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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
DARE 27
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Matienzo throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matienzo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Yoel Matienzo has been cut.
Jackson cracks Matienzo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#KD#
Jackson cracks Matienzo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Matienzo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jackson finish him?
#ROC#
Matienzo is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Matienzo off balance momentarily.
Matienzo misses with a looping right.
Matienzo throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Matienzo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#
It looks like Rod Jackson has been cut.
Jackson swings for the body but Matienzo moves out of range.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
Matienzo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matienzo doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matienzo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matienzo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jackson with a body shot.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matienzo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson works Matienzo's body with a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matienzo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matienzo.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Matienzo didn't see that one coming.
Matienzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson misses the jab.#T2#
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matienzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson feints and then cracks Matienzo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matienzo down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matienzo misses the jab.
Rod Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Matienzo's ribs.
Matienzo missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson slips under a jab from Matienzo.#KD#
Jackson lands a big right hand that sends Matienzo crashing to the mat! Jackson stays standing though and waves Matienzo back to his feet!#CL#
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Jackson.
Matienzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Matienzo misses with some punches.
Matienzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson pushes Matienzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matienzo misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Jackson is working Matienzo over against the cage.
Matienzo looks winded!
Jackson gets through Matienzo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Matienzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
You can see that Matienzo has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Matienzo's front leg but catches the back leg as Matienzo tries to avoid it.
Jackson scores with a push kick.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackson lands with a hook. Matienzo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matienzo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matienzo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Matienzo misses with a left hand
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Matienzo letting Jackson take a breather here.
Jackson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Jackson looking to stall.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Matienzo's head. #BC#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matienzo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matienzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Matienzo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matienzo seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matienzo blocks a jab.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matienzo's calf.#KD#
Jackson sends Matienzo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jackson is motioning to the referee to let Matienzo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Jackson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Matienzo throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Matienzo manages to avoid it.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matienzo moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Matienzo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#KD#
Jackson sends Matienzo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jackson is motioning to the referee to let Matienzo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matienzo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matienzo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matienzo 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.#CL#
Jackson clinches.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matienzo backwards.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matienzo backwards.
Jackson has Matienzo pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Matienzo is breathing heavily.
Jackson has Matienzo pushed against the cage.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Jackson lands a right hand.
Matienzo misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson pushes Matienzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matienzo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson throws a big uppercut that drops Matienzo! More strikes from Jackson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Matienzo lies dazed against the cage as Jackson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rod Jackson!
In his post fight interview, Rod Jackson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Yoel Matienzo spoke after the fight, saying 'Well that sucked dick. Fuck you I tried'.
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Event:
DARE 23
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Matienzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Aoki is just out of range.
Aoki attempts a counter takedown but Matienzo avoids it well and moves away.
Matienzo throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range. #TD#
Aoki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Aoki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki postures up and lands a big shot to Matienzo's brow.
Aoki content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Matienzo wants to get back to his feet but Aoki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aoki stands up over Matienzo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aoki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aoki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matienzo's head.
Aoki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aoki postures up in Matienzo's guard and throws a big left but Matienzo blocks it.
Aoki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aoki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Matienzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Matienzo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aoki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matienzo's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aoki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aoki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Matienzo keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Aoki is working Matienzo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aoki distracts Matienzo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aoki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aoki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Matienzo for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Aoki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aoki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aoki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Matienzo has momentary wrist control but Aoki slips an elbow through the middle.
Aoki connects with a couple of short punches.
Aoki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Aoki 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.
Aoki with a nice head shot there.
Matienzo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aoki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aoki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aoki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aoki winds up and cracks Matienzo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matienzo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aoki scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki not doing much here.
Matienzo is not content to let Aoki control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazushi Aoki 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#
Matienzo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aoki shoots and misses
and Matienzo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aoki misses with an uppercut. Matienzo saw that one coming.
Aoki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matienzo can do to turn this around?
Aoki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matienzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matienzo! But no joy.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice side step and Matienzo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matienzo misses with a hook.
Aoki feinted with a counter takedown.
Matienzo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aoki. Aoki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matienzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Matienzo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matienzo.
Matienzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Aoki misses with a looping left.
Matienzo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matienzo throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Aoki slips under a jab.
Aoki lands a glancing blow to the side of Matienzo's head.
Aoki cracks Matienzo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Matienzo.
Matienzo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Aoki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matienzo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aoki with a body shot.
Aoki throws a body shot but no joy.
Matienzo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matienzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aoki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aoki misses with a straight left.
Aoki throws the left hand but Matienzo avoids the punch easily.
Yoel Matienzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matienzo.
Matienzo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matienzo takes a jab right on the kisser.
#ROC#
Matienzo is rocked!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matienzo walks straight into a right hand from Aoki - that's dropped him! Aoki jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Matienzo from any more punishment! Matienzo complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kazushi Aoki!
A victorious Kazushi Aoki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Yoel Matienzo was interviewed post fight and said 'Well that sucked dick. Fuck you I tried'.
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Event:
EG: Monday Night Fist Fight
Date: Jul 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Wandsworth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice sprawl there from Matienzo as Wandsworth shoots in.
A jab from Wandsworth misses.
Wandsworth moves out of range as Matienzo strikes.
The fighters circling - Matienzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matienzo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wandsworth is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wandsworth ducks under a wild hook from Matienzo.
A lazy left from Matienzo finds it's target.
Matienzo cracks a nice hook into Wandsworth's ribs.
The fighters circling - Matienzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Wandsworth's head coaches at England Fight Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Matienzo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Matienzo misses with a body kick.
Wandsworth throws a good cross that connects.
Wandsworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matienzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matienzo cracks Wandsworth with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matienzo missing with a left hand there. Wandsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wandsworth lands a jab to the nose.
Matienzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wandsworth manages to avoid it.
Matienzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wandsworth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wandsworth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wandsworth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matienzo misses with a two punch combination.
Wandsworth appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
No joy there for Matienzo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matienzo looks to land a left hand but Wandsworth moved out of range nicely.
Matienzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wandsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Matienzo.
Wandsworth throws the left hand but Matienzo avoids the punch easily.
Matienzo misses with a low kick.
Matienzo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matienzo throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Matienzo does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Matienzo. Those never looked like landing.
Matienzo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matienzo looks to throw the jab but Wandsworth is out of range.
Matienzo connects with a single shot there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wandsworth scores with a shot to the body.
Wandsworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matienzo.
Sloppy strikes from Wandsworth. Those never looked like landing.
Wandsworth moves out of range of the body kick.
Matienzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wandsworth manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Wandsworth misses.
Wandsworth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Matienzo.
Wandsworth looks to land a combination but Matienzo avoids it well.
Matienzo throws out a loose jab but Wandsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wandsworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matienzo.
A slow jab from Wandsworth misses its intended target.
Matienzo stuffs the takedown attempt from Wandsworth. Wandsworth gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stuart Wandsworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matienzo sizes up Wandsworth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wandsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matienzo.
Wandsworth changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matienzo moves out of range as Wandsworth strikes.
Matienzo throws the left hand but Wandsworth avoids the punch easily.
Wandsworth lands a body shot.
Wandsworth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wandsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Wandsworth is looking to land body kicks.
Matienzo connects with a single shot there.
Matienzo slips under a jab from Wandsworth.
Matienzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wandsworth.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Matienzo as he connects with a hook.
Matienzo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matienzo takes one to the chin there.
Wandsworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matienzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wandsworth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Matienzo misses.
Wandsworth drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matienzo sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circling - Matienzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matienzo throws a shot from downtown. Wandsworth moves away and avoids it.
Matienzo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wandsworth had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wandsworth throws a lazy right hand but Matienzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wandsworth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wandsworth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yoel Matienzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Matienzo.
Wandsworth throws the left hand but Matienzo avoids the punch easily.
Wandsworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Wandsworth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matienzo lands a jab.
Wandsworth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matienzo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Matienzo.#T4#
Wandsworth lands a jab to the nose.
Matienzo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matienzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wandsworth.
Matienzo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wandsworth.
Matienzo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wandsworth.
A big left from Wandsworth misses.
A jab lands there for Matienzo.
Matienzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matienzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matienzo misses with a two punch combination.
Matienzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matienzo misses with a hook. Wandsworth ducked under it nicely.
Matienzo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wandsworth darts in looking for a takedown but Matienzo gets double underhooks and turns Wandsworth into the cage.
Matienzo staying out of range there.
Wandsworth cracks Matienzo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matienzo walks into a left hand.
Matienzo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoel Matienzo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Wandsworth moves out of range of the leg kick from Matienzo.
Wandsworth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matienzo lands a two punch combo.
Wandsworth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matienzo lands with a right hand.
Matienzo loads up on a big right hand but Wandsworth slips the punch.
Wandsworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Matienzo misses.
A left lands for Wandsworth.
Wandsworth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matienzo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matienzo takes one to the chin 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!
Wandsworth misses with an uppercut. Matienzo saw that one coming.
Matienzo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wandsworth looks to throw the jab but Matienzo is out of range.
Wandsworth throws out a loose jab but Matienzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matienzo looks to land a right hand but Wandsworth moved out of range.
Matienzo misses with a hook.
Wandsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matienzo.
Wandsworth attempts a counter takedown but Matienzo avoids it well and moves away.
Wandsworth takes one on the button.
Matienzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Wandsworth is just out of range.
Wandsworth looks to land a right hand but Matienzo moved out of range.#T1#
Matienzo scores with a jab to the body.
Wandsworth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wandsworth staying out of range there.
Matienzo misses with an uppercut.
Matienzo defending well as Wandsworth loads up on a big left hand.
Matienzo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wandsworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Wandsworth.
Wandsworth throws a jab when Matienzo was well out of range.
Matienzo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wandsworth scores with a nice strike.
Wandsworth throws a wild body kick that Matienzo sees coming a mile off.
Wandsworth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matienzo connects with the punch.
Matienzo misses with a hook.
Wandsworth on the wrong end of a vicious looking 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!
Wandsworth moves out of range of the body kick from Matienzo.
Matienzo misses with a hook.
Matienzo throws a chopping leg kick but Wandsworth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Matienzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matienzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wandsworth moves away.
Wandsworth appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matienzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Matienzo scores with a shot to the body.
Matienzo cracks a nice hook into Wandsworth's ribs.
Wandsworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Matienzo.
Wandsworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matienzo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matienzo scores with a jab to the body.
Matienzo defending well as Wandsworth loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matienzo. Wandsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matienzo blocks a jab.
Matienzo walks into a stiff left hand from Wandsworth.
Wandsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matienzo.
Wandsworth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wandsworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matienzo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matienzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wandsworth misses with a looping left.
Matienzo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Matienzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Wandsworth.
Wandsworth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matienzo. Matienzo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matienzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wandsworth ducks right into an uppercut from Matienzo.
Wandsworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Matienzo does it's job there.
Matienzo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matienzo throws a series of punches but Wandsworth moves out of range.
Matienzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wandsworth manages to avoid it.
Matienzo is breathing heavily.
A big left from Matienzo misses.
A swing and a miss from Matienzo.
Wandsworth lands a jab.
A jab from Matienzo misses.
Wandsworth attempts a counter takedown but Matienzo avoids it well and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Matienzo.
Wandsworth defending well as Matienzo loads up on a big left hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Wandsworth scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matienzo misses with an uppercut. Wandsworth saw that one coming.
Wandsworth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matienzo throws a series of punches but Wandsworth avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Nice jab there from Wandsworth.
Matienzo throws the left hand but Wandsworth avoids the punch easily.
Yoel Matienzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matienzo tries to land a front kick but Wandsworth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matienzo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matienzo throws an overhand right that lands on Wandsworth's shoulder, as Wandsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Wandsworth.
Matienzo ducks under a wild hook from Wandsworth.
Matienzo misses with a looping right.
Wandsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matienzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Wandsworth.
Matienzo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wandsworth throws a right hand that Matienzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Matienzo also avoids with ease.
Matienzo throws a series of punches but Wandsworth avoids them all with ease.
Matienzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Wandsworth.
Wandsworth attempts a counter takedown but Matienzo avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wandsworth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matienzo looks to land a left hand but Wandsworth moved out of range nicely.
Matienzo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matienzo lands with a straight right. Wandsworth didn't see that one coming.
Matienzo moves away from the strike by Wandsworth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoel Matienzo 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#
Wandsworth looks to land a right hand but Matienzo moved out of range.
Matienzo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matienzo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wandsworth lands a nice shot to the body.
Matienzo works Wandsworth's body with a nice hook.
Wandsworth misses the jab.
Matienzo throws a hook to the side of Wandsworth's head but Wandsworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Matienzo misses the target.
Wandsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Wandsworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matienzo misses with a looping right.
Matienzo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wandsworth is able to avoid easily.
Wandsworth throws a body punch but Matienzo moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Wandsworth as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matienzo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matienzo. Wandsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matienzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wandsworth moves away.
Wandsworth changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matienzo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wandsworth checks it well.
Wandsworth appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matienzo moves forwards but Wandsworth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matienzo thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Matienzo throws a right hand that Wandsworth ducks under and follows up with a left that Wandsworth also avoids with ease.
Matienzo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wandsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matienzo.
Wandsworth throws a lazy right hand but Matienzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matienzo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matienzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wandsworth looks to land a left hand but Matienzo moved out of range nicely.
Good exchange - Wandsworth coming out on top.
Wandsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Matienzo takes one to the side of the head.
Matienzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matienzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Wandsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Wandsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matienzo throws out the jab.
Matienzo misses with a straight right.
Wandsworth connects with a crisp jab.
Matienzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matienzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Matienzo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Matienzo moves out of range of the body kick from Wandsworth.
Matienzo misses the shot to the body.
Wandsworth changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Matienzo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wandsworth changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matienzo lands with a kick to the temple. Wandsworth shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wandsworth cracks Matienzo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wandsworth misses with a looping right.
Matienzo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wandsworth throws a jab when Matienzo was well out of range.
Matienzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wandsworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wandsworth looks to land a left hand but Matienzo moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Wandsworth misses.
Matienzo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matienzo.
Wandsworth misses with a hook. Matienzo ducked under it nicely.
Matienzo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matienzo misses with a body kick.
Wandsworth attempts a counter takedown but Matienzo avoids it well and moves away.
A slow jab from Wandsworth misses its intended target.
Matienzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wandsworth.
Wandsworth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Good work by Wandsworth as he checks the leg kick.
Wandsworth avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wandsworth darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wandsworth defending well as Matienzo loads up on a big left hand.
Wandsworth throws a right hand that Matienzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Matienzo also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matienzo! But no joy.
Matienzo misses with a wild body shot.
Stuart Wandsworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wandsworth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matienzo misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Matienzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matienzo blocks a jab.
Wandsworth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matienzo.
Wandsworth half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Matienzo throws a hook but Wandsworth blocks it.
Wandsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Matienzo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matienzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wandsworth.#T4#
Matienzo punishes Wandsworth's body with a nice straight punch.
Matienzo digs a good hook to Wandsworth's body.
Matienzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Matienzo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big left from Matienzo misses.
Matienzo ducks right into an uppercut from Wandsworth.
Matienzo loads up on a big right hand but Wandsworth slips the punch.
Wandsworth defending well as Matienzo loads up on a big left hand.
Wandsworth drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matienzo sprawls and moves away.
Wandsworth throws out a loose jab but Matienzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matienzo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wandsworth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matienzos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A left lands for Matienzo.
Wandsworth slips a jab from Matienzo.
Matienzo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wandsworth.#KD#
Wandsworth drops Matienzo with a beautiful combination! Matienzo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wandsworth is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Matienzo is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wandsworth misses with a body kick.
Matienzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Wandsworth finish him?
Matienzo throws a lazy right hand but Wandsworth 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 Stuart Wandsworth.
Well Matienzo 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoel Matienzo!
Yoel Matienzo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Stuart Wandsworth stepped up to the mic, saying 'Donald Trump got pissed on by Russian hookers. '.
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Event:
EG Midweek Rumble
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Matienzo with a jab.
Matienzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakamura moves away.
Nakamura went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Matienzo connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Shinsuke Nakamura has been cut.
Nakamura shoots in for a double leg but Matienzo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nakamura scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Matienzo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matienzo is looking to score with low kicks.
Jab by Matienzo.
Matienzo throws a series of strikes that have Nakamura backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura shoots in but Matienzo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nakamura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matienzo as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinsuke Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.
Jab by Matienzo.
Nakamura tries to clinch but Matienzo moves out of range.
A nice side step and Matienzo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matienzo lands a big right hook! Nakamura looks hurt but is still standing! Matienzo lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Nakamura falls down and Matienzo dives in with a huge hammer fist! Nakamura's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Matienzo runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yoel Matienzo!
A less than humble Yoel Matienzo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Shinsuke Nakamura had this to say: 'I'm So Sorry Fans For Lost, I Don't Know I Could Quit MMA And Head Back To WWE Or NJPW Or Train Harder Win My Next Fight For You Fans'.
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Event:
EG: 3
Date: Jun 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Matienzo missing with a left hand there. Wandsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matienzo is breathing heavily.
Wandsworth lands an overhand right.
Wandsworth jabs at Matienzo's body.
Wandsworth dives in and grabs Matienzo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matienzo pushes down on Wandsworth's head and hops out.
Matienzo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wandsworth scores with a hook.
Wandsworth catches Matienzo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matienzo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wandsworth cracks Matienzo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matienzo drops his hands momentarily and Wandsworth takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matienzo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Wandsworth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matienzo doesn't seem phased though.
Wandsworth scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#
Matienzo is rocked!
Wandsworth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oh Matienzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matienzo blocks a jab.#T1#
Wandsworth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wandsworth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wandsworth scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wandsworth closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Matienzo! Wandsworth dives in looking to finish! Matienzo is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stuart Wandsworth!
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Event:
FFA 22: Bagov vs Galanos
Date: May 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Shelton throws a good cross that connects.
Shelton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A big right from Matienzo misses.
Matienzo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matienzo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matienzo misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD2#
and Shelton counters with a nice right hand that sends Matienzo toppling to the canvas! Matienzo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shelton finish him?!#CUT2#
It looks like Yoel Matienzo has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matienzo throws an off balance right hand
and Shelton counters with a low kick, right behind Matienzo 's knee.
Yoel Matienzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shelton throws a right hand that Matienzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Matienzo also avoids with ease.
Shelton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matienzo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shelton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matienzo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shelton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Matienzo is breathing heavily.
Matienzo tries for a takedown but Shelton circles away easily#KD2#
and Shelton counters with a crisp right hand that drops Matienzo! Shelton lets Matienzo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Matienzo is rocked!
Shelton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matienzo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been informed that Shelton 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.
Shelton throws an overhand right that has Matienzo reeling! Shelton follows up with more punches and Matienzo is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marc Shelton!
Marc Shelton very nearly forgot to thank Pit Bull Development amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
FFA: Wednesday Night Delight 4
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Divael keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Divael punishes Matienzo's body with a nice straight punch.
Divael misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Matienzo drives through and clinches with Divael against the cage.
Divael swings wildly with an uppercut but Matienzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matienzo pushes Divael back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matienzo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matienzo scores with a shoulder strike. #KD2#
Matienzo drops Divael onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Divael is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Divael is rocked!
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!
Matienzo pushes Divael against the cage. Matienzo is working some dirty boxing. Matienzo pushes off with a quick right hook! Divael goes down! Divael tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Matienzo moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoel Matienzo!
An out of breath Yoel Matienzo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
FFA 12: Bishop vs Studge
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Ishimura ducks under a wild hook from Matienzo.
Matienzo looks to land a right hand but Ishimura moved out of range.
Matienzo throws an overhand right that lands on Ishimura's shoulder, as Ishimura tries to avoid the shot.
Matienzo misses the shot to the body.
Ishimura throwing a counter right hand but Matienzo manages to avoid it.
Ishimura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matienzo misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Ishimura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matienzo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ishimura lands with a hook. Matienzo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ishimura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matienzo's head.
Ishimura scores with the left hand. Matienzo knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Matienzo is rocked!
Matienzo misses with a straight left.
Yoel Matienzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishimura ducks under a wild hook from Matienzo.
Ishimura connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matienzo misses with a hook
and Ishimura counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Ishimura feints and then cracks Matienzo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matienzo down.
Matienzo misses with an uppercut
and Ishimura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Ishimura cracks Matienzo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ishimura has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Matienzo to stand back up!
Matienzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Ishimura finish him?
Ishimura lands a brutal uppercut that launches Matienzo off his feet! Matienzo tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kosuke Ishimura!
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Event:
RVFL
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Diatlov fails with a takedown attempt.
Diatlov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matienzo sprawls well. Matienzo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diatlov gets slowly back to his feet.
Diatlov shoots in looking for a takedown but Matienzo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diatlov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valeriy Diatlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Matienzo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diatlov, pushing him back against the cage.
Diatlov is trying to pull guard but Matienzo has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Matienzo.
Matienzo is leaning against Diatlov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diatlov is breathing heavily.
Matienzo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matienzo gets through Diatlov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matienzo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matienzo.
Matienzo lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matienzo creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Diatlov out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yoel Matienzo!
Our winner, Yoel Matienzo, 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.
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Event:
RVFL 1 New Year, New Beginning
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Matienzo misses with a wild body shot.
Matienzo connects with a body shot.
Matienzo cracks Filgueiras with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Helio Filgueiras has been cut.
Matienzo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Filgueiras keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matienzo.#CL2#
Filgueiras tries to keep at a distance but Matienzo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Filgueiras is looking to break free of the clinch but Matienzo has double underhooks.
Matienzo scores with a shot to the side of Filgueiras's head.
Matienzo scores with a shoulder strike.
Filgueiras wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matienzo lands a body punch.
Filgueiras is breathing heavily.
Filgueiras wants to get back to striking at distance but Matienzo won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matienzo lands a shot to the body.
Matienzo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matienzo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Filgueiras backwards. #KD2#
Matienzo drops Filgueiras onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Filgueiras is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Filgueiras is rocked!
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 short uppercut from Matienzo.
Oh Filgueiras is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matienzo lands a big right hand that drops Filgueiras! The killer instinct kicks in and Matienzo finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Matienzo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoel Matienzo!
Yoel Matienzo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Bushido 24: Whyte v Anderson 2
Date: Oct 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Matienzo scores with a jab. Rasitic acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Igor Rasitic has been cut.
Rasitic slips under a jab from Matienzo.
Matienzo tries to clinch up.
Rasitic changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matienzo misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Rasitic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Matienzo won't be happy with that.
Rasitic lands some shots froms side control.
Matienzo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rasitic is working Matienzo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Matienzo tries to improve position but can't.
Matienzo wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rasitic working the body and head with 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!
Rasitic grinds an elbow into Matienzo's temple.
Rasitic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Matienzo to see if he's OK.
Rasitic lands a nice forearm strike.
Rasitic working away.
Matienzo pushes Rasitic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rasitic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rasitic is chipping away with strikes.
#T1#
Rasitic controls the position.
Rasitic trying to control the position but Matienzo is working away.
Matienzo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rasitic staying calm.
Rasitic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Matienzo to see if he's OK.
Rasitic cracks Matienzo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rasitic working the ground and pound.
Rasitic takes a little break here. Matienzo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rasitic looks up at the clock and then as Matienzo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rasitic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T2#
Rasitic working the ground and pound.
Rasitic cracks Matienzo with a big right hand but Matienzo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Matienzo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasitic lands some shots froms side control.
Matienzo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Matienzo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rasitic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Rasitic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matienzo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Rasitic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rasitic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3##SUB#
Rasitic has hold of Matienzo's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Matienzo tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Rasitic cranks the arm and Matienzo screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Matienzo, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Igor Rasitic!
Igor Rasitic made sure to mention his sponsor, Popeye Nutritional Supplement in his post fight interview.
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