabs at Donowitz's body.
Donowitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matus throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matus scores with a punch to the head.
Matus lands a leg kick that knocks Donowitz off balance momentarily.
Donowitz lands with a hook. Matus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Juan Matus dominated that second round.
That's time! Matus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Donowitz fails with a takedown attempt.
Matus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Donowitz!
Matus throws a lazy uppercut
and Donowitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donowitz moves forwards but Matus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Donowitz misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Matus misses its target.
Donowitz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donowitz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Matus!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donowitz throws out the jab.
Matus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donowitz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Donowitz scrambles back to his feet.
Matus lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Donowitz's hands.#T1#
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Matus.
Donowitz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matus under the eye.
Donowitz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matus moves out of range of the body kick from Donowitz.
Donowitz is looking to chop away at Matus's legs.
Matus lands a jab to Donowitz's midsection.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut. Matus saw that one coming.
Matus jabs at Donowitz's body.
Don Juan Matus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Matus instigates a clinch.
Donowitz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Donowitz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donowitz's elbow. #T2#
Matus tries to work over Donowitz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donowitz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matus tries a body shot but Donowitz blocks it.
Matus misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Donowitz.
Matus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Donowitz backwards.
Matus lands a hook that snaps the head of Donowitz backwards.
Matus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Matus misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Matus.
Donowitz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Matus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Donowitz can turn it around.
Donowitz has a couple of punches blocked by Matus.
Matus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donowitz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Don Juan Matus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Donowitz.
Donowitz connects with a leg kick. Matus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matus, right into the meat.
Matus takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
Matus defending well as Donowitz loads up on a big left hand.
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donowitz.
Matus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Donowitz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Donowitz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matus is looking to land body kicks.
Donowitz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donowitz moves away.
Donowitz jabs Matus right on the nose. Matus blinks but takes it well.
Matus jabs Donowitz right on the nose. Donowitz blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Donowitz lands with a shot to the body.
Donowitz slips a straight right by Matus.
Donowitz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donowitz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donowitz moves away.
Matus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Donowitz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matus misses with a body shot.
Donowitz misses with a right hand
and Matus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donowitz looks to land a right hand but Matus moved out of range.
Donowitz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Matus.
Matus throws out a leg kick but Donowitz moves out of range and Matus only half commits.
A little jabbing left from Donowitz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Don Juan Matus did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Matus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Donowitz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donowitz throws an off balance right hand
and Matus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donowitz throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Matus to counter with a crisp jab.
Donowitz swings widly with a right hand
enabling Matus to counter with a crisp jab.
Matus connects with a body shot that sends Donowitz's belly button to the back.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy.
Donowitz misses with a straight left.
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donowitz.
Donowitz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Matus checks a low kick from Donowitz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matus.
Matus misses the shot to the body.
Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Donowitz feints and then cracks Matus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matus down. #T1#
Donowitz swings for the body but Matus moves out of range.
It looked like Matus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Donowitz.
Donowitz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matus. Matus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matus throws a leg kick but Donowitz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matus throws a leg kick
and Donowitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donowitz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matus blocks a jab.
Matus misses with a hook.
Donowitz throws out a counter right but Matus avoids it with no problem.
Donowitz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matus swinging wildly here.
Matus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Donowitz momentarily.
Donowitz connects with a right hand. Matus shakes it off.
Donowitz throws a looping overhand right but Matus ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Matus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Donowitz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A low kick from Donowitz is predictable there
enabling Matus to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donowitz scores with a nice strike.
Donowitz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matus defending well as Donowitz loads up on a big left hand.
Donowitz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donowitz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matus lands with a nice body punch.
Matus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matus, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Donowitz scores with a takedown into Matus's guard.
Matus has Donowitz pulled in close to control his posture.
Matus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Donowitz is one step ahead there. #T3#
Matus is working hard here to advance position.
Donowitz is looking to work some ground and pound but Matus has wrist control.
Donowitz trying to control but Matus is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Matus looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A slow jab from Matus misses its intended target.
Matus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Donowitz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Matus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matus.
Donowitz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matus walks into a left hand.
Matus blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Matus misses the target.
Matus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matus throws a hook to the side of Donowitz's head but Donowitz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Abraham Donowitz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Matus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
A lazy left from Matus finds it's target.
Donowitz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matus throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Donowitz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matus's knee momentarily.
Donowitz throws an overhand right that lands on Matus's shoulder, as Matus tries to avoid the shot.
Matus slips under a jab from Donowitz.
Donowitz thows a leg kick but Matus checks it
and Matus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donowitz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Donowitz feints the counter takedown.
Donowitz misses with a right hand
and Matus counters with a leg kick.
Matus with a hook.
Matus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Donowitz to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Donowitz cracks Matus with a good jab.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Donowitz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matus moves in looking to clinch but Donowitz pushes him off.#T1#
Matus moves out of range of the strikes.
Donowitz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Donowitz scores with a hook to the body. Matus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A bone on bone clash there as Matus blocks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Matus misses the target.
Donowitz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Donowitz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Donowitz lands a jab to the head.
Matus throws a wild body kick that Donowitz sees coming a mile off.
Matus misses with a straight left.
Donowitz misses the jab.
Donowitz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Matus.
Donowitz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matus.
Donowitz fails to land the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matus throws a hook to the side of Donowitz's head but Donowitz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matus looks to throw the jab but Donowitz is out of range.
Matus blocks a low kick nicely.
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donowitz throws out the jab.
Matus throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Donowitz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donowitz throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Matus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Donowitz misses with a punch on the inside.
Donowitz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Matus misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Matus breaks the clinch.
Matus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Donowitz's calf.
Donowitz looks to land a body kick but Matus moved away.
Donowitz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Donowitz. Donowitz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice sprawl there from Matus as Donowitz shoots in.
Don Juan Matus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Donowitz.
Matus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Donowitz closes the distance and clinches.
Matus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2#
Donowitz has picked Matus up - he's going for a ride! Donowitz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Donowitz is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Donowitz is working for a kimura here but Matus manages to reverse the position and he's now in Donowitz's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Donowitz is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Matus looking for a guillotine here but Donowitz defends easily.
Matus pulls Donowitz in to control the position.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Matus keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abraham Donowitz.
I think Donowitz 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Abraham Donowitz!
Abraham Donowitz is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Abraham Donowitz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Syn 503 - Pedro vs Vinetto
Date: Feb 03, 2017

#R1#
Matus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Abraham Donowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Donowitz.
Donowitz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Donowitz lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Donowitz misses the target.
Donowitz moves forwards but Matus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donowitz.
Donowitz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Donowitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donowitz throws a body punch but Matus moves out of range.
Matus jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut.
Matus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donowitz.
Donowitz just misses with a punch to the body.
Matus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
Matus takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
Matus lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Donowitz looks for a takedown but Matus sprawls well.
Matus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Donowitz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
Matus tries to get to full guard but Donowitz has control of the leg.
Matus controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Donowitz is working for a submission of some sort.
Matus trying to hold on to Donowitz's head to control him but Donowitz postures up.
Donowitz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #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.
Matus is trying to control but Donowitz manages to pass to mount!
Donowitz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB2#
Donowitz goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Matus is on top in guard.
Matus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donowitz is keeping the position for now.
Donowitz is trying to control the position but Matus postures up.
Donowitz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Donowitz keeping full guard, as Matus tries to pass.
Matus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Donowitz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Donowitz is trying to keep Matus in close.
Matus preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Donowitz is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Donowitz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Matus escapes and throws Donowitz's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Donowitz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Matus off and has taken his back!
Donowitz is hanging on to Matus's back as he tries to escape.
Donowitz scores with strikes from the back. #T4#
Donowitz throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Donowitz lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Matus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Donowitz's guard. Nice work there by Matus.
Matus passes Donowitz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Donowitz is looking for a sweep. Matus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matus trying to control the pace.
Donowitz wants to improve his position but Matus is controlling well.
Donowitz wants to control but Matus is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Donowitz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Donowitz throws an overhand right that lands on Matus's shoulder, as Matus tries to avoid the shot.
Matus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Donowitz throws a jab but it's blocked by Matus.
It looked like Matus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Matus is just out of range.
Donowitz misses with a looping left.
Matus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Donowitz missing with a left hand there. Matus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donowitz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Matus.
Donowitz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matus misses the shot to the body.
Donowitz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donowitz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matus blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Donowitz moves away from the strike by Matus.
Donowitz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab lands there for Donowitz.
Matus tries to work over Donowitz's front leg with a kick but Donowitz checks it.
Matus misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Donowitz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Donowitz lands with a hook. Matus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Donowitz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donowitz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matus throws a leg kick but Donowitz checks it.
Matus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matus missing with a left hand there. Donowitz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matus misses with the combination.
Abraham Donowitz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matus throws a looping overhand right but Donowitz ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Donowitz slips a jab from Matus.
Matus scores with a nice head shot.
Don Juan Matus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matus tries to clinch up.
Matus swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
Matus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Donowitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circle momentarily. Matus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Donowitz clobbers Matus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matus looks to throw the jab but Donowitz is out of range.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Donowitz connects with a right hand. Matus shakes it off.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the head.
Matus throws a lazy right hand but Donowitz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donowitz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matus. Donowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matus connects with a leg kick. Donowitz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Matus scores with a nice head shot.
Donowitz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matus as he jumps to the side.
Donowitz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Donowitz checks it well.
Matus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Donowitz throws a looping overhand right but Matus ducks down to avoid it.
Matus takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
Donowitz throws a lazy uppercut
letting Matus counter with a right hand.
Donowitz shoots in for a takedown but Matus shows good takedown defense.
Don Juan Matus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a lazy uppercut
and Matus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Matus.
Matus looks to land a left hand but Donowitz moved out of range nicely.
Donowitz takes a swing at Matus's ribcage but misses.
Matus tests Donowitz's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Donowitz misses with a left hand
enabling Matus to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matus throws a wild body kick that Donowitz sees coming a mile off.
Donowitz misses with a looping right.
Matus throws a jab but it's blocked by Donowitz.
Matus cracks Donowitz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matus misses the shot to the body.
Matus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donowitz looks to land a left hand but Matus moved out of range nicely.
Donowitz throws a hook but Matus blocks it.
Matus throws a jab but it's blocked by Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with a left hand
and Matus counters with an inside leg kick.
Matus misses with an uppercut.
Donowitz lands with a right hand.
Donowitz throws a body shot but no joy.
Donowitz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matus cracks the inside of Donowitz's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Juan Matus dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Matus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donowitz.
Matus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Donowitz counters with an outside leg kick.
Matus moves away from the strike by Donowitz.
A slow jab from Donowitz misses its intended target.
Matus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Donowitz moves out of range as Matus strikes.
Donowitz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donowitz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Matus throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Donowitz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Matus.
Donowitz misses with a looping right.
Donowitz lands a jab to the nose.
Donowitz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matus thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Matus takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
Matus cracks Donowitz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Donowitz motions for Matus to come forward. Donowitz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donowitz stuns Matus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matus wants to land a leg kick but Donowitz is out of range.
Donowitz throws a looping overhand right but Matus ducks down to avoid it.
Matus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matus misses with a lunging right hand
and Matus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matus looks to throw a body kick
and Donowitz counters with an inside leg kick.
Matus lands a nice hook to Donowitz's body. Donowitz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matus misses with a low kick.
Matus slaps away a takedown attempt from Donowitz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Matus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matus wants it to stay on the feet.#T2#
Donowitz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donowitz moves out of range of the body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Donowitz's hands.
Matus moves out of range of the strikes.
Matus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donowitz throws a jab but it's blocked by Matus. #TD2#
Donowitz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Matus is trying to defend but Donowitz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Donowitz prevents Matus from improving his position.
Donowitz missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Matus is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Donowitz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Donowitz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matus keeps working.
Matus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Matus.
Donowitz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Donowitz throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Donowitz trying to control but Matus is working from the bottom.
Donowitz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Matus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Donowitz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Matus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Donowitz really dominated that round.
That's time! Matus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Donowitz cracks Matus with an open hand slap.
Donowitz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Donowitz's hands.
Donowitz lands a glancing blow to the side of Matus's head.
A shot to the liver by Matus. Beautiful body shot.
Matus throws a big shot that misses.
Donowitz lands with a good body shot.
Donowitz moves out of range of the body kick from Matus.
Donowitz misses with a straight left.
Matus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Donowitz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Donowitz.
Matus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donowitz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matus.
Donowitz misses with a lunging right hand
and Matus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Donowitz's knee momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Donowitz misses.
Donowitz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Matus misses with an uppercut. Donowitz saw that one coming.
Matus punishes Donowitz's body with a nice straight punch.
Donowitz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matus swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz slips under a jab from Matus.
As Matus backs off Donowitz throws a huge counter combo but Matus manages to avoid it all.
Donowitz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matus.
Donowitz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matus counters with an outside leg kick. #TD2#
Donowitz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Donowitz won't allow Matus to sweep him here.
Matus 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#
Donowitz trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Donowitz wants to improve his position but Matus is controlling well.
Matus controlling the pace.
Donowitz tries to get to full guard but Matus has control of the leg.
Matus trying to mount his opponent but Donowitz defends it.
Matus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Donowitz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Donowitz is looking for a sweep. Matus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Donowitz looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Matus pushes past his half guard into mount!
Donowitz tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Donowitz tries to control Matus's body but Matus pushes him off. Donowitz squirms to his side and now Matus has his back!
Matus is not going to allow Donowitz to sit and survive in this position.
Matus keeps control of the position as Donowitz tries to break free.
Donowitz keeps trying to improve his position.
Matus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Donowitz is in bad spot here. #T4#
Matus biding his time, controlling Donowitz.
Matus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Matus not allowing Donowitz to control his hands.
Donowitz is trying to break free.
Donowitz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Matus biding his time, controlling Donowitz.
Donowitz can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Juan Matus had his way with Abraham Donowitz in 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matus.
Donowitz throws a lazy uppercut
and Matus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donowitz lands a slapping body shot.
Matus throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
A big left from Matus misses.
Matus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Donowitz.
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donowitz tries a quick counter leg kick but Matus is wise to it.
Matus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donowitz missing with a left hand there. Matus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch lands to the side of Donowitz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz lands a really nice looking cross but Matus seems unphased.
A big right from Matus misses.
Donowitz throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Donowitz misses with an uppercut
and Matus counters with a low kick, right behind Donowitz 's knee.
Sloppy strikes from Donowitz. Those never looked like landing.
A low kick from Matus misses
letting Donowitz counter with a right hand.
Matus misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Donowitz misses.
Good exchange - Matus coming out on top.
Matus lands with an uppercut that bounces Donowitz off the cage and back into range.
Donowitz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matus.
Donowitz lands with an overhand left.
Donowitz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Donowitz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matus - the referee stops the clock and Donowitz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matus. Donowitz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Donowitz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Donowitz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Donowitz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matus moves out of range as Donowitz throws a body kick.
Matus is looking to counter with a body kick.
Donowitz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Donowitz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Matus blocks the low kick.
Matus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Donowitz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donowitz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matus needs to keep his hands up - Donowitz had a free shot at his head there.
Matus connects with a body shot.
Donowitz throws a looping overhand right but Matus ducks down to avoid it.
Matus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Donowitz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matus.
Donowitz lunges at Matus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matus's hand.
Donowitz throws a body shot but no joy.
Donowitz lands a body shot.
Matus throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
Matus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matus feints and then cracks Donowitz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Donowitz down. #T3##TD2#
Donowitz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Matus sprawls well initially but Donowitz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Matus is pressing down on Donowitz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Matus keeping full guard, as Donowitz tries to pass.
Abraham Donowitz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matus pulls Donowitz in close to his closed guard and prevents Donowitz from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matus is on top in guard. #REVR#
Donowitz 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#
Donowitz keeping moving, preventing Matus from controlling successfully.
Matus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Donowitz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matus tries to free his leg and advance position but Donowitz is retaining full guard.
Donowitz wants to sweep here but Matus controlling him for the moment.
Matus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abraham Donowitz.
I think Donowitz 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!
Don Juan Matus retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: Syn 499 - Donnelly vs Matus
Date: Jan 15, 2017

#R1#
Matus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Donnelly if he has to take too many more of those. #CL#
Donnelly takes the fight into the clinch.
Matus lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Matus manages to break the clinch.
Matus is looking to chop away at Donnelly's legs.
Matus tries to move into range but Donnelly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Donnelly throws a body punch but Matus moves out of range.
Matus misses with a straight right.
Matus swings for the body but Donnelly moves out of range.
Donnelly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wild Card in the buildup to the fight.
Matus defending well as Donnelly loads up on a big left hand.
Donnelly swings widly with a right hand
and Matus counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Donnelly misses.
Donnelly throws a body punch but Matus moves out of range.
Donnelly avoids the body shot from Matus.
Donnelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matus manages to avoid it.
Matus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Donnelly under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Matus misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Donnelly lands with a shot to the body.
Donnelly slips under a jab.
Donnelly throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
Donnelly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matus.
Matus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matus throws a shot from downtown. Donnelly moves away and avoids it.
Donnelly wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Good shot there by Donnelly.
Matus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donnelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Matus.
Matus scores with a leg kick.
Donnelly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matus's head backwards.
Matus slips a jab from Donnelly.
Donnelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
Matus swats away the attempt to clinch by Donnelly.
Matus flicks out a counter leg kick but Donnelly steps away.
Matus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Donnelly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matus sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Matus throws a hook but Donnelly avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Donnelly tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donnelly tests Matus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donnelly misses with a hook.
Donnelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matus.
Donnelly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donnelly misses with an uppercut. Matus saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Matus.
Good work by Matus as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Donnelly has managed to clinch.
Donnelly throws a head punch that misses.
Matus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matus works on Donnelly's body with a couple of short punches.
Matus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donnelly lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Matus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Donnelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matus tries to throw a body punch but Donnelly avoids it by throwing Matus back against the cage.
Donnelly keeps control of Matus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Donnelly misses with a body punch. #T3#
Matus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Donnelly tries to work over Matus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donnelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matus's elbow.
Matus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donnelly's elbow.
Matus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matus just leaning against Donnelly, taking a breather.
Matus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matus blocking some punches.
Donnelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards.
Matus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards.
Matus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donnelly's elbow.
Donnelly blocks an uppercut.
Matus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Donnelly.
Matus lands with a right to the head.
Matus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matus lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Donnelly tries to throw a body punch but Matus avoids it by throwing Donnelly back against the cage.
Matus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Donnelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matus struggles to land a body shot inside as Donnelly controls his hands. #BC2#
Matus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Donnelly.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matus! But no joy.
Donnelly takes a swing at Matus's ribcage but misses.
Matus throws a wild body kick that Donnelly sees coming a mile off.
Donnelly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donnelly checks a leg kick.
Matus needs to keep his hands up - Donnelly had a free shot at his head there.
Matus swings for the body but Donnelly moves out of range.
Donnelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matus.
Donnelly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Donnelly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donnelly throws an overhand right that lands on Matus's shoulder, as Matus tries to avoid the shot.
Donnelly with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donnelly connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Crunch! Matus slams his shin into Donnelly's torso.
Matus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matus looks to throw the jab but Donnelly is out of range.
Donnelly throwing a counter right hand but Matus manages to avoid it.
Donnelly moves out of range as Matus strikes.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Matus in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
No joy there for Matus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Donnelly misses.
Matus takes one to the chin there.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donnelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Liam Donnelly is winning the standup battle so far.
Donnelly swings for the body but Matus moves out of range.
Donnelly throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus lands a body shot.
Donnelly misses with a straight left.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Donnelly.#CL2#
Matus moves into range and clinches up with Donnelly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matus throws a head punch that misses.
Matus scores with a shoulder strike.
Don Juan Matus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Matus is trying to break the clinch but Donnelly has him pressed against the cage.
Donnelly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matuss head.
A nice left hand lands by Matus.
Matus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards.
Matus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Donnelly or not.
Matus is leaning against Donnelly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donnelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matus working aggressively here.
Matus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Donnelly misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Donnelly as the two fighters clinch.
Donnelly pushes Matus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Matus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Donnelly misses.
Donnelly looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donnelly stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Matus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Donnelly lands with a good body shot.
A low kick from Matus is predictable there
and Donnelly counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matus thinking.
Matus defending well as Donnelly loads up on a big left hand.
Donnelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matus.
Donnelly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donnelly darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matus tries to clinch up.
Donnelly misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Matus.
Matus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donnelly connects with a leg kick. Matus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Donnelly misses with a straight right.
Donnelly misses with a body shot.
Donnelly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matus momentarily. #T3#
Donnelly moves out of range as Matus throws a body kick.
Matus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Donnelly lands with an overhand left.
Donnelly looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Donnelly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donnelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
Donnelly misses with a looping right.
Matus slips under a jab from Donnelly.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donnelly.
Donnelly scores with a body shot.
Matus scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Matus misses.
Donnelly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matus. That did some damage!
Donnelly throws out a loose jab but Matus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matus scores with a sloppy right hand. Donnelly should have avoided that one. #T4#
Donnelly swings for the body but Matus moves out of range.
Matus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matus misses with a looping right.
Matus misses with a lunging right hand
and Donnelly counters with a stiff right hand.
Donnelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Donnelly.
Donnelly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matus counters with a straight right hand.
Donnelly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Donnelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matus.
Donnelly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donnelly misses with a right hand
and Matus counters with a stiff right hand.
Matus throws a series of punches but Donnelly avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matus throws a looping overhand right but Donnelly ducks down to avoid it.
Matus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donnelly blocks a head kick by Matus.
Matus throws out a loose jab but Donnelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Donnelly throws a body shot but no joy.
Donnelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Matus is just out of range.
Donnelly throws an overhand right that lands on Matus's shoulder, as Matus tries to avoid the shot.
Donnelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Matus is just out of range.
Matus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donnelly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matus cracks Donnelly with a right hand to the side of the head.
Donnelly slips under a jab from Matus.
Matus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Donnelly has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donnelly throws a hook but Matus blocks it.
Matus takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donnelly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matus misses with a kick to the body.
Donnelly tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Matus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Donnelly lands a head shot.
Donnelly blocks a head kick by Matus.
Donnelly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donnelly.
Matus tries to work over Donnelly's front leg with a kick but Donnelly checks it.
Donnelly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matus connects with a leg kick. Donnelly looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Donnelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Matus moves out of range of the strikes.
Matus moves forwards but Donnelly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Matus misses the target.
Donnelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Matus is just out of range.
A jab from Donnelly misses.
Matus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab, jab by Matus - just one landing. #T2#
Donnelly on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Donnelly's calf.
Donnelly misses with an uppercut. Matus saw that one coming.
Matus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matus lands a really nice looking cross but Donnelly seems unphased.
Matus throws a body punch but Donnelly moves out of range.
Donnelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donnelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
Matus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Donnelly checks it well.
Matus punishes Donnelly's body with a nice straight punch.
Donnelly misses the jab.
Matus scores with a sloppy right hand. Donnelly should have avoided that one.
Donnelly slips a jab from Matus.
Matus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Donnelly counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
A punch lands to the side of Donnelly 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Donnelly at a distance.
Matus throws a body kick that misses.
Donnelly throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Matus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Donnelly.
Matus feints a counter leg kick.
Matus looks to land a body kick but Donnelly moved away.
Donnelly moves out of range as Matus throws a body kick.
Matus throws a hook but Donnelly blocks it.
Matus keeps the fight on the outside.
Donnelly thows a body kick. Matus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Donnelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matus manages to avoid it.
Donnelly scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Matus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donnelly.
Donnelly misses with a looping left.
Donnelly throws an overhand right that lands on Matus's shoulder, as Matus tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Matus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donnelly.
Matus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Donnelly has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Donnelly pushes Matus up against the cage in a clinch.
Donnelly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Donnelly prevents a body shot from Matus.
Matus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Donnelly.
Matus scores with a shoulder strike.
Donnelly looking to slow down the pace here.
Donnelly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matus tries a knee to the head but Donnelly blocks it.
Matus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Matus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matus.
Donnelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donnelly lands with a right to the head.
Matus blocks a body shot from Donnelly.
Matus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Liam Donnelly did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Donnelly is looking to chop away at Matus's legs.
Matus tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Donnelly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donnelly staying out of range there.
Donnelly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donnelly. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Donnelly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matus checks a leg kick.
Matus scores with a nice right hand.
Matus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donnelly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donnelly moves out of range as Matus throws a body kick.
Donnelly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matus on the side of the head.
Donnelly throws a jab when Matus was well out of range.
Matus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Donnelly lands a jab to Matus's midsection.
Matus misses with a hook.#T1#
Donnelly moves out of range of the strikes.
Donnelly wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matus connects with a solid leg kick.
Matus scores with a jab to the body.
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donnelly throws out the jab.
Donnelly throws a right hand that Matus ducks under and follows up with a left that Matus also avoids with ease.
Matus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Donnelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Donnelly.
Matus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Donnelly tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matus moves out of range as Donnelly strikes.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donnelly. #T2#
Donnelly takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matus just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Donnelly tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Donnelly.
Donnelly scores with a sloppy right hand. Matus should have avoided that one.
Matus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Donnelly's head backwards.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donnelly throws a lazy right hand but Matus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donnelly works the jab nicely.
Donnelly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donnelly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matus misses with an uppercut. Donnelly saw that one coming.
Donnelly throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Donnelly misses with a looping left.#T3#
Donnelly connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matus. Matus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donnelly. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donnelly.
A counter left hand to the body from Donnelly misses its target.
Matus misses with a straight right.
Donnelly half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Matus. Donnelly shrugs it off though.
Matus slips a straight right by Donnelly.
A shot to the liver by Donnelly. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot lands for Donnelly.
Matus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donnelly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Donnelly throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
Donnelly lands a nice looking body shot.
Donnelly slips under a jab.
Donnelly moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Matus. Donnelly shrugs it off though.
Matus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donnelly lands a lovely overhand right.
Matus throws a hook but Donnelly avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Matus.
Donnelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donnelly throws a lazy uppercut
and Matus counters with a nice leg kick.
Donnelly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donnelly throws a jab when Matus was well out of range.
A jab from Donnelly does it's job there.
Donnelly takes a swing at Matus's ribcage but misses.
Matus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Donnelly lands a leg kick that knocks Matus off balance momentarily.
Donnelly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donnelly misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Donnelly had his way with Don Juan Matus in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Matus looks to land a right hand but Donnelly moved out of range.
Donnelly stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Donnelly throws an overhand right that lands on Matus's shoulder, as Matus tries to avoid the shot.
Donnelly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matus lands an overhand right.
Matus takes a swing at Donnelly's ribcage but misses.
Matus ducks right into an uppercut from Donnelly.
Donnelly connects with a nice looking jab.
Donnelly lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matus dodges the punch combination from Donnelly.
Donnelly throws a leg kick which misses Matus's front leg but catches the back leg as Matus tries to avoid it.
Matus throws a sloppy head kick and Donnelly moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Donnelly throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Donnelly moves out of range as Matus strikes.
Donnelly lands with an overhand left.
Donnelly will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Donnelly lands a jab to Matus's midsection.
Donnelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matus manages to avoid it.
Matus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donnelly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matus. Matus obviously looking to wear him down.
Donnelly moves out of range of the body kick from Matus.
A counter left hand to the body from Donnelly misses its target.
Donnelly misses with an uppercut. Matus saw that one coming.
Donnelly throws a body punch but Matus moves out of range.
Donnelly lands a head shot.
Matus misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donnelly. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Matus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matus chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Donnelly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Donnelly misses.
Matus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Donnelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
Donnelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Donnelly.
Donnelly throws a series of punches but Matus avoids them all with ease.
Donnelly moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Matus throws a hook but Donnelly avoids it easily.
Donnelly throws a looping overhand right but Matus ducks down to avoid it.
Matus tries a quick counter leg kick but Donnelly is wise to it.
A big left from Matus misses.
Nice body punch from Donnelly.
Donnelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matus.
Matus slips under a jab from Donnelly.
Donnelly swings widly with a right hand
and Matus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Matus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Donnelly keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donnelly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matus.
Donnelly takes one on the button.
Matus scores with a push kick.
Donnelly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matus.
Matus moves away from the strike by Donnelly.
Matus wants to counter the offense by Donnelly and move into the clinch position.
Donnelly does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Donnelly bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matus's head.
Matus cracks Donnelly with a right hand to the side of the head.
Donnelly is looking to clinch.
Matus scores with a hook to the body. Donnelly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Donnelly throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matus counters with a left to the body. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donnelly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donnelly sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Donnelly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matus defending well as Donnelly loads up on a big left hand.
Donnelly checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Donnelly staying out of range there.
Donnelly ducks right into an uppercut from Matus.
Matus lands with a straight right. Donnelly didn't see that one coming.
Donnelly on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Donnelly avoids the body shot from Matus.
Donnelly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donnelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick from Matus misses
and Donnelly counters with a straight right hand.

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 Liam Donnelly.
I think Donnelly 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Don Juan Matus! Don Juan Matus retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Don Juan Matus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC 415 - Olympic Finals
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Hurmio misses with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hurmio.
Hurmio lands a leg kick that knocks Matus off balance momentarily.
Hurmio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matus.
Hurmio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matus.
Hurmio misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Hurmio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matus on his heels. He'll look to pass Matus's guard now, I'm sure.
Matus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Matus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus keeping moving, preventing Hurmio from controlling successfully.
Hurmio cracks Matus with a solid left hand.#T1#
Hurmio wants to control from the top but Matus keeps moving.
Matus pulls Hurmio in to control the position.
Hurmio throws a big elbow that misses.
Matus keeping moving, preventing Hurmio from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hurmio's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Matus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hurmio defends it easily.
Hurmio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matus works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hurmio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hurmio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hurmio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matus working a defensive guard here.
Hurmio slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Matus looking to control.
Hurmio wants to control from the top but Matus keeps moving.
Hurmio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hurmio throws a big elbow that misses.
Matus is trying to keep Hurmio in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Matus lands a jab to the nose.
Matus throws a body punch but Hurmio moves out of range.
Matus misses with a low kick.
Hurmio misses with a double jab.
Matus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hurmio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hurmio scores with a punch to the head.
Matus motions for Hurmio to come forward. Matus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hurmio misses with a hook. Matus ducked under it nicely.
Hurmio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matus is out of range and Hurmio settles back down.
Hurmio takes a swing at Matus's ribcage but misses.
Hurmio jabs at Matus's body.
Matus misses with the combination.
Don Juan Matus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hurmio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matus on the side of the head.#T4#
Matus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hurmio throws a hook but Matus avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurmio misses with a leg kick.
Hurmio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hurmio misses with a lunging right hand
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Matus counters with a left to the body.
Hurmio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.
Hurmio throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
Hurmio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab, jab by Hurmio - just one landing.
Hurmio swings widly with a right hand
and Matus counters with a right hand to the body.
Matus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hurmio lands a really nice looking cross but Matus seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomari Hurmio dominated that round.
That's time! Matus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hurmio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matus throws out the jab.
Hurmio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hurmio throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Hurmio.
Hurmio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hurmio misses with an uppercut. Matus saw that one coming.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tuomari Hurmio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matus. Hurmio does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmio throws a sloppy head kick and Matus moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Matus misses the target.
Hurmio throws a body punch but Matus moves out of range.
Matus misses with a straight left.
And Hurmio tries to counter it with a takedown but Matus pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Hurmio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurmio.
A shot to the liver by Hurmio. Beautiful body shot.
Hurmio thuds a left hand into Matus's body.
Hurmio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tuomari Hurmio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hurmio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hurmio tries a low kick but Matus avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Matus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Hurmio is predictable there
enabling Matus to counter with a crisp jab.
Matus throws a hook to the side of Hurmio's head but Hurmio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hurmio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A cross from Hurmio lands.
Hurmio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matus leaves Hurmio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Matus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hurmio looks to land a left hand but Matus moved out of range nicely.
Hurmio throws a hook to the side of Matus's head but Matus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Matus misses.
Hurmio misses with a body kick.
Matus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That kick from Hurmio tenderised Matus's leg. Matus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hurmio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hurmio just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMatus.
Matus misses with an uppercut. Hurmio saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Hurmio.
Hurmio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hurmio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hurmio with a nice cross.
Matus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Matus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hurmio.
Hurmio takes one on the button.
Hurmio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hurmio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hurmio changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hurmio lands with a right hand.
Hurmio throws a jab when Matus was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Matus misses its target.
Matus moves out of range of the strikes.
Hurmio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hurmio flicks out a counter leg kick but Matus steps away.
Hurmio shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Matus eats them both and turns towards Hurmio to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Matus avoids the body shot from Hurmio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Hurmio closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matus to the mat! Matus manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurmio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matus's head.
Matus controls Hurmio momentarily but Hurmio frees himself. #T4#
Hurmio wants to pass the guard but Matus is keeping the position.
Hurmio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matus controlling the position.
Matus continues to stall.
Hurmio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hurmio scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomari Hurmio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Matus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Matus scores with a jab to the body.
Hurmio tries to work over Matus's front leg with a kick but Matus checks it.
Hurmio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matus throws a hook to the side of Hurmio's head but Hurmio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hurmio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hurmio throws out a leg kick but Matus moves out of range and Hurmio only half commits.
Hurmio lands with a good body shot.
Hurmio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matus tries to clinch there but Hurmio circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hurmio walks into a stiff left hand from Matus.
Hurmio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good leg kick by Hurmio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Hurmio checks a low kick from Matus.
Hurmio feints the counter takedown.
Matus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Matus misses the target.
Matus throws a hook to the side of Hurmio's head but Hurmio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hurmio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hurmio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matus.
Hurmio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hurmio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hurmio.
Matus swings for the body but Hurmio moves out of range.
Matus throws a big shot that misses.
Hurmio misses the shot to the body.
Matus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Matus moves out of range of the leg kick from Hurmio.
Matus tried to counter with a leg kick but Hurmio avoided it.
Hurmio connects with the punch.
Matus throws a hook to the side of Hurmio's head but Hurmio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hurmio misses with a leg kick.
Matus misses with an uppercut. Hurmio saw that one coming.
Hurmio misses with a low kick.
Matus throws a hook but Hurmio blocks it.
Matus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hurmio throws a body kick that misses.
Hurmio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matus missing with a left hand there. Hurmio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matus takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Hurmio walks into a straight right hand from Matus.
Hurmio shoots in and drives through. Matus sprawls well.
Matus tried to counter with a leg kick but Hurmio avoided it.
Hurmio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matus counters with a nice uppercut.
Hurmio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.
An attempted straight right counter from Matus misses the target.
Hurmio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hurmio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matus throwing a counter right hand but Hurmio manages to avoid it.
Hurmio cracks Matus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matus jabs Hurmio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hurmio cracks the inside of Matus's front leg.
Hurmio misses with a leg kick
letting Matus counter with a right hand.
Hurmio takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Matus misses the jab.
A nice side step and Hurmio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hurmio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hurmio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matus on the side of the head.
Matus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hurmio, as that shot connected.
Matus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matus throws a body punch but Hurmio moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hurmio! But no joy.
Matus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hurmio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matus to score with a decent uppercut.
Hurmio has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hurmio misses with a lunging right hand
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hurmio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matus.
Hurmio throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
Hurmio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Tuomari Hurmio just about did enough to take it.
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.
#R4#
Matus moves away from the strike by Hurmio.
Hurmio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matus throws a low kick, looking for Hurmio's leg but Hurmio calmly moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hurmio misses the target.
Hurmio throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
Matus misses with an uppercut.
No luck for Hurmio with that takedown attempt.
Hurmio thuds his shin into the meat of Matus's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus misses the jab.
Hurmio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matus as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Matus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hurmio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matus.
Matus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hurmio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hurmio misses with a few strikes there.
Matus looks to land a left hand but Hurmio moved out of range nicely.
Hurmio throws a body kick that misses.
Hurmio tries for a takedown but Matus circles away easily
and Matus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Don Juan Matus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuomari Hurmio.
Matus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hurmio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Hurmio throws a hook but Matus avoids it easily.
Hurmio misses with an uppercut
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hurmio explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurmio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matus.
Hurmio throws a wild body kick that Matus sees coming a mile off.
Hurmio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hurmio doesn't seem bothered though.
No joy there for Matus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hurmio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matus moves out of range of the strikes.
Hurmio thuds his shin into the meat of Matus's side.
Matus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hurmio throws a leg kick but Matus moved away.
Matus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Matus.
A big right from Matus misses.
Matus moves out of range of the strikes.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hurmio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hurmio throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
Matus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hurmio.
Matus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hurmio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matus thuds a left hand into Hurmio's body.
Matus throws a jab when Hurmio was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Hurmio - just one landing. #T4#
Matus misses with a body shot.
Matus checks a low kick from Hurmio.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hurmio.
Hurmio misses with a hook.
Hurmio throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
Matus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hurmios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hurmio misses the jab.
It looked like Matus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matus lands with an uppercut that bounces Hurmio off the cage and back into range.
Matus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hurmio with a hook.
Matus throws the left hand but Hurmio avoids the punch easily.
Hurmio throws a leg kick but Matus moved away.
As Hurmio looks to move away, Matus throws a big counter combo but Hurmio just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Hurmio misses with a low kick as Matus jumps back.
Matus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hurmio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matus manages to avoid it.
Matus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hurmio manages to circle out of the way.
Matus checks a leg kick.
Matus throws a big shot that misses.
Matus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Hurmio.
Matus defending well as Hurmio loads up on a big left hand.
Hurmio misses with a looping left.
Hurmio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmio feints and then cracks Matus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matus down.
Hurmio misses with a left hand #CL#
and Matus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Matus struggles to land a body shot inside as Hurmio controls his hands.
Hurmio has a couple of punches blocked by Matus.
Matus misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Matus tries to throw a body punch but Hurmio avoids it by throwing Matus back against the cage.
Matus blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Hurmio.
Hurmio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matus walks away with a smile on his face. Hurmio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hurmio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Hurmio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurmio.
Nice shot lands for Hurmio.
Hurmio avoids the head kick by Matus.
Hurmio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hurmio swinging wildly here.
Don Juan Matus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hurmio slips under a jab.
Matus scores with a shot to the body.
Hurmio looks to land a left hand but Matus moved out of range nicely.
Hurmio ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Hurmio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hurmio.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hurmio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matus misses with a wild body shot.
Matus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hurmio's hands.
Hurmio misses with a left hand
and Matus counters with a stiff right hand.
Matus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Matus misses its intended target.
Hurmio feints a counter leg kick.
Hurmio throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
Matus feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matus.
Hurmio lands a right hook to the body.
Hurmio scores with the left hand. Matus knows he should have avoided that one.
Matus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hurmio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurmio manages to avoid it.
Hurmio throws a jab when Matus was well out of range.
Hurmio throws a jab but it's blocked by Matus.
Matus is looking to counter punch.
Hurmio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A lazy left from Hurmio finds it's target.
Matus misses with a looping left.#T4#
Hurmio's corner calls for a 1-2. Hurmio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hurmio throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matus - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matus misses with a wild combination.
Hurmio slips under a jab.
Hurmio lunges at Matus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matus's hand.
A swing and a miss from Matus.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hurmio.
Hurmio drops his hands momentarily and Matus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hurmio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tuomari Hurmio.
I think Hurmio 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuomari Hurmio!
Tuomari Hurmio decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Don Juan Matus stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'd very much like to say Onneksi Olkoon! to my foe tonight. Congratulations.'.

Event: CFC 413 - Olympics Rd 2
Date: Dec 14, 2016

#R1#
Matus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Ramos.
Matus throws a front kick that sends Ramos stumbling back into the cage.
Matus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramos was well out of range. Poor timing from Matus.
Ramos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matus looks to land a left hand but Ramos moved out of range nicely.
Matus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ramos wants to slow Matus down by chopping away at his legs.
Ramos throws a lazy body kick
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramos.
Ramos blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Ramos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matus.
A low kick from Matus misses #CL2#
and Ramos moves into the clinch.
Matus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramos has a couple of punches blocked by Matus.
Ramos scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Matus digs a right hand underneath Ramos's ribcage. Ramos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ramos lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Ramos has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Matus uses from the top position.
Ramos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Matus is stalling in the full guard.
Matus won't allow Ramos to sweep him here.
Matus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ramos has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Scotty's Yard. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ramos 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.#T2#
Matus stays in close to Ramos's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matus throws out a leg kick but Ramos moves out of range and Matus only half commits.
Matus misses with a body kick.
Ramos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matus.
Some bone on bone action there as Ramos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ramos with the counter takedown but Matus avoids it easily.
Matus looks to land a left hand but Ramos moved out of range nicely.
Ramos avoids the head kick by Matus.
Matus tries to clinch up but Ramos circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matus at a distance.
Matus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ramos avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Matus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matus slips under a jab from Ramos.
Matus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body punch from Matus.
Ramos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Matus.
Matus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Ramos has Matus up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramos managing to block the knees to the body from Matus.
Matus scores with a shot to the side of Ramos's head.
Ramos tries to throw a body punch but Matus avoids it by throwing Ramos back against the cage.
Matus tries to throw a body punch but Ramos avoids it by throwing Matus back against the cage.
Ramos lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Ramos.
Ramos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matus backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matus working aggressively here.
Matus prevents a body shot from Ramos.
Ramos prevents a body shot from Matus. #T4#
Ramos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matus backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ramos throws an elbow but misses.
Ramos lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ramos fails to land.
Ramos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ramos wants a takedown but no success here.
Matus trying to stall but Ramos improves his position.
Matus can't find room to land a body shot as Ramos controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matus.
Matus tries to land a knee to the head but Ramos blocks with his arms.
Ramos tries for a takedown but Matus manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Ramos gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramos manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramos moves away.
Ramos moves out of range as Matus throws a body kick.
Ramos thumps Matus with a low kick.
Matus misses with a looping right.
Ramos looks for the body kick but Matus saw that one coming.
Matus misses with a wild body shot.
Matus is looking to wear down Ramos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Matus misses with a leg kick.
Ramos throws out a loose jab but Matus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramos checks the leg kick.
Matus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Left hook, right uppercut from Matus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus cracks Ramos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ramos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Matus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ramos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Matus throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Matus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matus stuns Ramos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Don Juan Matus is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matus throws a front kick that sends Ramos stumbling back into the cage.
Matus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Matus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matus misses with a body kick.
Ramos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ramos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ramos lands with a nice body punch.
Ramos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matus.
Ramos catches Matus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matus misses with a looping left.
Ramos appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matus misses with a body shot.
Matus connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramos cracks Matus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Ramos fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramos moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramos misses with a shot to the body
and Matus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramos.
Ramos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matus, as that shot connected.
Matus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ramos throws the kick towards the body but Matus avoids it.
Ramos misses with a hook. Matus ducked under it nicely.
Ramos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab lands there for Matus.
Matus throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramos.
Matus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Ramos wants to slow Matus down by chopping away at his legs.
Ramos defending well as Matus loads up on a big left hand.
Ramos throws a lazy body kick
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matus lands a leg kick that knocks Ramos off balance momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matus.
Ramos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matus.
Matus wants to slow Ramos down by chopping away at his legs.
Matus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramos can do to turn this around?
Ramos digs a good hook to Matus's body. #CL2#
Ramos darts in and clinches Matus up against the cage.
Ramos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matus's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matus. #TD2#
Ramos gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Matus regains guard.
Ramos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matus is keeping the position for now.
Ramos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Matus can't keep his opponent in guard - Ramos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramos working Matus over with strikes.
Ramos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ramos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matus defending well though.
Matus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matus is controlling Ramos's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Matus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Juan Matus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Ramos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matus.
Ramos ducks right into an uppercut from Matus.
Matus lands a leg kick that knocks Ramos off balance momentarily.
Ramos drops his hands momentarily and Matus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ramos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ramos scoring well with a low kick there.
Matus throws a big shot that misses.
Ramos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ramos walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos punishes Matus's body with a nice straight punch.
Ramos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Don Juan Matus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramos with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Matus just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos tries to score with a low kick but Matus moves his leg out of the way.
Matus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Don Juan Matus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matus moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Matus.
Ramos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramos scores with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Ramos is predictable there
and Matus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A lazy body kick from Matus #TD2#
and Ramos counters with a single leg into guard. Matus didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matus controls Ramos momentarily but Ramos frees himself. #T2#
Ramos working some strikes from top position.
Matus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Ramos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ramos has managed to get both his arms back between Matus's legs - danger averted.
Ramos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Matus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ramos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matus pulls Ramos in close to prevent any damage.
Ramos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Ramos throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ramos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ramos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Ramos.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ramos.
A big right from Ramos misses.
Ramos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Matus.
Ramos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A swing and a miss from Matus.#T4#
Matus tries to land a front kick but Ramos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ramos tries a low kick but Matus avoids it.
Ramos avoids the body shot from Matus.
Matus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matus. That did some damage!
Matus misses with a looping right.
Ramos throws a lazy right hand but Matus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ramos!
Matus misses the jab.
Ramos misses with a low kick.
Ramos lands with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ramos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Henrique Ramos just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Matus cracks Ramos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matus scores with a jab. Ramos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matus checks a low kick from Ramos.
Ramos moves out of range of the body kick.
Ramos tries a low kick but Matus avoids it.
Ramos punishes Matus's body with a nice straight punch.
Matus lands a body shot.
Ramos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matus blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos throws an overhand right that lands on Matus's shoulder, as Matus tries to avoid the shot.
Matus misses with a straight right.
Matus throws a wild body kick that Ramos sees coming a mile off.
Ramos throws a leg kick which misses Matus's front leg but catches the back leg as Matus tries to avoid it. #T1#
Ramos throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Matus finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ramos throws a body punch but Matus moves out of range.
Matus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matus throws the left hand but Ramos avoids the punch easily.
Matus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Matus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ramos drops his hands momentarily and Matus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#TD2#
Ramos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Matus trying to hold on to Ramos's head to control him but Ramos postures up.
Ramos drops an elbow to the side of Matus's head. #T2#
Ramos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Matus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ramos.
Matus regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ramos.
Matus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ramos looking to pass the guard.
Matus pulls Ramos in close to prevent any damage.
Ramos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Ramos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Matus working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matus misses with a hook.
Matus blocks a leg kick.
Matus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ramos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matus throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Ramos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Matus is looking for a sweep. Ramos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matus regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ramos. #T4#
Matus wants to sweep here but Ramos controlling him for the moment.
Ramos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ramos throws an elbow that misses. Matus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ramos's guard. Nice move by Matus!#REVR#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matus stopping the sweep attempt from Ramos.
Matus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod.
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!
#R5#
Matus throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Ramos.
Matus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramos's sensitive parts.
Ramos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ramos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Matus counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Matus darts in and clinches Ramos up against the cage.
Matus has a couple of punches blocked by Ramos.
A short left from Ramos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos lands a shoulder strike.
Matus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matus tries to throw a body punch but Ramos avoids it by throwing Matus back against the cage.
Ramos cracks Matus with a nice body shot.
Matus lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ramos fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Matus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ramos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Henrique Ramos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Matus blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Ramos jumps guard.
Ramos looking to control.
Matus tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramos is retaining full guard.
Ramos pulls Matus in close to prevent any damage.
Ramos working a defensive guard but Matus passes into half guard.
Henrique Ramos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ramos is trying to control but can't.
Matus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Matus uses his free foot to push down on Ramos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ramos.
Ramos tries to lock up and control but Matus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Matus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Matus wants to control the pace but Ramos is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Ramos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Ramos defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Matus.
Ramos is trying to escape the mount.
Ramos is still trying to improve position.
Matus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ramos slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Ramos manages to get to full guard.
Matus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Matus looking to sit in guard and control but Ramos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Don Juan Matus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramos is in close to Matus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ramos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Juan Matus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matus 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:47
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Juan Matus!
During a confident post fight interview, Don Juan Matus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 411 - Tycoon Olympics
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Matus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saint Louis scores with a jab to the head.
Saint Louis tries to work over Matus's front leg with a kick but Matus checks it.
Martin Saint Louis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saint Louis.
Matus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Matus misses with a leg kick.
Saint Louis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Matus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saint Louis throws out a counter right but Matus avoids it with no problem.
Matus misses with a leg kick
and Saint Louis counters with a good low kick that Matus was not able to check.
Saint Louis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Saint Louis cracks a nice hook into Matus's ribs.
Matus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saint Louis manages to avoid it.
Matus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saint Louis.
Matus swings widly with a right hand
enabling Saint Louis to counter with a crisp jab.
Saint Louis moves out of range as Matus strikes.
Matus checks a low kick from Saint Louis.
Matus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saint Louis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saint Louis tries a quick counter leg kick but Matus is wise to it.
Matus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saint Louis.
Matus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matus throws a low kick, looking for Saint Louis's leg but Saint Louis calmly moves out of range. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matus checks a leg kick.
Saint Louis throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Matus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saint Louis looks to land a left hand but Matus moved out of range nicely.
Saint Louis throws out a leg kick but Matus moves out of range and Saint Louis only half commits.
Saint Louis misses with a hook
and Matus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Saint Louis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matus is out of range and Saint Louis settles back down.
Saint Louis throws a lazy uppercut
and Matus counters with an outside leg kick.
Saint Louis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Saint Louis looks to land a left hand but Matus moved out of range nicely.
Saint Louis wants to land a leg kick but Matus is out of range.
Matus thows a leg kick but Saint Louis checks it
and Saint Louis counters with a straight right hand.
Saint Louis ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Saint Louis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matus throws a right hand that misses
and Saint Louis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matus's knee momentarily.
Saint Louis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good work by Matus as he checks the leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint Louis throws a low kick but Matus moves out of range easily.
Matus quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T2#
Matus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saint Louis momentarily.
Matus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Matus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Saint Louis will feel that in the morning.
Saint Louis looks to land a right hand but Matus moved out of range.
Saint Louis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Matus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saint Louis.
Matus works the jab nicely.
Saint Louis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Matus!
Saint Louis misses with an uppercut
and Matus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Matus tenderised Saint Louis's leg. Saint Louis is trying to keep his angry face on.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matus.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy.
Saint Louis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saint Louis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Saint Louis misses with an uppercut
and Matus counters with a low kick, right behind Saint Louis 's knee. #T3#
Matus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saint Louis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matus scrambles back to his feet.
Saint Louis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Saint Louis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis just misses with a punch to the body.
Matus tries to land a leg kick but Saint Louis saw it coming and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Matus.
Matus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Saint Louis misses with a straight right.
Saint Louis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Donk. Matus catches Saint Louis right on the button with a cross.
Saint Louis cracks the inside of Matus's front leg.
Matus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matus tries to land a front kick but Saint Louis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matus wants to slow Saint Louis down by chopping away at his legs.
Matus looks to land a body kick but Saint Louis moved away.
Matus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Matus misses.
Saint Louis lands a lovely overhand right.
Matus checks a low kick from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saint Louis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saint Louis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Saint Louis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saint Louis moves away.
Saint Louis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saint Louis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saint Louis throws a solid leg kick but Matus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saint Louis.
Matus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Saint Louis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matus is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matus defending well as Saint Louis loads up on a big left hand.
Matus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matus misses with a low kick.
Matus backing away here, and Saint Louis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Saint Louis loads up on a big right hand but Matus slips the punch.
Matus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Matus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saint Louis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matus lands a right hook to the body.
Saint Louis blocks a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saint Louis.
Matus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Saint Louis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matus misses with a straight right.
Matus misses with a low kick.
Matus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Saint Louis lands with an uppercut that bounces Matus off the cage and back into range.
Saint Louis throws a looping overhand right but Matus ducks down to avoid it.
And Matus counters with a quick kick to the body but Saint Louis blocks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saint Louis.
Matus thows a leg kick but Saint Louis checks it
and Saint Louis counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Matus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saint Louis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saint Louis.
Jab, jab by Saint Louis - just one landing.
Matus slips a straight right by Saint Louis.#T1#
Matus tries to work over Saint Louis's front leg with a kick but Saint Louis checks it.
Saint Louis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saint Louis looks to throw the jab but Matus is out of range.
Matus checks a leg kick.
Matus lands with a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saint Louis.
Saint Louis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saint Louis misses with an uppercut. Matus saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Matus misses its target.
Matus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saint Louis.
Saint Louis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matus.
Saint Louis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saint Louis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matus throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus thuds a left hand into Saint Louis's body.#T2#
Saint Louis lands with a straight right. Matus didn't see that one coming.
Saint Louis scores with a jab to the body.
Saint Louis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matus's sensitive parts.
Matus lands a nice looking body shot.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Saint Louis.
Matus throws a jab but it's blocked by Saint Louis.
Saint Louis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick from Matus misses
and Saint Louis counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Saint Louis misses.
Matus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saint Louis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matus connects with the punch.#CL2#
Saint Louis pushes Matus up against the cage in a clinch.
Matus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saint Louis blocks a body shot from Matus.
Saint Louis prevents a body shot from Matus.
Saint Louis tries to stall but Matus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Saint Louis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matus lands an uppercut.#T3#
Saint Louis lands a left hand.
Matus can't find room to land a body shot as Saint Louis controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Saint Louis.
Matus tries a body shot but Saint Louis blocks it.
Saint Louis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saint Louis working aggressively here.
Saint Louis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saint Louis has a couple of punches blocked by Matus.
Saint Louis working aggressively here.
Matus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saint Louis throws a head punch that misses.
Matus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Saint Louis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matus's elbow.
Saint Louis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saint Louis's elbow.
Matus blocks an uppercut.
Saint Louis blocks an uppercut.
Saint Louis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matus is keeping busy.
Matus blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Saint Louis is looking to control Matus's arms but Matus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saint Louis has his back to the cage.
Saint Louis working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus stalling in the clinch but Saint Louis improves position.
Saint Louis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saint Louis misses with a punch on the inside.
Matus lands a shoulder strike.
Saint Louis has a couple of punches blocked by Matus.
Saint Louis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saint Louis is stalling here.
Saint Louis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saint Louis lands with a left to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Saint Louis throws a punch but it's blocked by Matus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Saint Louis 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.
#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saint Louis.
Saint Louis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matus.
Saint Louis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saint Louis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matus. That's going to slow Saint Louis down.
Saint Louis avoids the body shot from Matus.
Saint Louis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saint Louis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matus counters with a low kick, right behind Saint Louis 's knee.
Saint Louis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Saint Louis connects with a body shot.
Matus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Saint Louis throws a body shot but no joy.
Saint Louis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
A jab from Saint Louis does it's job there.
Saint Louis throws out a loose jab but Matus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saint Louis throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
Matus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saint Louis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matus.
Saint Louis checks a low kick from Matus.
Matus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saint Louis counters with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Matus misses its intended target.
Matus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis drops his hands momentarily and Matus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matus throws the kick towards the body but Saint Louis avoids it.
Saint Louis connects with a solid leg kick.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martin Saint Louis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab from Saint Louis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saint Louis. #T2#
Saint Louis looks to land a left hand but Matus moved out of range nicely.
Matus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saint Louis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Saint Louis throws a body kick that misses.
Saint Louis jabs Matus right on the nose. Matus blinks but takes it well.
Matus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matus lands a front kick.
Saint Louis walks into a straight right hand from Matus.
Saint Louis misses with a right hand
and Matus counters with a thumping low kick.
Saint Louis misses the shot to the body.
Saint Louis moves out of range as Matus strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Matus.
Saint Louis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good work by Matus as he checks the leg kick.
Matus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saint Louis misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Saint Louis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A low kick from Saint Louis misses
and Matus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Saint Louis's knee momentarily.
Matus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Saint Louis.
Matus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saint Louis tried to score with a low kick but Matus checks it.
Matus throws a jab but it's blocked by Saint Louis.
Saint Louis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matus. That did some damage!
Matus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saint Louis! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Saint Louis.
Matus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Saint Louis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saint Louis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matus misses with a kick to the body.
Saint Louis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saint Louis moves out of range of the body kick.
Saint Louis misses with a leg kick
and Matus counters with a nice leg kick.
Matus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saint Louis can pounce on him.
Matus cracks the inside of Saint Louis's front leg.
Saint Louis looks to land a body kick but Matus moved away.
A quick step to the side and Matus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saint Louis tries to land a front kick but Matus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saint Louis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Saint Louis.
Matus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saint Louis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matus dips to his left and cracks Saint Louis with an uppercut!
A shot to the liver by Matus. Beautiful body shot.
Saint Louis misses with a kick to the body.
Matus throwing a counter right hand but Saint Louis manages to avoid it.
Saint Louis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matus's sensitive parts.
Matus misses the shot to the body.
Saint Louis throws a body punch but Matus moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matus throws a hook to the side of Saint Louis's head but Saint Louis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Juan Matus clearly takes that round.
That's time! Matus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Matus tests Saint Louis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A leg kick checked by Saint Louis.
Saint Louis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Saint Louis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matus is looking to slow Saint Louis down with leg kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matus, as that shot connected.
Saint Louis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matus throws the left hand but Saint Louis avoids the punch easily.
Saint Louis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matus with a body shot.
Matus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saint Louis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Matus.
Matus checks a low kick from Saint Louis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus scores with a nice right hand.
Matus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matus just misses with a punch to the body.
Matus lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saint Louis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matus throws a sloppy head kick and Saint Louis moves out of range easily.
Saint Louis scores with a jab to the head.
Saint Louis blocks a low kick nicely.
Matus thumps Saint Louis with a low kick.
Matus tries a low kick but Saint Louis avoids it.
Matus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saint Louis.
Saint Louis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saint Louis loads up on a big right hand but Matus slips the punch.
Saint Louis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matus. That did some damage!
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saint Louis throws out the jab.
Matus lands a nice looking body shot.
Matus swings for the body but Saint Louis moves out of range.
Matus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saint Louis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matus.#T2#
Saint Louis misses with a leg kick.
Saint Louis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Matus.
Saint Louis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matus manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saint Louis flicks out a counter leg kick but Matus steps away.
Matus misses with an uppercut. Saint Louis saw that one coming.
Good work by Saint Louis as he checks the leg kick.
Saint Louis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Saint Louis.
A telegraphed right hand from Matus misses the target.
Matus moves out of range as Saint Louis strikes.
Saint Louis misses with a looping right.
Saint Louis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Matus is looking to slow Saint Louis down with leg kicks.
Saint Louis looks to throw a body kick
and Saint Louis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Matus throws a leg kick but Saint Louis moved away.
Matus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saint Louis's head backwards.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saint Louis. That's going to slow Matus down.
Saint Louis tries to work over Matus's front leg with a kick but Matus checks it.
Saint Louis lands with a nice body punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matus - that will leave a mark!
Matus moves out of range as Saint Louis strikes.
Matus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jab from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis throws a front kick aimed at Matus's knee but Matus avoids it well.
Saint Louis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matus is able to avoid easily.
Matus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saint Louis lands a really nice looking cross but Matus seems unphased.
Matus is looking to chop away at Saint Louis's legs.
Saint Louis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matus throws a hook but Saint Louis avoids it easily.#T4#
Saint Louis jabs Matus right on the nose. Matus blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Saint Louis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matus checks a low kick from Saint Louis.
Good work by Saint Louis as he checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saint Louis. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saint Louis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matus can pounce on him.
Saint Louis throws a solid leg kick but Matus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saint Louis.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matus.
Saint Louis looks to land a body kick but Matus moved away.
Matus throws a solid leg kick but Saint Louis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matus.
Matus scores with a leg kick.
Saint Louis throws a poor cross that misses
and Matus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matus takes one on the button.
Saint Louis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matus lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Juan Matus had his way with Martin Saint Louis in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Matus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Saint Louis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It appears Matus was looking to counter with a kick there.
Saint Louis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matus.
Saint Louis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matus.
Matus looks for the body kick but Saint Louis saw that one coming. #CL#
Matus drives through and clinches with Saint Louis against the cage.
Matus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saint Louis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saint Louis's elbow.
Saint Louis prevents a body shot from Matus.
Saint Louis throws a punch but it's blocked by Matus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Saint Louis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matus misses with a punch to the body.
Matus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Matus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saint Louis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Saint Louis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matus is keeping busy.
Saint Louis is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Saint Louis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matus lands a shoulder strike.
Saint Louis struggles to land a body shot inside as Matus controls his hands.
Saint Louis lands a shot to the body.
Matus lands a good knee to the midsection. Saint Louis won't want to take too many of those.
Saint Louis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matus is keeping busy.
Matus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matus misses with a punch on the inside.
Saint Louis lands a nice shot to the body.
Saint Louis just leaning against Matus, taking a breather.
Matus has a couple of punches blocked by Saint Louis.
Martin Saint Louis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC#
Matus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matus throws an off balance right hand
and Saint Louis counters with a body kick that stops Matus in his tracks momentarily.
Matus blocks the body kick.
Saint Louis throws a push kick but Matus slaps the foot to one side.
Saint Louis connects with a looping right hand.
Saint Louis misses with a hook. Matus ducked under it nicely.
Matus connects with a jab.
Matus slips under a jab from Saint Louis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Saint Louis misses
letting Matus counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Saint Louis.
A telegraphed right hand from Saint Louis misses the target.
The fighters circling - Saint Louis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saint Louis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An inside leg kick lands from Matus.
Matus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saint Louis.#T3#
Matus blocks a low kick nicely.
Matus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matus swings for the body but Saint Louis moves out of range.
Matus blocks a low kick nicely.
Matus checks a leg kick.
A lazy left from Saint Louis finds it's target.
Matus throws a solid leg kick but Saint Louis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matus.
Saint Louis misses with a hook
and Matus counters with a thumping low kick.
Saint Louis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
Matus is looking to counter with a body kick.
Saint Louis wants to clinch.
Matus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saint Louis cracks Matus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Matus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matus backing away here, and Saint Louis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A lazy body kick from Matus
and Saint Louis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saint Louis blocks a leg kick.
Saint Louis motions for Matus to come forward. Saint Louis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saint Louis misses with a kick to the body.
Saint Louis is looking to land body kicks.
Matus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saint Louis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matus is out of range.
Matus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saint Louis throws a leg kick but Matus sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Matus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saint Louis misses with a right hand
and Matus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Don Juan Matus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice uppercut lands for Matus. That snapped Saint Louis's head back.
Matus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A lazy left from Saint Louis finds it's target.

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 Don Juan Matus.
Well Matus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Juan Matus!
After winning the bout, Don Juan Matus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Syn 477 - Matus vs Wayne
Date: Oct 13, 2016

#R1#
Wayne throws a leg kick
and Matus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Matus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matus checks the leg kick.
Matus tries to counter by clinching up but Wayne breaks away and moves out of range.
Matus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wayne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wayne scrambles back to his feet.
Wayne tries to score with a low kick but Matus moves his leg out of the way.
Wayne misses with a body kick.
Matus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Matus defending well as Wayne loads up on a big left hand.
Wayne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matus's sensitive parts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matus.
Matus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wayne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matus checks the leg kick.
Matus blocks a leg kick.
And Matus counters with a quick kick to the body but Wayne blocks it.
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus just misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wayne throws a jab when Matus was well out of range.#T1#
Matus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wayne can pounce on him.
Wayne blocks a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matus checks a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wayne.
Matus misses with a hook. Wayne ducked under it nicely.
Matus slips under a jab from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a straight right.
Wayne digs a good hook to Matus's body.
Wayne misses with a straight left.
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wayne throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
Matus throws a shot from downtown. Wayne moves away and avoids it.
Matus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wayne.
A big left from Matus misses.
Wayne let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lil Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wayne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matus tries to close the distance and clinch but Wayne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Wayne is looking to slow Matus down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matus misses with a low kick.
Matus misses with a low kick as Wayne jumps back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wayne.
Wayne lands a body shot.
Wayne defending well as Matus loads up on a big left hand.
Matus lands a nice shot that snaps Wayne's head back.
Wayne misses with a shot to the body
and Matus counters with a straight right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wayne - that will leave a mark!
Jab from Wayne.
Wayne will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wayne eats them both and turns towards Matus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Matus.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a hook
and Matus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Wayne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matus lands a jab to Wayne's midsection.
Matus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wayne.
Matus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Waynes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wayne will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wayne swings for the body but Matus moves out of range.
Matus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Matus as he connects with a hook.
Wayne throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Matus looks to land a right hand but Wayne moved out of range.
Wayne appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matus.
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matus moves out of range of the body kick from Wayne.
Matus throws a leg kick but Wayne sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matus lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wayne. #T4#
Nice shot by Wayne.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wayne.
Matus tried to counter with a leg kick but Wayne avoided it.
Wayne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wayne avoids the body shot from Matus.
Matus misses with a straight right.
Wayne misses with a jab to the body
and Matus counters with a nice body kick.
Matus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wayne doesn't seem bothered though.
Matus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wayne doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Matus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matus trying to land knees to the body.
Matus blocks an uppercut.
Wayne stalling against the cage.
A short right from Wayne on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Wayne misses with a straight right.
Wayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matus.
Wayne just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Wayne misses.
A quick step to the side and Matus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wayne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matus throws a sloppy head kick and Wayne moves out of range easily.
Matus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matus lands with a straight right. Wayne didn't see that one coming.
Matus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wayne momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus moves out of range of the strikes.
Matus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wayne misses with a body kick.
Wayne lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matus just misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Wayne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wayne.
Matus pushes Wayne away with a front kick.
Wayne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Matus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Waynes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wayne misses with a body kick.
Wayne throws a hook to the side of Matus's head but Matus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wayne lands a jab to the head.
Matus throws the left hand but Wayne avoids the punch easily.
Matus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wayne.
Wayne checks a leg kick.
Matus is looking to score with low kicks.
Wayne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wayne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wayne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matus feints and then cracks Wayne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wayne down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Matus moves into the clinch.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matus.
Wayne lands a nice uppercut.
Wayne tries to throw a body punch but Matus avoids it by throwing Wayne back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matus.
A right hook to the body lands for Wayne.
Wayne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wayne lands a right hand.
Wayne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wayne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wayne has a couple of punches blocked by Matus.
A head punch on the inside from Matus fails to land.
Knees to the body from Matus.
Matus is working Wayne over against the cage.
Matus misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Matus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wayne has Matus pushed against the cage.
Matus misses with a punch on the inside.
Matus with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3#
Matus tries to work over Wayne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wayne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Matus scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wayne.
Matus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wayne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matus's elbow.
Matus blocks a body shot from Wayne.
Matus misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Matus on the inside.
Matus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wayne's elbow.
Matus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matus lands a body punch.
Matus misses with the head strike.
Wayne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wayne up against the cage.#T4#
Wayne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matus misses with some punches.
Matus tries a body shot but Wayne blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Wayne.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matus lands with a light punch inside.
Matus prevents a body shot from Wayne.
Matus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wayne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matus backwards.
Matus misses with some punches.
Matus tries to land a knee to the head but Wayne blocks with his arms.
Wayne lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Matus.
Wayne misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Wayne.
Matus lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wayne lands an uppercut.
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 Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Matus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Wayne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matus takes a swing at Wayne's ribcage but misses.
Matus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wayne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wayne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Matus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wayne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matus throws a body punch but Wayne moves out of range.
Wayne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wayne moves out of range of the body kick from Matus.
Donk. Wayne catches Matus right on the button with a cross.
Don Juan Matus is winning the standup battle so far.
Wayne throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
Matus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wayne looks for the body kick but Matus saw that one coming.
Matus throwing a counter right hand but Wayne manages to avoid it.
Matus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wayne scores with a sloppy right hand. Matus should have avoided that one. #T1#
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wayne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matus throws a lazy uppercut
and Wayne counters with a body kick that stops Matus in his tracks momentarily.
A head kick misses from Wayne.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wayne.
Wayne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wayne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wayne defending well as Matus loads up on a big left hand.
Matus throws a hook but Wayne blocks it.
Wayne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Wayne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wayne.
Wayne staying out of range there.
Wayne sizes up Matus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wayne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Matus throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wayne checks a leg kick.
Wayne swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matus counters with a straight right hand.
Matus sizes up Wayne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matus moves out of range of the body kick from Wayne.
Wayne tries to land a front kick but Matus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wayne scores with a body shot.
Wayne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wayne tries to clinch
and Matus counters with a left to the body.
Wayne moves out of range as Matus throws a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Matus blocks the leg kick.
Wayne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice defenses there by Matus.
A counter left hand to the body from Matus misses its target.
Wayne checks a low kick from Matus.
Wayne cracks the inside of Matus's front leg. #T3#
Matus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wayne defending well as Matus loads up on a big left hand.
Wayne throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matus.
Matus tries to clinch but Wayne is having none of it.
Wayne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wayne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wayne staying out of range there.
Wayne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matus.
Wayne on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wayne motions for Matus to come forward. Wayne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Wayne finds it's way through Matus's defenses.
Some bone on bone action there as Matus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wayne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wayne with a hook.
Wayne thows a leg kick but Matus checks it
and Matus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Wayne moves away from the strike by Matus.
Matus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Matus just misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wayne connects with the punch.
Matus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wayne. Wayne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wayne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matus thows a leg kick but Wayne checks it
and Wayne counters with a stiff right hand.
Wayne with a nice cross.
Wayne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Wayne clinches with his opponent.
Wayne presses Matus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wayne scores with a shot to the side of Matus's head.
Wayne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wayne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matus's elbow.
Wayne is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lil Wayne really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Wayne looks to land a body kick but Matus moved away.
Matus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matus checks a leg kick.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Wayne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matus looks to throw the jab but Wayne is out of range.
Matus tries a head kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Wayne checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wayne is looking to chop away at Matus's legs.
Matus missing with a left hand there. Wayne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matus lands a nice shot to the body.
Wayne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wayne moves away from the strike by Matus.
Wayne takes a swing at Matus's ribcage but misses.
Matus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wayne finds it's way round the side to connect with Matus's head.
Matus lands a leg kick that knocks Wayne off balance momentarily.#T1#
Wayne wants to slow Matus down by chopping away at his legs.
Wayne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wayne looks to land a right hand but Matus moved out of range.#CL#
Matus pushes Wayne up against the cage in a clinch.
Wayne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wayne misses with the head strike.
Matus misses with some punches.
Matus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matus takes a shot to the head.
Matus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wayne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wayne misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wayne cracks Matus with a nice body shot.#T2#
Matus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wayne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wayne fails to land.
Wayne has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Matus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wayne can turn it around.
Matus tries to throw a body punch but Wayne avoids it by throwing Matus back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matus misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne digs a right hand into Matus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matus's gas tank.
Matus tries to work over Wayne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matus lands with a short shot to the head.
Matus working aggressively here.
Matus misses with a body punch.
Wayne stalling the fight.
Matus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wayne misses with a body punch.
Matus blocks an uppercut.
Matus works on Wayne's body with a couple of short punches.
Wayne prevents a body shot from Matus.
Matus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matus is leaning against Wayne and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Wayne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matus.
Wayne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matus backwards.
Matus misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Matus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wayne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wayne misses with a wild combination.
Matus is looking to counter with a body kick.
Wayne throws a hook to the side of Matus's head but Matus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matus checks a leg kick nicely.
Wayne catches Matus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wayne lands the left hand.
Wayne takes one to the side of the head.
Wayne throws the kick towards the body but Matus avoids it.
Matus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wayne.
Wayne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matus scores with a body shot. #T4#
Wayne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Matus misses its intended target.
Matus takes a swing at Wayne's ribcage but misses.
Wayne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big right from Matus misses.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Matus misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Wayne.
Wayne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Matus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Lil Wayne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Matus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wayne. That one must have hurt.
Matus scores with a jab. Wayne acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wayne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wayne misses with a body punch
and Matus finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Matus misses the shot to the body.
Wayne tries a head kick but it misses.
Wayne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Matus rushes Wayne and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus tries a body shot but Wayne blocks it.
Matus struggles to land a body shot inside as Wayne controls his hands.
Matus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matus lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wayne.
Wayne scores with a shot to the side of Matus's head. #T1#
Wayne swings wildly with an uppercut but Matus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matus tries to throw a body punch but Wayne avoids it by throwing Matus back against the cage.
Matus tries a body shot but Wayne blocks it.
Wayne misses with the head strike.
Wayne blocking some punches.
Matus can't find room to land a body shot as Wayne controls the action.
Wayne stalling in the clinch but Matus improves position.
Wayne is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wayne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matuss head.
A short body shot lands from Matus as the two fighters clinch.
Wayne tries to break the clinch but Matus is controlling the position.
Matus blocking some punches.
Matus presses Wayne against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wayne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Matus.
Wayne is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T2#
Matus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wayne up against the cage.
Wayne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wayne avoids it.
Wayne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wayne misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wayne misses with a punch on the inside.
Wayne tries to throw a body punch but Matus avoids it by throwing Wayne back against the cage.
Matus struggles to land a body shot inside as Wayne controls his hands.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Matus misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Wayne.
Matus tries a body shot but Wayne blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Wayne stalls.
Matus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wayne has a couple of punches blocked by Matus.
Matus lands a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Matus misses with some punches.
Matus lands a left hand.
Wayne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wayne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matus lands with a left to the head.
Matus struggles to land a body shot inside as Wayne controls his hands.
Matus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Waynes head.
Wayne blocks a body shot from Matus.
Matus throws a punch but it's blocked by Wayne.
Wayne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matus's elbow. #T4#
Matus trying to stall but Wayne improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matus.
Matus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Don Juan Matus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wayne displaying some good clinch control by pressing Matus up against the cage.
Wayne lands a nice shot to the body.
Wayne tries to throw a body punch but Matus avoids it by throwing Wayne back against the cage.
Matus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne scores with a shot to the side of Matus's head.
Wayne throws a head punch that misses.
Wayne blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wayne. #BC2#
Wayne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wayne tries to land a leg kick but Matus saw it coming and moves away.

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 Don Juan Matus.
I think Matus 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Juan Matus!
Don Juan Matus is the new featherweight champion!
Don Juan Matus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 473 - Kanitz v Rutherford
Date: Sep 25, 2016

#R1#
Nilkki drops his hands momentarily and Matus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nilkki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matus is looking to score with low kicks.
Matus throws a jab when Nilkki was well out of range.
Matus connects with a body shot that sends Nilkki's belly button to the back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matus. That's going to slow Nilkki down.
Nilkki doesn't manage to clinch there - Matus circles away.
Matus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nilkki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nilkki.
Nilkki throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
Nilkki tried to score with a low kick but Matus checks it.
Matus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nilkki.
Matus moves out of range as Nilkki strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matus.
Matus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nilkki misses with a low kick as Matus jumps back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matus tests Nilkki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nilkki.#T1#
Matus throws the left hand but Nilkki avoids the punch easily.
Matus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Matus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nilkki.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nilkki moves away.
A left lands for Matus.
Nilkki throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Matus to counter with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Nilkki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nilkki looks to land a body kick but Matus moved away.
Matus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nilkki.
Matus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nilkki.
A nice side step and Nilkki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good work by Matus as he checks the leg kick.
Matus throws a body punch but Nilkki moves out of range.
Nilkki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nilkki misses with the combination.
Matus throwing a counter right hand but Nilkki manages to avoid it.
Nilkki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilkki throws a low kick, looking for Matus's leg but Matus calmly moves out of range.
Nilkki cracks the inside of Matus's front leg.
Nilkki misses with a straight left.
A thudding body kick lands there by Matus!
Nilkki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nilkki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matus misses with a low kick.
Nilkki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matus checks a low kick from Nilkki.
Matus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nilkki misses with a kick to the body.
Matus throws a leg kick but Nilkki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nilkki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nilkki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nilkki in his tracks. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Matus misses the target.
Nilkki tries to counter with a clinch but Matus shakes him off and moves away.
Nilkki is looking to score with low kicks.
Nilkki is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Matus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nilkki misses with a body kick.
Matus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nilkki connects with an inside leg kick.
Nilkki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Matus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nilkki throws a good cross that connects.
A low kick from Nilkki is predictable there
and Matus counters with a straight right hand.
Matus looks to score with a jab to the body but Nilkki is just out of range.
Nilkki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nilkki lands with a hook. Matus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nilkki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matus connects with a crisp jab.
Nilkki misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nilkki connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Matus moves out of range of the leg kick from Nilkki.
Nilkki misses with a wild body shot.
Nilkki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Matus clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from Matus.
Nilkki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matus avoids it.
Nilkki tries to land knees in the clinch but Matus avoids the damage to the body.
Matus struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilkki controls his hands.
Matus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matus lands with a right to the head.
Nilkki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Matus tries to land knees in the clinch but Nilkki avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matus lands a good knee to the midsection. Nilkki won't want to take too many of those.
Matus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Don Juan Matus 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##CL#
Matus has closed the distance and engaged Nilkki in a clinch.
Matus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matus can't find room to land a body shot as Nilkki controls the action.
Matus working aggressively here.
Nilkki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nilkki digs a right hand into Matus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matus's gas tank.
Matus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Matus lands a body shot.
Nilkki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Matus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Matus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilkki tries to work over Matus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nilkki prevents a body shot from Matus.
Matus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nilkki prevents a body shot from Matus.
Matus has a couple of punches blocked by Nilkki. #T1#
Matus tries a body shot but Nilkki blocks it.
Nilkki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch on the inside from Nilkki fails to land.
A short left from Matus.
Matus swings wildly with an uppercut but Nilkki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from Nilkki.
Matus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nilkki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Matus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nilkki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matus is defending well for now.
Nilkki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matus backwards.
Matus tries to throw a body punch but Nilkki avoids it by throwing Matus back against the cage.
Matus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matus working hard to break the clinch.
Matus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matus misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matus.
Nilkki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilkki's elbow. #T2#
Nilkki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nilkki as Matus tries to tie him up.
Matus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nilkki gets through Matus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matus swings wildly with an uppercut but Nilkki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Don Juan Matus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nilkki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nilkki throws an elbow but it misses.
Matus tries to throw a body punch but Nilkki avoids it by throwing Matus back against the cage.
Nilkki tries to throw a body punch but Matus avoids it by throwing Nilkki back against the cage.
Nilkki trying to land knees to the body.
Nilkki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matuss head.
Matus avoiding damage as Nilkki throws knees to the body.
Nilkki working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nilkki throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilkki.
Matus lands with a left to the head.
Matus blocking some punches.
Matus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nilkki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Matus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nilkki.
Nilkki lands a good knee to the midsection. Matus won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Nilkki.
Matus has a couple of punches blocked by Nilkki.
Matus avoiding damage as Nilkki throws knees to the body.
Nilkki lands an uppercut.
Nilkki blocks a body shot from Matus.
Nilkki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matus avoiding damage as Nilkki throws knees to the body.
Matus blocks an elbow strike.
Matus managing to block the knees to the body from Nilkki.
Nilkki throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Matus tries to land a knee to the head but Nilkki blocks with his arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nilkki.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nilkki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nilkki blocks a body shot from Matus.
Matus tries to land a knee to the head but Nilkki blocks with his arms.
Matus tries to break free but Nilkki pushes him back against the cage.
Matus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilkki's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilkki.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nilkki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Matus's brow.
Matus throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilkki.
Matus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilkki.
Nilkki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matus lands a body punch.
Nilkki misses with a knee strike.
Nilkki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matus managing to block the knees to the body from Nilkki.
Matus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pikku Nilkki 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!
#R3#
Matus throws a wild body kick that Nilkki sees coming a mile off.
A lazy left from Matus finds it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matus.
Nilkki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nilkki throws out a counter right but Matus avoids it with no problem.
Nilkki on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nilkki takes one to the side of the head.
Nilkki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fighters circling - Nilkki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Matus misses its target.
Nilkki scores with a nice body kick.
Nilkki checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nilkki checks a leg kick.
Nilkki wants to counter the offense by Matus and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus misses with a body shot.
Nilkki connects with a solid leg kick.
Matus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nilkki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilkki throws a leg kick but Matus sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Nilkki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matus.
Nilkki tries to land a front kick but Matus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matus lands a glancing blow to the side of Nilkki's head.
Matus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy.
Matus tries a low kick but Nilkki avoids it.
Nilkki misses the jab.
Matus throws a poor cross that misses
and Nilkki counters with a thumping low kick.
Nilkki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy.
Nilkki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nilkki tries a head kick but it misses.
Nilkki lands with a kick to the temple. Matus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nilkki checks a leg kick.
Nilkki misses with a wild combination.
Matus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Nilkki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matus.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matus. That's going to slow Nilkki down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nilkki swings for the body but Matus moves out of range.
Matus swings widly with a right hand
and Nilkki counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nilkki misses with a head kick.
Nilkki lands a lovely overhand right.
Nilkki misses with a leg kick.
Matus quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nilkki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matus can pounce on him.
Matus lands a jab.
Nilkki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nilkki slips a jab and a cross from Matus.
Nilkki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Matus.
Matus with a nice cross.
Both fighters circling a little - Nilkki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
The fighters circling - Nilkki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matus cracks Nilkki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nilkki throws a poor cross that misses
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Matus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nilkki, pushing him back against the cage.
Matus misses with a body punch.
Matus misses with a body punch.
Nilkki pushes Matus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nilkki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matus backwards.
Matus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nilkki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Nilkki fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Matus.
Nilkki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matus backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus lands a body shot.
Matus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T4#
Still in the clinch, Nilkki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matus lands a body shot.
Matus misses with a body punch.
Nilkki working aggressively here.
Nilkki tries to land knees in the clinch but Matus avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Matus fails to land.
Matus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilkki's elbow.
Nilkki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matus.
Matus throws a head punch that misses.
Matus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nilkki lands a shoulder strike.
Nilkki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Matus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nilkki lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Nilkki on the inside.
Matus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matus avoiding damage as Nilkki throws knees to the body.
Matus scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Don Juan Matus did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Nilkki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Don Juan Matus is winning the standup battle so far.
Matus moves out of range of the body kick.
Nilkki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matus.
A head kick from Matus lands but Nilkki takes it in his stride.
Matus motions for Nilkki to come forward. Matus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nilkki tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nilkki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matus can pounce on him.
Nilkki tries to clinch but Matus moves out of range.
Matus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Matus misses its intended target.
Matus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nilkki.
Matus slips a jab from Nilkki.
Matus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nilkki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nilkki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.#T1#
Matus blocks the body kick.
Matus tries to bum rush Nilkki with a series of wild strikes but Nilkki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A good leg kick by Matus.
Nilkki misses with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nilkki, as that shot connected.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nilkki needs to keep his hands up - Matus had a free shot at his head there.
Nilkki moves out of range of the leg kick from Matus.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nilkki moves away.
Matus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nilkki throws a push kick but Matus slaps the foot to one side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nilkki.
Matus works Nilkki's body with a nice hook.
Nilkki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nilkki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Nilkki misses with a body kick.
Nilkki throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
Nilkki throws a push kick but Matus slaps the foot to one side.
Nilkki throws an overhand right that lands on Matus's shoulder, as Matus tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilkki throws a hook to the side of Matus's head but Matus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nilkki throws out a powerful jab.
Nilkki misses with an attempted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Matus. #CL#
Matus clinches.
Nilkki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilkki's elbow.
Matus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matus blocks a body shot from Nilkki.
Nilkki lands a body shot.
Matus working aggressively here. #T3##BC#
Matus breaks the clinch.
Matus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nilkki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A lazy body kick from Matus
and Matus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Nilkki darts in and clinches Matus up against the cage.
Nilkki pushes off an throws an elbow but Matus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Nilkki.
A right handed body shot lands from Matus.
Matus avoiding damage as Nilkki throws knees to the body.
Nilkki blocking some punches.
Matus throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilkki.
Matus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nilkki managing to block the knees to the body from Matus.
A knee to the head by Matus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matus fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4##BC#
Matus breaks the clinch.
Matus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nilkki slips a straight right by Matus.
Nilkki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matus throws a hook to the side of Nilkki's head but Nilkki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nilkki!
Matus blocks a leg kick.
Matus thows a body kick. Nilkki tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nilkki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Matus throws a body punch but Nilkki moves out of range.
Nilkki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Matus moves into the clinch successfully.
Matus tries to work over Nilkki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matus avoiding damage as Nilkki throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Nilkki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matus looks to score with a jab to the body but Nilkki is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Nilkki.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nilkki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nilkki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nilkki can pounce on him.
Matus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nilkki misses with an uppercut
and Matus counters with a leg kick.
Matus's corner calls for a 1-2. Matus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matus throws a sloppy head kick and Nilkki moves out of range easily.
Matus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nilkki blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Matus.
Nilkki throws a front kick aimed at Matus's knee but Matus avoids it well.
Nilkki looks to land a left hand but Matus moved out of range nicely.
Matus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matus throws a shot to the body. #T1#
A low kick from Nilkki misses
and Matus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nilkki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matus misses the shot to the body.
Matus misses with a low kick as Nilkki jumps back.
Nilkki checks a low kick from Matus.
Nilkki lands the left hand.
Good shot there by Matus.
Nilkki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matus's sensitive parts. #CL#
Matus moves into the clinch.
Nilkki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nilkki throws a head punch that misses.
Nilkki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matus backwards.
Matus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nilkki tries a knee to the head but Matus blocks it.
Matus throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilkki.
Pikku Nilkki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nilkki tries to land knees in the clinch but Matus avoids the damage to the body.
Nilkki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matus misses with a body punch.
Nilkki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nilkki blocks an uppercut.
Nilkki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matus.
Nilkki tries to land knees in the clinch but Matus avoids the damage to the body.
Matus lands with a light punch inside.
Nilkki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nilkki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matus avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilkki.
Matus throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilkki.
Nilkki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Matus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matus misses with a body punch. #T3#
Nilkki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nilkki missing with knees to the body.
Nilkki misses with a punch to the body.
Matus struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilkki controls his hands.
Nilkki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilkki's elbow.
Matus throws a head punch that misses.
Matus with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Pikku Nilkki has been cut.
Nilkki presses Matus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matus misses with some punches.
Matus wants to break free but Nilkki has control.
Matus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Matus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A leg kick checked by Matus.
Matus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nilkki.
Nilkki feints a jab promting Matus to slip. Nilkki then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Matus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T4#
Nilkki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matus lands a jab to the head.
Nilkki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nilkki thows a body kick. Matus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Matus moves out of range of the body kick from Nilkki.
Nilkki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nilkki.
Matus misses with a head kick.
Matus tries a head kick but it misses.
Nilkki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matus.
Don Juan Matus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nilkki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nilkki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matus counters with a thumping low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Juan Matus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matus 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Juan Matus!
Don Juan Matus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 468 - Champion vs Champion
Date: Sep 04, 2016

#R1#
Matus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keosayan looks to land a body kick but Matus moved away.
Matus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keosayan.
Matus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matus misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Keosayan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Matus won't be happy with that.
Keosayan trying to control the position but Matus is working away.
Keosayan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Keosayan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matus keeps working.
Matus is looking to reverse the position.
Matus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Matus wants to control but Keosayan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Matus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Matus.
Matus keeping moving, preventing Keosayan from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keosayan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Keosayan sitting in guard here, content to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keosayan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Matus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keosayan is looking to work some ground and pound but Matus has wrist control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Keosayan with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Keosayan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Matus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Matus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Matus! #REVR#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Keosayan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Matus wants to control but Keosayan is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Keosayan's face as Matus controls the position.
Keosayan tries to buck Matus off but Matus is having none of it.
Keosayan is not content to let Matus control the position.
Keosayan keeps Matus under control for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matus misses with a body kick.
Keosayan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Keosayan throws a right hand that misses
and Matus counters with a nice uppercut.
Keosayan blocks a head kick by Matus. #T4#
Keosayan checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Matus looks to land a combination but Keosayan avoids it well.
Keosayan throws a push kick but Matus slaps the foot to one side.
Keosayan lands with an uppercut that bounces Matus off the cage and back into range.
Keosayan goes for a double leg but Matus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Matus continues to drive forward.
Keosayan throws a poor cross that misses
and Matus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keosayan avoids a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Matus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keosayan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Keosayan lands a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keosayan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Matus rushes Keosayan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Matus throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Keosayan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matus is on top in guard. #REVR#
Keosayan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Matus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sergey Keosayan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Keosayan wants to improve his position but Matus is controlling well.
Keosayan is trying to control but Matus passes into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus working away.
Keosayan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Keosayan is being controlled here. #T1#
Matus is looking to take a break and control but Keosayan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keosayan wants to control but Matus postures up.
Keosayan is letting Matus control him for a moment.
Keosayan gets back to half guard.
Keosayan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matus is working away from the top position though.
Matus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
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.
Keosayan won't allow Matus to pass to mount.
Matus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Keosayan wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keosayan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Keosayan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Keosayan connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keosayan.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Keosayan.
Keosayan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sergey Keosayan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keosayan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matus but Matus pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Keosayan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keosayan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matus. Matus obviously looking to wear him down.
Matus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Keosayan throws a push kick but Matus slaps the foot to one side.
Keosayan pushes Matus away with a front kick.
Matus catches Keosayan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Keosayan catches Matus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Keosayan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Don Juan Matus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Keosayan.
Keosayan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keosayan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Keosayan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Keosayan.
A telegraphed right hand from Keosayan misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keosayan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Keosayan misses with a hook.
Keosayan throws a body kick that misses
and Matus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keosayan lands with a right hand.
Keosayan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Keosayan thumps Matus with a low kick.
Keosayan misses with a low kick.
Matus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matus swings for the body but Keosayan moves out of range.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sergey Keosayan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Matus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Keosayan throws a wild body kick that Matus sees coming a mile off.
Good exchange - Keosayan coming out on top.
Keosayan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matus to score with a decent uppercut.
Keosayan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matus is looking to counter with head kicks.
Keosayan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matus pinned against the cage. Matus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matus fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keosayan misses with a takedown attempt - Matus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matus jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Matus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matus tries to land a front kick but Keosayan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Keosayan throws a lazy uppercut
and Matus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Don Juan Matus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matus thumps Keosayan with a low kick.
A left lands for Matus.#ROC#
Keosayan is rocked!
Matus scores with a hook to the body. Keosayan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Keosayan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matus dips to his left and cracks Keosayan with an uppercut!
Keosayan is still on wobbly legs! Can Matus finish him?
Keosayan misses with a straight left.
Keosayan lands a really nice looking cross but Matus seems unphased.
Matus circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Keosayan to the canvas! Keosayan doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Matus keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Juan Matus!
Our winner, Don Juan Matus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Syn 463 - Hurmio vs. Matus
Date: Aug 11, 2016

#R1#
Matus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hurmio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice straight punches there by Matus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matus.
Hurmio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.
A big left from Matus misses.
Matus throws a jab but it's blocked by Hurmio.
Hurmio misses with a hook. Matus ducked under it nicely.
Matus connects with a body shot.
Hurmio takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hurmio throws a body punch but Matus moves out of range.
Hurmio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Matus. Hurmio shrugs it off though.
Matus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matus scores with a leg kick.
Hurmio walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurmio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hurmio moves away.
Hurmio is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Hurmio shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hurmio showed some decent athleticism there. #T1##SUB#
Hurmio is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Matus sees it coming and defends easily.
Hurmio lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hurmio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hurmio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hurmio.
Hurmio landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurmio scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Matus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hurmio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matus's head. #T2#
Hurmio wants to control but Matus is keeping him busy.
Hurmio scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurmio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Matus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hurmio is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Matus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hurmio.
Hurmio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Matus is looking to improve his position.
Hurmio wants to control but Matus is keeping him busy. #T3#
Hurmio scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Matus is pressing down on Hurmio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hurmio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hurmio throwing strikes from guard but Matus blocks nicely.
Hurmio stands and throws Matus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Matus is not content to let Hurmio control the position.
Matus taking punishment in the form of punches.
Matus can't do much from the bottom here.
Hurmio scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Matus to see if he's OK.
Hurmio 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.#T4#
Matus is looking to reverse the position.
Hurmio sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Matus is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hurmio lands an elbow.
Hurmio works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hurmio throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Matus works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hurmio prevents Matus from improving his position.
Hurmio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hurmio with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomari Hurmio dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hurmio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Some bone on bone action there as Matus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hurmio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matus can do to turn this around?
Matus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matus scores with a jab. Hurmio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hurmio with a nice cross.
A jab from Hurmio misses.
Matus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hurmio is able to avoid easily.
Matus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hurmio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hurmio.
Hurmio misses with a straight left.
Hurmio lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Matus backs up against the cage.
Matus works Hurmio's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matus misses with a looping right.
Hurmio throws out a loose jab but Matus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hurmio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matus.
A low kick from Hurmio is predictable there
letting Matus counter with a right hand. #T1#
Matus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hurmio.
Hurmio attempts a counter takedown but Matus avoids it well and moves away.
Matus misses with a body shot
and Hurmio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matus misses with a looping left.
Hurmio shoots for a double leg takedown but Matus sprawls well. He's pushed Hurmio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hurmio.
Matus scores with a body shot.
Matus lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good exchange - Hurmio coming out on top.
Matus scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hurmio.
Matus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Hurmio drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Matus takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Matus is looking for a sweep.
Hurmio landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hurmio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matus keeps working.
Hurmio moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Matus regains half guard.
Hurmio is pressing down on Matus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matus is holding on for now.
Matus is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Hurmio stalling away here and it's allowed Matus to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hurmio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tuomari Hurmio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matus has control of Hurmio's left arm, preventing Hurmio from doing any damage.
Hurmio postures up.
Matus pulls Hurmio in close to his closed guard and prevents Hurmio from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hurmio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #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.
Hurmio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Matus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hurmio being controlled here momentarily.
Matus controls Hurmio momentarily but Hurmio frees himself.
Hurmio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hurmio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Matus keeping moving, preventing Hurmio from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Matus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hurmio defends it easily.
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 Tuomari Hurmio will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Hurmio scoring well with a low kick there.
Matus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matus lands a front kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hurmio.
A lazy left from Matus finds it's target.
Matus throws a sloppy head kick and Hurmio moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hurmio misses the target.
Hurmio shoots for a takedown but Matus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hurmio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurmio.
Matus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Matus misses. #TD#
Hurmio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matus on his heels. He'll look to pass Matus's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus keeping full guard, as Hurmio tries to pass. #T1#
Matus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hurmio's guard. #REVB#
Matus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Matus advances to half guard.
Matus passes to side control.
Hurmio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hurmio seems a little lost for a moment, as Matus dominates the positioning.#T2#
Matus working away.
Matus trying to control the action but Hurmio is working from the bottom.
Matus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hurmio is not content to let Matus control the position.
Hurmio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Matus's best efforts.#T3#
Matus is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hurmio reverses the position - he's now on top in Matus's guard.
Hurmio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matus keeping moving, preventing Hurmio from controlling successfully.
Hurmio slips nicely into half guard.
Hurmio winds up and cracks Matus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hurmio scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hurmio prevents Matus from improving his position.
Hurmio working Matus over with strikes. #T4#
Matus wants to control but Hurmio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hurmio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hurmio is nestled in close to Matus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hurmio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Hurmio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matus is just riding it out for now. Hurmio eventually gives up the hold.
Ground and pound from Hurmio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomari Hurmio clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Hurmio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matus throws a jab but it's blocked by Hurmio.
Matus misses with a kick to the body.
Matus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hurmio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matus is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matus! But no joy.
Hurmio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hurmio's corner calls for a 1-2. Hurmio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matus moves out of range as Hurmio throws a body kick.
Hurmio gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Matus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hurmio lands a jab.
Matus tries a head kick but it misses.
Matus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus throws a big shot that misses.
Hurmio is looking to counter punch.
Hurmio throws a body kick that misses.
Hurmio moves away from the strike by Matus.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hurmio, right into the meat.
Matus looks to score with a jab to the body but Hurmio is just out of range.#T1#
Hurmio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matus checks a leg kick.
Matus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Hurmio shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Matus napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Matus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hurmio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matus keeps working.
Matus tries to bench press Hurmio off him but Hurmio keeps the position.
Hurmio throwing strikes but Matus manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hurmio is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Matus working away.
Matus trying to control the action but Hurmio is working from the bottom.
Hurmio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hurmio tries to roll over but Matus keeps him under control.
Hurmio is looking to get back to full guard here but Matus has managed to pass to side control instead.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hurmio is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Matus just content to control the position.
Hurmio wants to control but Matus postures up.
Hurmio is not content to let Matus control the position.
Hurmio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hurmio can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hurmio is trying to escape the position but Matus is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matus slips a straight right by Hurmio.#TD#
Hurmio throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Matus tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hurmio is in Matus's guard.
Hurmio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matus controls Hurmio momentarily but Hurmio frees himself.
Matus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hurmio is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomari Hurmio had his way with Don Juan Matus in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Hurmio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matus, right into the meat.
Matus throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Hurmio counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hurmio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matus wants to improve his position but Hurmio is controlling well.
Hurmio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hurmio scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hurmio prevents Matus from improving his position.#SUB#
Hurmio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hurmio is keen to just control but Matus is a slippery customer.#T1#
Hurmio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Hurmio wants to work for an arm triangle but Matus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matus is looking for a sweep. Hurmio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hurmio is keen to just control but Matus is a slippery customer.
Matus is looking to improve his position.
Hurmio wants to take a breather but Matus is having none of it. #SUB#
Hurmio is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Don Juan Matus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hurmio slips a nice elbow through Matus's hands, connecting with Matus's forehead.
Hurmio lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hurmio is looking to stall here but Matus recovers full guard.
Hurmio distracts Matus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Matus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hurmio.
Hurmio throws a strike but Matus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Matus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Hurmio has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Matus should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hurmio has tightened it up now! Matus should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tuomari Hurmio!
Tuomari Hurmio retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Tuomari Hurmio rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Don Juan Matus had this to say: 'Thank you for the opportunity. My first title shot in 24 fights. Apologies to the team for not getting it done.'.

Event: Syn 457 - Kocur vs. Makinwa
Date: Jul 18, 2016

#R1#
Matus blocks the body kick.
Matus slips a jab from Kim.
Matus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matus throws a jab when Kim was well out of range.
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kim throws out the jab.
Matus looks to land a right hand but Kim moved out of range.
Matus looks to throw a body kick
and Kim counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Matus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Kim misses.
Matus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Matus throws a leg kick but Kim sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matus throws a jab when Kim was well out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Kim finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kim misses with an uppercut
and Matus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kim throws a body punch but Matus moves out of range.
Kim shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matus is looking to chop away at Kim's legs.
Matus tries to bum rush Kim with a series of wild strikes but Kim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Kim throws a body punch but Matus moves out of range.
Matus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A good leg kick by Matus.
Good shot there by Kim.
Kim throws a lazy uppercut
and Matus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Kim finds it's way through Matus's defenses.
Kim definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kim fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kim.
Matus slips under a jab.
Kim scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matus staying out of range there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matus - that will leave a mark!
Matus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kim.
Kim lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kim checks a leg kick.
Kim scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matus keeps Kim at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
Matus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kim was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matus connects with a leg kick. Kim looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kim connects with an inside leg kick.
Matus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kim was well out of range. Poor timing from Matus.
Kim throws a quick counter kick to the body but Matus avoids it.
Matus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kim.
Kim appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kim.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kim.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kim.
Matus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Matus misses.
A big left from Matus misses.
Kim throws a front kick that sends Matus stumbling back into the cage.
Matus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matus lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
A big left from Kim misses.
Matus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matus.
Kim misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Matus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kim blocks a body shot from Matus. #BC#
Kim breaks from the clinch.
Kim thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Matus responds with a good body kick, but Kim manages to step out the way in time.
Matus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kim lands with an uppercut that bounces Matus off the cage and back into range.
Kim throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kim tried to score with a low kick but Matus checks it.
Kim moves out of range as Matus strikes.
Kim cracks the inside of Matus's front leg.
Matus slips under a jab from Kim.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matus. Kim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kim throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
Matus lands a really nice looking cross but Kim seems unphased.
Matus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kim, right into the meat.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kim.
Kim misses with a low kick as Matus jumps back.
A bone on bone clash there as Matus blocks the leg kick.
Matus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kim counters with a nice uppercut.
Matus misses with an uppercut. Kim saw that one coming.
Kim moves out of range of the body kick.
Matus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matus lands with an overhand left.
Kim misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Matus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Matus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kim.
A low kick from Kim misses
and Matus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kim is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kim fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jong Un Kim will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kim throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matus.
A slow jab from Matus misses its intended target.
Kim walks into a straight right hand from Matus.
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kim.
Matus shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kim misses with a body shot.
A big right from Kim misses.
Kim misses the jab.
Matus defending well as Kim loads up on a big left hand.
Matus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kim throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jab from Matus.
Kim blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kim. Kim circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kim misses with a body kick.
Kim throws a leg kick but Matus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kim swings for the body but Matus moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matus! But no joy.#T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Matus!
Matus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kim throws a leg kick but Matus moved away.
Matus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kim counters with a big head kick but Matus shrugs it off.
Kim walks into a left hand.
Matus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kim.
An inside leg kick lands from Matus.
Matus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
Matus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matus scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim misses with a lunging right hand
and Matus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kim throws a body punch but Matus moves out of range.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Jong Un Kim is winning the standup battle so far.
Matus digs a good hook to Kim's body.
Kim catches Matus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Kim throws out a loose jab but Matus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kim misses the shot to the body.
Kim throws a low kick but Matus avoids it.
Matus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matus avoids the body shot from Kim.
Matus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kim looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kim takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kim takes a swing at Matus's ribcage but misses.
Matus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kim throws out a loose jab but Matus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matus slips a straight right by Kim.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matus. That's going to slow Kim down.
Kim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kim throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kim misses with an uppercut
and Matus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Matus staying out of range there.
Kim checks a leg kick nicely.
Matus throws a head kick that misses
and Kim counters with a stiff right hand.
Matus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kim blocks the body kick.
Kim takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kim keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matus lands with a good body shot.
Kim misses with the combination.
Matus lands a jab.
Kim is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kim moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Kim wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matus is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kim lands a jab.#T4#
Matus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matus misses with an uppercut.
Matus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kim. Kim circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A leg kick checked by Matus.
Matus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Matus scores with a kick to the body.
Kim on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matus. Matus obviously looking to wear him down.
Matus blocks a low kick nicely.
Matus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kim has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kim lands a slapping body shot.
Kim misses with a body kick.
Kim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matus misses with a body kick.
Matus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kim.
Kim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kim's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Matus misses.
Kim appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matus lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kim misses the target.
Kim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kim.
Matus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kim connects with a jab.
Matus connects with a jab.
Kim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matus.
Matus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kim manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kim.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matus. Kim does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Matus misses.
Kim cracks the inside of Matus's front leg. #T1#
Matus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kim on the side of the head.
Kim throws a jab but it's blocked by Matus.
Matus lands a really nice looking cross but Kim seems unphased.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matus checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kim, right into the meat.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kim moves away.
Kim jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kim throws a low kick but Matus avoids it.
Kim closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matus cracks Kim with a good jab.
Kim throws out a leg kick but Matus moves out of range and Kim only half commits.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kim.
A good leg kick by Matus.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Kim.
Kim moves away from the strike by Matus.
Kim seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kim throws a body shot but no joy.
Matus scores with a leg kick. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim throws a hook but Matus avoids it easily.
Kim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matus.
Matus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kim on the side of the head.
Kim misses the shot to the body.
Matus sizes up Kim with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
Matus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kim throws a solid leg kick but Matus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kim.
Kim lands a head shot.
Matus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kim.
Kim takes one on the button.
A thudding body kick lands there by Matus!
Kim misses with an uppercut.
Kim tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matus is able to avoid easily.
Matus scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Matus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice shot by Matus.
Kim buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kim looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kim moves out of range as Matus throws a body kick.
Good exchange - Matus coming out on top.
Kim takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matus throws a shot from downtown. Kim moves away and avoids it.
Matus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Kim was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matus.
Matus misses with a head kick.
Kim connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kim throws a hook but Matus avoids it easily.
Kim backing away here, and Matus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice cross by Kim.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim swings for the body but Matus moves out of range.
Matus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Kim goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matus throws out a leg kick but Kim moves out of range and Matus only half commits.
Matus misses with an uppercut. Kim saw that one coming.
Kim throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Matus counters by moving into the clinch.
Matus lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kim - that landed with a thud.
Kim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kim misses with some punches.
Matus misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Kim.
Kim will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A short left from Kim.
Matus lands with a short shot to the head.
Matus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kim is keeping busy.
Matus has Kim pushed against the cage.#BC#
Kim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Juan Matus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matus 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Juan Matus!
Don Juan Matus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jong Un Kim spoke after the fight, saying 'Congrats, Kid. I'm heading back to the gym to wax on and wax off, and I'll be back to get this belt.'.

Event: Syn 452 - Slinga vs. Turpin 2
Date: Jun 27, 2016

#R1#
Tyraanicao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matus. Matus obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been informed that Tyraanicao has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyraanicao. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matus connects with a nice looking jab.
A combination from Tyraanicao does no damage.
Tyraanicao moves out of range of the strikes.
Matus misses with a lunging right hand
letting Tyraanicao counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Tyraanicao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matus lands a really nice looking cross but Tyraanicao seems unphased.
Tyraanicao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.
Tyraanicao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Tyraanicao takes a swing at Matus's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick from Matus.
Matus is looking to land body kicks.
Tyraanicao on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matus looks for the body kick but Tyraanicao saw that one coming.
Tyraanicao throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Matus counters by clinching up.
Matus digs a right hand underneath Tyraanicao's ribcage. Tyraanicao let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tyraanicao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyraanicao blocks a body shot from Matus. #T1#
Matus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Matus as the two fighters clinch.
Tyraanicao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyraanicao.
Matus lands with a light punch inside.
Matus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Matus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tyraanicao up against the cage.#BC#
Matus manages to break the clinch.
Tyraanicao throws out a leg kick but Matus moves out of range and Tyraanicao only half commits.
Matus is looking to counter punch.
Tyraanicao misses with a body shot
and Matus counters with a nice uppercut.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyraanicao manages to avoid it.
Tyraanicao ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Tyraanicao throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
Tyraanicao checks a leg kick.
Tyraanicao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Matus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tyraanicao misses with a wild body shot.
Matus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyraanicao ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Matus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyraanicao throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Tyraanicao misses.
A big right from Tyraanicao misses.
Matus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matus connects with a leg kick. Tyraanicao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matus tries a low kick but Tyraanicao avoids it.
A big left from Matus misses.
Tyraanicao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyraanicao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tyraanicao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tyraanicao throws a leg kick but Matus moved away.
Tyraanicao cracks Matus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Matus throws a hook but Tyraanicao blocks it.
Tyraanicao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tyraanicao scrambles back to his feet.
Tyraanicao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matus counters with a straight right hand.
Matus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tyraanicao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matus scrambles back to his feet.
Matus throws an overhand right that lands on Tyraanicao's shoulder, as Tyraanicao tries to avoid the shot.
Tyraanicao tests Matus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matus scores with a sloppy right hand. Tyraanicao should have avoided that one.
Matus misses with a body punch
and Tyraanicao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matus throws a sloppy body shot
and Matus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Tyraanicao.
Matus misses with an uppercut
and Tyraanicao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matus drops his hands momentarily and Tyraanicao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Matus blocks a leg kick.
Matus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tyraanicao if he has to take too many more of those.
Matus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matus throws a push kick but Tyraanicao slaps the foot to one side.
Tyraanicao only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tyraanicao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyraanicao misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyraanicao misses with a body shot.
Tyraanicao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matus throws a right hand that misses
and Tyraanicao counters with an inside leg kick.
Matus misses with a wild body shot.
Matus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tyraanicao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Matus counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matus - that will leave a mark!
Tyraanicao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matus throws a front kick aimed at Tyraanicao's knee but Tyraanicao avoids it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tyraanicao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tyraanicao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Matus.
Tyraanicao lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Tyraanicao misses its intended target.
Matus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao fails to land with a series of punches.
Matus throws a leg kick but Tyraanicao checks it.
Tyraanicao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matus misses with a head kick.
Tyraanicao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tyraanicao throws a low kick but Matus avoids it.
A low kick from Matus misses
and Tyraanicao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Matus.
A low kick from Matus is predictable there
and Tyraanicao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tyraanicao.
Matus misses with a straight right.
Matus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Matus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyraanicao's sensitive parts.
A cross from Matus lands.
Tyraanicao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matus jabs Tyraanicao right on the nose. Tyraanicao blinks but takes it well.
Matus throws a leg kick that misses.
Matus throws a body punch but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
Tyraanicao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyraanicao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matus.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tyraanicao. Matus shrugs it off though.
Matus misses with a body shot.
Tyraanicao throws out a counter right but Matus avoids it with no problem.
Matus is looking to score with low kicks.
Tyraanicao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tyraanicao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matus's hands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tyraanicao. Matus shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - Matus coming out on top.#T2#
Matus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Matus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tyraanicao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matus.
Matus misses with a body kick.
Matus misses with a hook.
Tyraanicao moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tyraanicao ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Tyraanicao blocks the body kick.
Matus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyraanicao.
Matus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick from Tyraanicao is predictable there
and Matus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tyraanicao thinking.
Tyraanicao misses with a leg kick
and Matus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matus lands with a hook. Tyraanicao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Tyraanicao throws an overhand right that lands on Matus's shoulder, as Matus tries to avoid the shot.
Tyraanicao lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That kick from Matus tenderised Tyraanicao's leg. Tyraanicao is trying to keep his angry face on.
A left lands for Matus.
Tyraanicao fails to land with a series of punches.
Tyraanicao misses the jab.
Matus tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyraanicao feints a counter leg kick.
Tyraanicao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyraanicao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyraanicao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matus.
Tyraanicao connects with a nice looking jab.
Matus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tyraanicao missing with a left hand there. Matus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Tyraanicao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tyraanicao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tyraanicao misses with a low kick.
That kick from Matus tenderised Tyraanicao's leg. Tyraanicao is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyraanicao moves out of range of the body kick.
Matus throws a head kick but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
Tyraanicao cracks Matus with a good jab.
Tyraanicao feints and then cracks Matus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matus down.
Tyraanicao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matus circles away quickly and effectively.
Tyraanicao swings for the body but Matus moves out of range.
Matus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyraanicao flicks out a counter leg kick but Matus steps away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matus misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Tyraanicao - just one landing.
Matus misses with a head kick.
Tyraanicao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tyraanicao misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bostar Tyraanicao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Matus misses.
Tyraanicao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tyraanicao throws a sloppy body shot
and Matus counters with a good low kick that Tyraanicao was not able to check.
A good leg kick by Matus.
Matus misses with an uppercut.
Matus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bostar Tyraanicao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Tyraanicao there.
Matus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyraanicao cracks Matus with a good jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Matus. That snapped Tyraanicao's head back.
Tyraanicao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
Tyraanicao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tyraanicao just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyraanicao misses with a body shot.
Matus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tyraanicao just manages to avoid it.
Matus clobbers Tyraanicao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Matus tries to work over Tyraanicao's front leg with a kick but Tyraanicao checks it.
Matus lands a jab to the nose.
Matus looks to land a right hand but Tyraanicao moved out of range.
Matus slips a jab from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao throws a right hand that misses
and Matus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tyraanicao misses with a low kick.
Tyraanicao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matus. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Tyraanicao misses the target.
Tyraanicao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyraanicao is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Matus instigates a clinch.
Tyraanicao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tyraanicao tries a body shot but Matus blocks it.
Tyraanicao tries a body shot but Matus blocks it.
Matus misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Matus can't find room to land a body shot as Tyraanicao controls the action.
Matus tries to throw a body punch but Tyraanicao avoids it by throwing Matus back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyraanicao is leaning against Matus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matus has a couple of punches blocked by Tyraanicao. #BC#
Matus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matus.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matus, as that shot connected.
Tyraanicao wants to land a leg kick but Matus is out of range.
Matus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tyraanicao throws a looping overhand right but Matus ducks down to avoid it.
Matus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tyraanicao counters with a body kick.
Matus defending well as Tyraanicao loads up on a big left hand.
Tyraanicao throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
Tyraanicao ducks under a wild hook from Matus.#T3#
Tyraanicao digs a good hook to Matus's body.
Tyraanicao checks a leg kick.
Tyraanicao let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tyraanicao, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Tyraanicao.
Nice uppercut there from Matus.
Matus throws a sloppy head kick and Tyraanicao moves out of range easily.
Tyraanicao throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Matus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao misses the shot to the body.
Tyraanicao moves out of range of the body kick.
A good leg kick by Matus.
Tyraanicao throws a series of punches but Matus avoids them all with ease.
Matus lands with a shot to the body.
Tyraanicao misses with a straight left.
Tyraanicao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tyraanicao throws a lazy body kick
and Matus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyraanicao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matus.
Tyraanicao looks to score with a jab to the body but Matus is just out of range.
Tyraanicao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matus lands a leg kick that knocks Tyraanicao off balance momentarily.
Tyraanicao misses with a looping left.
Matus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matus lands a nice hook to Tyraanicao's body. Tyraanicao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tyraanicao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matus misses with a left hand
and Tyraanicao counters with an outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Matus.
Jab from Tyraanicao.
Matus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matus there as he acknowledges the shot.

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 Don Juan Matus.
I think Matus 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Don Juan Matus!
An out of breath Don Juan Matus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Bostar Tyraanicao was interviewed post fight and said 'Another loss, to another can, sorry everyone.'.

Event: Syn 444 - Redemption
Date: May 26, 2016

#R1#
Matus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like Saibot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Saibot throws a jab when Matus was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Matus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saibot stuns Matus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Saibot connects with a body shot that sends Matus's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Saibot misses the target.
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matus slips a straight right by Saibot.
Saibot lands the left hand.
Matus throws a jab but it's blocked by Saibot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
so Saibot counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saibot wants to control from the top but Matus keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot stopping the sweep attempt from Matus.
Saibot with a nice head shot there.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matus is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Saibot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Saibot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Saibot is tightening it up a little... Matus has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Matus reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Matus taps out! Nice BJJ there by Saibot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Noob Saibot!
An out of breath Noob Saibot thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Syn 428 - Never Give Up
Date: Mar 25, 2016

#R1#
Matus misses with a body kick.
Matus misses the shot to the body.
Burns changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns blocks a head kick by Matus.
Matus connects with a body shot that sends Burns's belly button to the back.
Burns shoots in but Matus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Don Juan Matus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Burns.
Matus throws an overhand right that lands on Burns's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
We've been informed that Matus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice jab there from Matus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Burns.
Burns appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Burns slips a straight right by Matus.
Matus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burns is out of range and Matus settles back down.
Burns attempts a counter takedown but Matus avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Matus throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matus throws a body kick that misses
and Burns counters with a straight right hand.
Burns avoids a kick to the body.
Burns throws a solid leg kick but Matus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns.
Burns throws out a loose jab but Matus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Don Juan Matus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matus throws a push kick but Burns slaps the foot to one side.
Burns appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Burns drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Burns working the body and head with strikes.
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Burns is looking to take a break and control but Matus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burns is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Matus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Burns is trying to move to mount but Matus reverses beautifully and ends up in Burns's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burns wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Matus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matus is one step ahead there. #T3#
Matus trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matus stopping the sweep attempt from Burns.
Burns is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Burns looking for a guillotine here but Matus defends easily.
Burns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top 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.
Matus trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Burns blocks the leg kick.
Matus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matus tries a head kick but it misses.
Burns drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matus sprawls and moves away.
Matus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Juan Matus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Burns blocks a head kick by Matus.
Don Juan Matus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns misses with a double jab.
Burns misses with a looping right.
Matus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Matus.
Matus misses the shot to the body.
Burns was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Matus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Matus.
Matus clobbers Burns with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
Burns fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Matus sprawls well initially but Burns persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Burns trying to advance position but Matus counters by regaining guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Matus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Predator Burns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Matus keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Burns wants to control from the top but Matus keeps moving.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Matus is retaining full guard.
Matus 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matus working a defensive guard here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matus wants to sweep here but Burns controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matus.
Burns moves into range and connects with a jab.
Donk. Matus catches Burns right on the button with a cross.
Matus blocks a low kick nicely.
And Matus responds with a good body kick, but Burns manages to step out the way in time.
Burns shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Matus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burns tries to counter with a takedown but Matus is quick to defend against it.
Matus misses with a shot to the body
and Burns counters with a nice body shot.
Matus misses with a double jab #TD#
and Burns counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Matus!
Burns controls the position.
Burns laying and praying for a moment but Matus takes advantage and regains half guard.
Matus gets back to full guard.
Matus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matus keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully. #T4#
Burns sitting in guard here, content to control.
Matus trying to control the position.
Matus has his hands on Burns's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matus is trying to control the position but Burns postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Predator Burns dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Matus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Burns misses with a shot to the body
and Matus counters with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matus.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Matus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Matus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burns cracks Matus with a good jab.
Matus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab by Matus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus scores with a shot to the body.
Matus scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Burns misses the jab.
Burns fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matus on the side of the head.
Matus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matus throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Matus.
Matus throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Matus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Matus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Matus sizes up Burns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matus as he avoids it easily.
Burns throws a chopping leg kick but Matus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Matus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matus throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Burns counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Matus is trying to get back to half guard.
Burns wants to control but Matus is keeping him busy.
Matus can't do much from the bottom here.
Burns in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Burns wants to control but Matus is keeping him busy.
Burns is trying to ground and pound but Matus uses the momentary lack of control by Burns to regain half guard. #T3#
Burns trying to pass the guard but Matus defending well.
Burns looks to land a strike but Matus avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Burns wants to control from the top but Matus keeps moving.
Matus trying to control the position here.
Burns trying to control but Matus is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burns is fighting to break Matus's control of his arms but Matus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Matus trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matus misses with an uppercut.
Matus throws a series of punches but Burns moves out of range.
Burns appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matus misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Burns counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burns.
Burns controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Burns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burns slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burns stopping the sweep attempt from Matus.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Don Juan Matus.
I think Matus 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Juan Matus!
Don Juan Matus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Predator Burns stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's ok, i'm home.'.

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