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Event:
SMASH: Dilbrandt vs Peieira
Date: Jan 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Budinha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Budinha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Budinha thows a body kick. Matonen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Budinha moves in looking to clinch but Matonen pushes him off.
Marcos Budinha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budinha thumps Matonen with a low kick.
Budinha throws a lazy head kick
and Matonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Budinha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matonen throws a low kick but Budinha avoids it.
Budinha throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Matonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Budinha slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budinha falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Budinha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Budinha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Budinha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matonen. Matonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Matonen catches Budinha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Budinha misses with the body kick
and Matonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Budinha's knee momentarily.
Budinha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice side step and Matonen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Budinha throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Matonen misses the jab.#CL#
Budinha clinches up with Matonen and pushes him back against the cage.
Matonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Budinha blocking some punches.
Budinha lands a good knee to the midsection. Matonen won't want to take too many of those.
Matonen tries to work over Budinha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matonen lands a nice uppercut.
Budinha landing some nice looking knees 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!
Matonen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Budinha tries to land knees in the clinch but Matonen avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Budinha throws an elbow that misses.
Budinha is trying to stall.
Budinha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matonen has a couple of punches blocked by Budinha.
Matonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Budinha misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budinha.
Matonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matonen is leaning against Budinha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Budinha tries to land a knee to the head but Matonen blocks with his arms.
Matonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Budinha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matonen blocks it with crossed arms.
Matonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Budinha controls his hands.
Budinha tries to land knees in the clinch but Matonen avoids the damage to the body.
Matonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Budinha backwards.
Budinha blocking some punches.
Matonen lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Matonen tries a body shot but Budinha blocks it.
Matonen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Budinha tries to land knees in the clinch but Matonen avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Matonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matonen's coach down at Old Irish’s Fighter Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Matonen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Budinha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Budinha crunches a lovely knee into Matonen's ribcage.
A short uppercut from Matonen.
Budinha trying to land knees to the body.
Budinha prevents a body shot from Matonen.
Still in the clinch, Matonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matonen lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Matonen breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick from Budinha, right into the meat of the thigh.
Budinha lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Budinha closes the distance but Matonen moves to the side
and Matonen counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
Matonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Budinha throws out a leg kick but Matonen moves out of range and Budinha only half commits.
Budinha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Budinha.
Budinha connects with an inside leg kick.
Budinha tries to clinch up but Matonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Budinha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Budinha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Budinha looks to score with a jab to the body but Matonen is just out of range.
It seemed like Matonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Budinha defending well as Matonen loads up on a big left hand.
Budinha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Budinha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Usko Matonen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Budinha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matonen. That did some damage!
Matonen connects with a high kick. #ROC2#Budinha is rocked!
Budinha misses the shot to the body.
Oh Budinha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Budinha tries to clinch but Matonen moves away
letting Matonen counter with a right hand.
Budinha tries to close the distance and clinch but Matonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Budinha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matonen.#CL#
Budinha darts in and clinches Matonen up against the cage.
Budinha seems to have got his legs back now.
Matonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Budinha's elbow.
Budinha lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen can't find room to land a body shot as Budinha controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matonen as Budinha tries to tie him up.
Usko Matonen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Budinha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matonen avoids it.
Budinha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matonen avoids it.
Matonen misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Matonen fails to land. #T1#
Budinha misses with an elbow over the top.
Matonen avoiding damage as Budinha throws knees to the body.
Budinha tries to land knees in the clinch but Matonen avoids the damage to the body.
Budinha stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Budinha is trying to maintain a safe position but Matonen gets an underhook and turns Budinha into the cage.
Budinha trying to stall but Matonen improves his position.
Budinha throws an elbow that misses.
Budinha blocking some punches.
Matonen managing to block the knees to the body from Budinha.
Matonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matonen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Budinha.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Budinha stalling in the clinch but Matonen improves position.
Matonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Budinha is trying to maintain a safe position but Matonen gets an underhook and turns Budinha into the cage.
Matonen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Budinha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matonen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Matonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Matonen works on Budinha's body with a couple of short punches.
Matonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Budinha tries to land knees in the clinch but Matonen avoids the damage to the body.
Budinha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matonen.
Matonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Budinha backwards.
Matonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Budinha backwards.
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!
Matonen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Matonen digs a right hand into Budinha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Budinha's gas tank.
Budinha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Matonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matonen lands an uppercut.
Matonen is working Budinha over against the cage.
Budinha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budinha. #BC2#
Matonen manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Matonen.
Budinha tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Budinha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
The fighters circling - Matonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Budinha has managed to clinch.
Budinha tries to land knees in the clinch but Matonen avoids the damage to the body.
Budinha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matonen misses with a body punch.
Budinha trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Matonen manages to break the clinch.
Usko Matonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matonen misses with a straight left.
Matonen checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Matonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Matonen. Those never looked like landing.
Budinha is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Matonen.#CL#
Budinha rushes Matonen and presses him up against the cage.
Matonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Matonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Budinha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budinha misses with the body kick
and Matonen counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Budinha wants to clinch
and Matonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Budinha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A shot to the body from Budinha misses
and Matonen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Budinha thinking. #CL#
Budinha gets a clinch.
Budinha trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Matonen manages to break the clinch.
Budinha throws a series of punches but Matonen avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Matonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matonen blocks a head kick by Budinha.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Usko Matonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Budinha misses with a leg kick
and Matonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Budinha's knee momentarily.
Matonen misses with a two punch combination.
Budinha walks into a left hand. #CL#
Budinha drives through and clinches with Matonen against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Matonen.
Matonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Budinha missing with knees to the body.
Budinha lands an elbow just above Matonen 's eye.
Budinha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Matonen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Matonen lands with a right to the head.
Matonen can't find room to land a body shot as Budinha controls the action.
Budinha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Budinha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budinha.
Matonen tries a body shot but Budinha blocks it.
Budinha trying to land knees to the body.
#T1##BC2#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Budinha 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.
Matonen blocks a head kick by Budinha.
Budinha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Budinha scores with a head kick. Matonen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Budinha throws a wild body kick that Matonen sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matonen! But no joy.
Budinha tries to work over Matonen's front leg with a kick but Matonen checks it.
Matonen misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Budinha misses the target.
Matonen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Budinha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matonen misses with a punch to the body.
Matonen managing to block the knees to the body from Budinha.
Budinha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Matonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Matonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Matonen is working Budinha over against the cage.#BC2#
Matonen breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Budinha looks to clinch
and Matonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matonen checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matonen! But no joy.
Budinha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matonen avoids the head kick by Budinha.
Budinha misses with a body kick.
Matonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matonen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Budinha.
Budinha is looking to wear down Matonen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Budinha scores with a leg kick.
Budinha closes the distance but Matonen moves to the side
and Matonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3##KD2#
Matonen drops Budinha with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Budinha looks back up at him and smiles so Matonen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Budinha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matonen.
Budinha walks straight into a right hand from Matonen - that's dropped him! Matonen jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Budinha from any more punishment! Budinha 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 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Usko Matonen!
Usko Matonen took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'This was my last fight.'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Andonian vs Chaos
Date: Nov 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Matonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Delisle tests Matonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gauthier Delisle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Delisle. That's going to slow Matonen down.
A jab from Delisle finds it's way through Matonen's defenses.
Delisle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Delisle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matonen 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.
Matonen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Delisle shoots in but Matonen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Delisle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matonen. Matonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Matonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Delisle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to the body from Delisle misses
and Matonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matonen slips a jab from Delisle.
Delisle checks a leg kick nicely.
Matonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Delisle ducks under a wild hook from Matonen.
A big right from Matonen misses.
Delisle cracks Matonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matonen's coach down at Old Irish’s Fighter Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Matonen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Delisle tries for a takedown but Matonen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Delisle is looking to slow Matonen down with leg kicks. #T2#
Matonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matonen looks to land a combination. Delisle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delisle walks into a jab.
Matonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Delisle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Matonen misses its intended target. #CL2#
Matonen drives through and clinches with Delisle against the cage.
Delisle tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gauthier Delisle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matonen pushes Delisle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matonen lands a shoulder strike.
Delisle tries to score a body lock takedown but Matonen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Delisle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Delisle has clasped his hands together around Matonen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Delisle in side control, throwing shots but Matonen defends. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Matonen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Delisle wants to control but Matonen is keeping him busy.
Matonen keeping his opponent close.
The ground and pound from Delisle seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Delisle grinds an elbow into Matonen's temple.
Matonen is looking for a sweep.
Delisle trying to control the position but Matonen is working away.
Delisle 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.
Matonen prevents Delisle from improving position. #T4#
Matonen defending against the ground and pound.
Matonen tries to bench press Delisle off him but Delisle keeps the position. #SUB#
Delisle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Delisle has an Americana. Matonen didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Delisle is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Delisle hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gauthier Delisle!
A very excited looking Gauthier Delisle made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Usko Matonen spoke after the fight, saying 'Another decision lost? This was my last fight. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Roman Kersikov Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Usko Matonen!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Matonen clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Kersikov Jr is trying to trip Matonen. He has hold of a leg but Matonen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kersikov Jr persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov Jr (2) vs (0) Matonen
Kersikov Jr 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.
Kersikov Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Matonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Matonen is retaining full guard.
Matonen has Kersikov Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Kersikov Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Matonen.
Kersikov Jr wants to control from the top but Matonen keeps moving.
Kersikov Jr looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov Jr (2) vs (2) Matonen
Kersikov Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matonen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov Jr (4) vs (2) Matonen
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kersikov Jr wants to control from the top but Matonen keeps moving.
Matonen being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov Jr looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Kersikov Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kersikov Jr'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.#T3#
Kersikov Jr won't allow Matonen to sweep him here.
Matonen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov Jr controls the pace.
Matonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov Jr is one step ahead there.
Matonen keeping full guard, as Kersikov Jr tries to pass. #T4#
Kersikov Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Matonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov Jr stands and throws Matonen's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov Jr (7) vs (2) Matonen
Kersikov Jr tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov Jr taking a breather here.
Kersikov Jr trying to control the position but Matonen is working away. #T5#
Kersikov Jr staying calm.
Matonen is trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov Jr is looking to take a break and control but Matonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matonen is letting Kersikov Jr control him for a moment. #T6#
Kersikov Jr moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov Jr (9) vs (2) Matonen
Kersikov Jr controlling the pace for now.
Kersikov Jr wants to control the pace but Matonen is squirming around nicely.
Matonen is looking to improve his position but Kersikov Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Matonen tries to hold on but Kersikov Jr postures up.
Matonen is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov Jr's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Kersikov Jr controlling the pace for now.
Kersikov Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matonen is looking to escape.
Kersikov Jr is trying to take his opponent's back.
Matonen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kersikov Jr not doing much here.
#T8#
Matonen trying to hold on to Kersikov Jr's head to control him but Kersikov Jr postures up.
Matonen tries to roll over but Kersikov Jr keeps him under control.
Kersikov Jr is controlling the pace.
Matonen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Lab. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kersikov Jr passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov Jr (12) vs (2) Matonen#T9#
Kersikov Jr wants to control but Matonen has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Kersikov Jr is looking to take a break and control but Matonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matonen is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov Jr controlling the action here. #T10#
Matonen manages to get to full guard.
Kersikov Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Matonen is retaining full guard.
Kersikov Jr advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov Jr (15) vs (2) Matonen
Matonen tries to buck Kersikov Jr off but Kersikov Jr is having none of it.#T11#
Kersikov Jr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Matonen is not content to let Kersikov Jr control the position.
Kersikov Jr slows the pace down.
Matonen tries to buck Kersikov Jr off but Kersikov Jr is having none of it.#T12#
Kersikov Jr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kersikov Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov Jr passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Matonen! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov Jr (17) vs (2) Matonen
Kersikov Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Kersikov Jr is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Matonen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Matonen shrugs it off. #T13#
Kersikov Jr fails to advance to Matonen's back.
Kersikov Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kersikov Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matonen is looking to escape.
Kersikov Jr controlling his opponent. #T14#
Kersikov Jr tries to control but Matonen wriggling away.
Kersikov Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov Jr prevents Matonen from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov Jr takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
Usko Matonen spoke after the fight, saying 'Another decision lost? This was my last fight. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jiu Jitsu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Usko Matonen!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Matonen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jitsu uses from the top position. #SUB#
Jitsu has gone for a leg lock! Matonen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jitsu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jitsu (0) vs (2) Matonen
Matonen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jitsu keeping full guard, as Matonen tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jitsu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matonen defends well.#SUB#
Jitsu looking for subs off his back but Matonen has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Jitsu trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Matonen manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (0) vs (5) Matonen
Jitsu can't escape the position.
Matonen content just to control the position here. #T2#
Jitsu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Jitsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Jitsu looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Matonen pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (0) vs (8) Matonen
Jitsu is looking to improve his position but Matonen isn't that keen on the idea.
Jitsu looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jitsu (0) vs (11) Matonen
Jitsu is in bad spot here.
Matonen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jitsu is trying to break free.
#T3#
Matonen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jitsu wants to escape the position.
Jitsu wants to control his opponent's hands but Matonen gets his hands free.
Matonen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jitsu rolls, trying to escape but Matonen keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jitsu is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jitsu trying to control the hands but Matonen breaks the grip.
What can Jitsu do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jitsu tries to roll but Matonen sticks to his back.
#T4#
Matonen gets his hands free as Jitsu looks to control.
Jitsu can't escape the position.
Matonen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jitsu doesn't escape.
Jitsu is really stuck here.
Jitsu is working hard here to advance position.
Matonen not allowing Jitsu to control his hands.
Well, with Matonen on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jitsu is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Jitsu tries to escape but Matonen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Matonen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jitsu's body.
#T5#
Let's hope that Matonen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jitsu is really stuck here.
Matonen is not going to allow Jitsu to sit and survive in this position.
Jitsu can't escape the position.
Matonen controlling from the back.#T6#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Matonen.
Matonen is trying to stick to Jitsu's back but Jitsu is turning into Matonen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Matonen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jitsu. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jitsu (2) vs (11) Matonen
Jitsu looking to sit in guard and control but Matonen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jitsu (2) vs (13) Matonen#SUB#
Jitsu working for submissions but it's allowed Matonen to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Jitsu looking for a kimura from the bottom but Matonen passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (2) vs (16) Matonen
Matonen controls the position from side control.
Jitsu is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Matonen happy to just control the position for now.
Yet more stalling tactics from Matonen.
Jitsu is looking to reverse the position.
Jitsu being controlled for a moment.
Jitsu tries to buck Matonen off but Matonen is having none of it.#T8#
Jitsu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Matonen's best efforts.
Still in half guard, Matonen seems content to control.
Matonen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Lab. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Jitsu looking for subs from the bottom but Matonen mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (2) vs (19) Matonen
Matonen controlling the pace for now.
Jitsu can't escape the position.
Matonen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Jitsu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jitsu wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Jitsu (2) vs (22) Matonen
Matonen biding his time, controlling Jitsu.
Matonen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Matonen is not going to allow Jitsu to sit and survive in this position. #T10#
Matonen controlling the position well here. Jitsu rolled but Matonen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Matonen is continuing to stall.
Jitsu tries to break free.
Matonen avoiding Jitsu 's attempts to control his hands.
Jitsu is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T11#
Jitsu trying to control the action but Matonen just sinks the hooks in.
Jitsu tries to roll but Matonen sticks to his back.
Matonen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jitsu looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jitsu is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Matonen controlling the positon.#T12#
Matonen has the hooks in. Jitsu is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jitsu is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jitsu tries to escape the position.
#T13#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Jitsu tries to escape but Matonen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Jitsu right now.
Jitsu rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jitsu is looking for a sweep. Matonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Matonen passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (2) vs (25) Matonen
Jitsu is working to get back to half guard.
Matonen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jitsu is trying to reverse the position but instead Matonen has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Jitsu (2) vs (28) Matonen
Matonen biding his time, looking for the opening.
Jitsu rolls, trying to escape but Matonen keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Matonen wins on points by 28 to 2.
Usko Matonen looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'This was my last fight.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jamie Hull! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Usko Matonen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Matonen rushes Hull and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matonen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Matonen pulls guard effortlessly.
Hull trying to control the position from guard on top but Matonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matonen controlling the position.
Hull wants to pass the guard but Matonen is keeping the position.#SUB#
Hull drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Matonen dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hull (0) vs (2) Matonen
Hull working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hull is keeping the position for now.
Hull seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Matonen sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Hull is looking for a triangle here but Matonen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hull (0) vs (5) Matonen#T1#
Hull wants to control but Matonen postures up.
Matonen controls the position.
Hull manages to get back to half guard.
Hull trying to control here.
Hull is looking to improve his position.
#T2##SUB#
Hull looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hull trying to get back to full guard but Matonen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hull (0) vs (8) Matonen
Hull regains half guard.#SUB#
Hull looking for submissions off his back.
Hull is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hull trying to hold on to Matonen's head to control him but Matonen postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Hull looking for subs from the bottom but Matonen mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hull (0) vs (11) Matonen
Hull can't escape the position.
Hull tries to hold on but Matonen pushes him away.
Matonen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Matonen controlling from the full mount.
Hull tries to improve his position but instead Matonen has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hull (0) vs (14) Matonen
Matonen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Matonen has the hooks in. Hull is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Hull manages to reverse the position and now he's in Matonen's guard. Nice work there by Hull.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hull (2) vs (14) Matonen
Matonen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hull tries to free his leg and advance position but Matonen is retaining full guard.
Matonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hull is one step ahead there.
Hull being controlled here momentarily. #T5##SUB#
Hull drops back, looking for a kneebar! Matonen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Matonen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Matonen! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hull (2) vs (18) Matonen
Hull gets back to half guard.
Hull trying to get back to full guard but Matonen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hull (2) vs (21) Matonen
Matonen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hull is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Hull tries to hold on but Matonen postures up.
Matonen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hull tries to lock up and control but Matonen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Matonen looking to control but Hull is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hull tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T7#
Hull wants to hold on but Matonen pushes him away.
Hull is trying desperately to improve position.
Matonen controlling the position easily from mount.
Hull wants to control but Matonen is having none of it.
Hull is trying to reverse the position but instead Matonen has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hull (2) vs (24) Matonen
Hull just trying to survive but Matonen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Matonen keeps control of the position easily here as Hull tries to buck him off.
Matonen avoiding Hull 's attempts to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Good control from Matonen.
Matonen has the hooks in. Hull is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T9#
Hull is working hard here to advance position.
Matonen controlling the position well here. Hull rolled but Matonen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hull rolls, trying to escape but Matonen keeps control of the position.
#T10#
Matonen gets his hands free as Hull looks to control.
Matonen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Matonen gets his hands free as Hull looks to control.
Hull is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Matonen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
More stalling from Matonen.
Matonen controlling well, preventing Hull from escaping the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Matonen doesn't have the hooks in and Hull manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hull (4) vs (24) Matonen#T12#
Hull pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matonen is keeping the position for now.
Hull wants to control from the top but Matonen keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matonen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hull (4) vs (26) Matonen#SUB#
Hull is looking for a triangle here but Matonen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hull (4) vs (29) Matonen
Hull gets back to half guard.
Matonen content to control rather than advance. #T13##SUB#
Hull looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Matonen in particular looking to stall.
Hull wants to sweep but Matonen has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hull (4) vs (32) Matonen#T14#
Hull tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matonen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hull struggling a bit here.
Matonen controls the position from side control.
Let's hope that Matonen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hull is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Matonen off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hull (8) vs (32) Matonen
And that's the end of the fight!
Matonen wins on points by 32 to 8.
As Usko Matonen got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: This was my last fight.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Aleksi Heimo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Usko Matonen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Heimo clinches up with Matonen and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Heimo pulls Matonen into guard.
Matonen is stalling in the full guard.
Heimo 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.
Matonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heimo trying to control the position.
Heimo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimo is looking to sweep but instead, Matonen has passed into half guard.
Heimo wants to improve his position but Matonen is controlling well.
#T1#
Heimo trying to control but Matonen postures up.
Heimo wants to get back to full guard.
Heimo wants to control but Matonen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heimo is concentrating on defense, preventing Matonen from advancing position.
Heimo 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.
Heimo trying to control but Matonen postures up.
Heimo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heimo gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heimo has his hands on Matonen's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Matonen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Heimo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matonen is one step ahead there.
Matonen being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Matonen wants to pass the guard but Heimo is keeping the position.
Heimo 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.
Heimo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Matonen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Heimo (0) vs (3) Matonen
Heimo is looking for a sweep.
Heimo wants to control but Matonen postures up.
Heimo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matonen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Heimo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Heimo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Heimo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Heimo 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.
Heimo controls Matonen momentarily but Matonen frees himself.
Heimo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heimo (2) vs (3) Matonen
Heimo trying to control the position from guard on top but Matonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Heimo tries to free his leg and advance position but Matonen is retaining full guard.
Matonen keeping moving, preventing Heimo from controlling successfully.
Heimo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heimo trying to control but Matonen is working from the bottom.
Heimo is pushing down on Matonen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matonen is fighting to maintain full guard but Heimo has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Heimo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T6#
Heimo is keen to just control but Matonen is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Heimo is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Matonen to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Heimo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matonen's guard. #SUB#
Heimo 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.
Heimo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matonen keeps working. #T7#
Matonen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Heimo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Matonen sees it coming and defends easily.
Heimo is looking to advance position but Matonen won't allow it. #SUB#
Matonen is defending against the submission attempts here by Heimo.
#T8#
Heimo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matonen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Heimo wants to pass to mount but Matonen is defending the position.
Heimo is working hard here to advance position.
Matonen is concentrating on defense, preventing Heimo from advancing position. #T9#
Heimo trying to control from half guard but Matonen is working away.
Heimo trying to advance position but Matonen counters by regaining guard.
Heimo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matonen is keeping the position for now.
Heimo trying to control but Matonen is working from the bottom.
Heimo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matonen is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Heimo advances to half guard.
Heimo stalling away here and it's allowed Matonen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Heimo looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Heimo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Matonen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Matonen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Matonen! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Heimo (2) vs (7) Matonen
Heimo is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Matonen taking a breather here.
Heimo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Heimo is trying to control but can't.
Matonen is keen to just control but Heimo is a slippery customer.
Heimo trying to control but Matonen postures up.
Matonen prevents Heimo from improving his position.#T12#
Matonen controlling the action here.
Heimo controlling the position for now.
Heimo gets back to full guard.
Heimo wants to sweep here but Matonen controlling him for the moment.
Matonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Heimo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heimo has control of Matonen's left arm, preventing Matonen from doing any damage. #T13#
Matonen won't allow Heimo to sweep him here.
Heimo looking to control.
Matonen preventing the sweep.
Heimo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Heimo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matonen is one step ahead there.
Heimo seems keen to control Matonen's posture.#T14##SUB#
Heimo has his foot on Matonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matonen works his way back into a safe position though.
Heimo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Heimo 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.
Matonen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heimo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matonen wins on points by 7 to 2.
An intense looking Usko Matonen took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'This was my last fight.'. |
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Event:
SYN 808 Whymer vs. Number II
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Matonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matonen moves forwards but Clarks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Clarks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body kick from Clarks.
Matonen misses with a body punch
and Clarks counters with a one-two to the body.
Clarks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matonen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Lab in the buildup to the fight.
Matonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A cross from Clarks lands.
Clarks throws a shot from downtown. Matonen moves away and avoids it.
Clarks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clarks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matonen counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matonen scores with a nice head shot.
Clarks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matonen manages to avoid it.
It looked like Matonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clarks takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#ROC#Clarks is rocked!#T1##CL#
Matonen closes the distance and pushes Clarks back into the cage.
Clarks is still on wobbly legs! Can Matonen finish him?
Matonen throws a head punch that misses.
Matonen gets underhooks to prevent Clarks's takedown attempt.
Matonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Matonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Matonen - that landed with a thud.
We've been informed that Clarks 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.
Matonen misses with some punches.
Clarks seems to have recovered his senses.
Matonen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Clarks misses with a punch on the inside.
Matonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Clarks backwards.
Clarks has a couple of punches blocked by Matonen.
Clarks lands with a left to the head.
Clarks tries for a takedown. No joy.
Matonen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Matonen prevents the takedown attempt.
Usko Matonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elroy Clarks.
Clarks blocking some punches.
#BC#
Matonen breaks from the clinch.
Clarks slips a straight right by Matonen.
Elroy Clarks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Clarks tries to land a body kick
and Matonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matonen needs to keep his hands up - Clarks had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clarks lands with a slapping head kick.
Matonen slips a straight right by Clarks.#TD2#
Clarks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Matonen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Matonen trying to control the position.
Clarks throws a big elbow that misses.
Clarks wants to control from the top but Matonen keeps moving. #T3#
Clarks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matonen working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Clarks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clarks thinks about the counter body kick.
Matonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clarks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matonen.
Matonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Clarks fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Clarks lands with a right hand.
Matonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clarks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clarks misses the body punch
and Matonen counters with a thumping low kick.
Clarks throws a sloppy head kick and Matonen moves out of range easily.
Clarks slips under a jab.
Clarks throws a head kick that misses.
Clarks scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matonen throws a body punch but Clarks moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elroy Clarks 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#
Clarks looks to score with a jab to the body but Matonen is just out of range.
Elroy Clarks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clarks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Clarks is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Matonen's half guard.
Clarks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matonen defending well though.
Clarks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Clarks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Clarks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Clarks is working for a kimura but Matonen is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarks throwing shots but Matonen is blocking nicely.
Clarks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Well, if Clarks 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.
#SUB2#
Clarks is looking for a kimura but Matonen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clarks to get the leverage.
Clarks wants to take a breather but Matonen is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Clarks seems content to control.
Matonen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Clarks working over Matonen with some ground and pound. Matonen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Clarks seems to be looking for submissions.
Clarks misses with a head shot. Matonen uses the momentum to regain guard. #T2#
Matonen keeping moving, preventing Clarks from controlling successfully.
Clarks is looking to advance position but Matonen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Clarks is wriggling around trying to escape.
Clarks tries to improve his position but instead Matonen has taken his back!
Clarks wants to escape the position.
Elroy Clarks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matonen is riding his opponent, not letting Clarks buck him off. #T3#
Matonen continues to stall.
Matonen doesn't have the hooks in and Clarks manages to turn into his guard.
Matonen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clarks controls the pace.
Matonen pulls Clarks in close to prevent any damage.
Matonen wants to sweep here but Clarks controlling him for the moment.
Clarks throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Matonen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clarks controls the pace.
Clarks is pushing down on Matonen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matonen is fighting to maintain full guard but Clarks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Clarks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Clarks looks to land a strike but Matonen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Matonen trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clarks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clarks 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elroy Clarks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Matonen tries to clinch but Clarks moves out of range.
Clarks is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Clarks throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Clarks throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Clarks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Clarks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clarks lands a glancing blow to the side of Matonen's head.
Clarks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matonen throwing a counter right hand but Clarks manages to avoid it.
Clarks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen throws a chopping leg kick but Clarks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Clarks is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Clarks connects with a looping right hand.
Matonen throws a hook but Clarks blocks it.
Clarks moves away from the strike by Matonen. #T1#
Clarks digs a good body shot into Matonen's ribs.
Clarks pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Matonen back to the cage. Clarks follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Matonen blocks a head kick by Clarks.
Matonen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Clarks throws a head kick that half lands.
Clarks throws a looping overhand right but Matonen ducks down to avoid it.
Matonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Clarks avoids the head kick by Matonen.
Clarks scores with a body shot.
Clarks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Matonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clarks.
Matonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clarks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clarks punishes Matonen's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarks throws a sloppy head kick and Matonen moves out of range easily.
Clarks fails with a takedown attempt.
Matonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Usko Matonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clarks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clarks with a poor takedown
and Matonen counters with a three punch combo that has Clarks backing up. Clarks nods at Matonen to acknowledge the strikes.
Matonen throws a leg kick but Clarks sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Clarks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matonen can pounce on him.
Matonen throws a head kick but Clarks moves out of range.
#T3#
Clarks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Clarks throws out a loose jab but Matonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clarks! But no joy.
Matonen is looking to chop away at Clarks's legs.
Clarks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Elroy Clarks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matonen.
Matonen wants to slow Clarks down by chopping away at his legs.
Matonen jabs Clarks right on the nose. Clarks blinks but takes it well.
Clarks misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick by Clarks misses
and Matonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matonen misses with a low kick.
#T4#
Matonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matonen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matonen tries to clinch but Clarks moves out of range.
Matonen staying out of range there.
Matonen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Matonen misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Clarks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clarks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Matonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clarks trying to control but Matonen is working from the bottom.
Clarks is looking to pass into half guard but Matonen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Matonen is in guard.#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Elroy Clarks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clarks 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 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elroy Clarks!
An out of breath Elroy Clarks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Usko Matonen was interviewed post fight and said 'Another decision lost? This was my last fight. '. |
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Event:
ALPHA-1: Fight Kingdom Night 1
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Puller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Puller throws a hook but Matonen blocks it.
We've been informed that Puller 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.
Puller takes a swing at Matonen's ribcage but misses.
Matonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matonen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Puller just manages to avoid it.
A jab from Puller misses.
Sloppy strikes from Puller. Those never looked like landing.
Matonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Puller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Puller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puller.
Puller throws a body punch but Matonen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Puller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matonen counters with an outside leg kick.
Puller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matonen manages to avoid it.
Matonen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Puller moves out of range as Matonen throws a body kick.
#T1#
Puller misses with the combination.
Puller takes a swing at Matonen's ribcage but misses.
Puller throws an off balance right hand
and Matonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Puller misses with a straight right.
Matonen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Lab in the buildup to the fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Puller!
Puller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Puller misses with an uppercut. Matonen saw that one coming.
Matonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Puller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puller looks to throw the jab but Matonen is out of range.
Matonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Puller throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Matonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Matonen throws a hook but Puller blocks it.#T2##CL#
Matonen closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Matonen breaks from the clinch.
Puller swings widly with a right hand
and Matonen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Puller.
Matonen is looking for a counter combo.
Puller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matonen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Puller thinking.
Puller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matonen counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Puller is rocked!
Puller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matonen counters with a low kick, right behind Puller 's knee.
Puller is still on wobbly legs! Can Matonen finish him?
Puller misses with an uppercut
and Matonen counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Usko Matonen!
Usko Matonen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Lewis Burwell Puller was interviewed post fight and said 'It was not my night. Congratulations to my opponent. You were the better man tonight. You just gave me the ultimate motivation.'. |
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Event:
ALPHA-1: A New Beginning
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Matonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Day.
Day connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Matonen instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Day misses with a wild body shot.
Day sizes up Matonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matonen slips a straight right by Day.
Matonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Day.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mikey Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matonen misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Matonen throws a sloppy head kick and Day moves out of range easily.
Day with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Day tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matonen defends well and Day ends up having to push Matonen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Day.
Day keeps control of Matonen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Matonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matonen looks to land a combination but Day avoids it well.
Day doesn't manage to clinch there - Matonen circles away.
Day throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Matonen throws out a counter right but Day avoids it with no problem.
Good shot there by Day.
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matonen looks to land a combination but Day avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and Day tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matonen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Day moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Day throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matonen misses with an uppercut.
Day throws a body shot but no joy.
Matonen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Matonen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Day.
Matonen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Day scores with a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick from Matonen misses.
Day goes for a double leg but Matonen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Matonen continues to drive forward.
Matonen is working Day over against the cage.
Matonen leaning against his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Matonen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Matonen prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Matonen lands a left hand.
Matonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Days head.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Matonen.
A short uppercut from Matonen.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Matonen controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Day.
Day lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matonen backwards.
Matonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matonen tries to throw a body punch but Day avoids it by throwing Matonen back against the cage.
A short right from Day.
Matonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Matonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Day can't find room to land a body shot as Matonen controls the action.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Matonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matonen slips under a jab.
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.#T4#
Matonen throws a head kick that misses
and Matonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matonen walks into a straight right hand from Day.
Day fails to land the takedown.
Day jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Day misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matonen.
Matonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Day.
Day misses with a hook
and Matonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Day is looking to slow Matonen down with leg kicks.
Day throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matonen counters with a good low kick that Day was not able to check.
Day jabs at Matonen's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Day dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Day shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matonen but Matonen pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Day.
Matonen stops Day from passing to mount.
Matonen is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day trying to control the position but Matonen is working away.
Matonen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Matonen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Matonen.
Day looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Day wants to control from the top but Matonen keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matonen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Day lands a nice shot to the body.
Matonen throws a jab when Day was well out of range.
Day was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Matonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Day.
Matonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Day checks it well. #T3#
Day connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matonen's hands.
Day throws an off balance right hand
and Matonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mikey Day is winning the standup battle so far.
Day throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Usko Matonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Day darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Day controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Matonen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Day stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matonen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Day looking to sit in guard and control but Matonen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Day being controlled here, momentarily.
Matonen wants to pass the guard but Day is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Day seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Day dominated that second 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!#R3#
Day connects with the punch.
Matonen ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Day fails with a takedown attempt.
Day backing away here, and Matonen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matonen moves out of range of the leg kick from Day.
Day bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matonen's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day is looking to slow Matonen down with leg kicks.
Matonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Day jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Day throws a big shot that misses.
A solid body kick from Day. #T1#
Day scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Day throws a hook to the side of Matonen's head but Matonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Day is defended easily by Matonen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matonen! But no joy.
Matonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Day.
Day cracks Matonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Day.
Matonen defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Matonen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Day is controlling the pace.
Day not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Usko Matonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Day trying to advance position but Matonen counters by regaining guard.
Matonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Matonen pulls Day in close to prevent any damage.
Mikey Day overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Day throws a big elbow that misses.
Day looking to pass the guard.
Day controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matonen, as that shot connected.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Day throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Day throws a shot from downtown. Matonen moves away and avoids it.
Matonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Day sizes up Matonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from Matonen as Day shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Day misses the jab.
Matonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matonen moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey Day showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Day, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Day!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mikey Day made sure he mentioned PWNAGE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Usko Matonen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Another decision lost?'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Arteta vs Camara
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Matonen takes one to the chin there.
Puller throws an overhand right that lands on Matonen's shoulder, as Matonen tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Puller drives through and clinches with Matonen against the cage.
A short right from Puller.
Matonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Puller uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Matonen.
Puller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Puller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matonen pushes Puller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Puller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matonen backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puller prevents a body shot from Matonen.
Puller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puller has a couple of punches blocked by Matonen.
Matonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matonen misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puller.
A short body shot lands from Puller as the two fighters clinch.
Matonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puller.
Matonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Matonen.
We've been informed that Matonen 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.
Matonen misses with some punches.
Puller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Puller blocking some punches.
Matonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matonen works on Puller's body with a couple of short punches.
Puller blocks a body shot from Matonen.
Matonen has a couple of punches blocked by Puller.
Matonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Puller.
Puller misses with the head strike.
Puller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matonen misses with the head strike.
Puller misses with some punches.
Puller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matonen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Puller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2##BC2#
Matonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matonen needs to keep his hands up - Puller had a free shot at his head there.
Puller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Puller throws a right hand that misses
and Matonen counters with an outside leg kick.
Matonen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Puller takes a swing at Matonen's ribcage but misses.
Puller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Puller tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Matonen counters with a good low kick that Puller was not able to check.
A telegraphed right hand from Matonen misses the target.
Puller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matonen misses with a low kick.
Puller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matonen manages to avoid it.#T3#
Puller dips to his left and cracks Matonen with an uppercut!
Matonen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matonen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Puller swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Matonen. Those never looked like landing.
Puller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matonen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Matonen tries to keep at a distance but Puller has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Puller fails to land.
Puller blocking some punches.
Puller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matonen stalling against the cage.
Matonen scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Puller can't find room to land a body shot as Matonen controls the action.
Puller is leaning against Matonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Puller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matonen can't find room to land a body shot as Puller controls the action.
Matonen tries to work over Puller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Matonen.
Puller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matonen avoids it.
Matonen lands a right hand.
Puller missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Matonen manages to break the clinch.
Jab, jab by Puller - just one landing.
Matonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puller.
Good standup being displayed there by Matonen as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#Puller is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Are you kidding me?! Matonen ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Puller clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Usko Matonen!
A victorious Usko Matonen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Lewis Burwell Puller stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was not my night. Congratulations to my opponent. You were the better man tonight. You just gave me the ultimate motivation.'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Bee vs Neves
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Matonen throws a chopping leg kick but Benderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matonen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Benderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from Benderson misses.
Benderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matonen checks it well.
Matonen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Matonen tries to clinch but Benderson moves out of range.
Benderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benderson throws a big shot that misses.
Matonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Matonen avoids the body shot from Benderson.
Despite the aggression on Matonen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Matonen is looking to slow Benderson down with leg kicks.
We've been informed that Matonen 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.
Matonen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benderson is able to avoid easily.
Benderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matonen throws out the jab.
Matonen throws an overhand right that lands on Benderson's shoulder, as Benderson tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Matonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matonen misses the jab.
Matonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matonen throws a lazy right hand but Benderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benderson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Usko Matonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Matonen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Benderson wants to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matonen.
Benderson wants to clinch.
Matonen only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Benderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Matonen.
Despite the aggression on Matonen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Matonen connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Matonen has Benderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Matonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Matonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matonen lands with a nice combination. Benderson backs away looking to recover.
Benderson misses with a straight left.
Matonen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Benderson's hands.#CL#
Benderson drives through and clinches with Matonen against the cage.
Matonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Benderson backwards. #T3#
Matonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
Benderson letting Matonen take a breather here.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Matonen.
Matonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Matonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bendersons head.
Matonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matonen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Matonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Benderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Nice cross by Benderson.
Matonen misses with a hook
and Benderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benderson catches Matonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Benderson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benderson tries to clinch but Matonen moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Matonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matonen is looking to score with low kicks.
Benderson throws a shot from downtown. Matonen moves away and avoids it.
Matonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Matonen clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Matonen breaks the clinch.
Matonen throws a leg kick but Benderson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Benderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Benderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benderson takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Usko Matonen dominated that round.
That's time! Benderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Benderson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matonen throws a sloppy head kick
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Benderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matonen ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.#CL2#
Matonen clinches up against the cage.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matonen avoids it.
Benderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Matonen avoids the damage to the body.
Benderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matonen as Benderson tries to tie him up.
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matonen blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
A short left from Matonen.
Matonen lands a right hand.
Benderson misses with an elbow over the top.
Benderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matonen.
Usko Matonen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Benderson presses Matonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matonen is struggling to control the position.
Matonen lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Benderson moves out of range as Matonen strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Matonen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Matonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Matonen misses the jab.
Benderson throws a hook but Matonen avoids it easily.#T2#
Matonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benderson manages to avoid it.
Benderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matonen cracks Benderson with a good jab.
Benderson scores with a jab.
Matonen feints and then cracks Benderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benderson down.
Benderson tries to move into range but Matonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matonen feints and then cracks Benderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benderson down.
Matonen tries to clinch
and Benderson counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Benderson.
Benderson drops his hands momentarily and Matonen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matonen motions for Benderson to come forward. Matonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Matonen has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Matonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Matonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Matonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bendersons head. #BC2#
Matonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matonen misses with a straight left.
Matonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Benderson misses the target.
Benderson throws the left hand but Matonen avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Matonen has managed to clinch.
Matonen works on Benderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Matonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Matonen.
#BC2#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matonen misses with a low kick.
Matonen cracks Benderson with an open hand slap.#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!#CL2#
Matonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Matonen.
Benderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matonen is keeping busy.
Benderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Matonen up against the cage.
Benderson looking to slow down the pace here.
Matonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matonen lands an uppercut.
Matonen leaning against his opponent.
Nice body punch from Matonen. #BC2#
Matonen breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Usko Matonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Benderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Benderson dodges the punch combination from Matonen.
Benderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matonen.
Benderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Benderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Matonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Benderson's knee momentarily.
Matonen lands a jab to the nose.
Benderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benderson throws an overhand right that lands on Matonen's shoulder, as Matonen tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen throws a head kick that Benderson semi-blocks.
Nice defenses there by Matonen.
Matonen looks to land a body kick but Benderson moved away.
Benderson throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Matonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benderson moves away.
Benderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matonen.
Matonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Matonen moves into the clinch.
Benderson tries a body shot but Matonen blocks it.
Benderson blocking some punches.
Matonen stalls.
Matonen lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matonen.
The referee is keeping an eye on Benderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Matonen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Matonen breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Benderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matonen tries to work over Benderson's front leg with a kick but Benderson checks it.
Benderson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matonen scores with a jab.
Matonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Usko Matonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benderson moves forwards but Matonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Matonen.#CL2#
Matonen drives through and clinches with Benderson against the cage.
Matonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matonen working aggressively here.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but Matonen blocks it.
#T3#
A bit of stalling here from Matonen.
Benderson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Matonen.
Benderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matonen.
Benderson working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Matonen - that landed with a thud.
#BC2#
Matonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Matonen as he connects with a hook.
Matonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matonen slips a straight right by Benderson.
Matonen throws a sloppy head kick and Benderson moves out of range easily.
Matonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Matonen. That snapped Benderson's head back.
#T4#
Matonen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Matonen gets a clinch.
Matonen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Matonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matonen can't find room to land a body shot as Benderson controls the action.
Matonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Henson Benderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benderson throws a jab when Matonen was well out of range.
Matonen with a nice cross.
Matonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Benderson's head.
Usko Matonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matonen cracks Benderson with a good jab.
Matonen throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Usko Matonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matonen 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 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Usko Matonen!
Our winner, Usko Matonen, 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.
Henson Benderson spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn...'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Mazziotti vs Lynn
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Thomas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Matonen slips a straight right by Thomas.#CL#
Matonen clinches up against the cage.
Thomas wants to break free but Matonen has control.
#BC#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas lands a right hook to the body.
Matonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matonen tries to land a leg kick but Thomas saw it coming and moves away.
Usko Matonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matonen blocks a jab.
Matonen scores with a jab to the body.
Matonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thomas counters with a left to the body.
Matonen ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Matonen misses with a straight right.
Matonen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Lab in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas with a hook.
Thomas misses with a leg kick.
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thomas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Matonen keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Matonen scores with a jab to the body.
Matonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Matonen.
Thomas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Matonen throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matonen throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Thomas cracks Matonen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matonen slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Thomas tries to bum rush Matonen with a series of wild strikes but Matonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Matonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas lands an overhand right.
Thomas throws a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Matonen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matonen throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.#T2#
Matonen tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matonen jabs Thomas right on the nose. Thomas blinks but takes it well.
Matonen misses the shot to the body.
Matonen misses with a jab to the body
and Matonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Matonen.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matonen misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Matonen avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Matonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Matonen.
Thomas misses with the combination.
Matonen tried to counter with a leg kick but Thomas avoided it.
Matonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
That kick from Matonen tenderised Thomas's leg. Thomas is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Matonen misses with a straight right.
Jab by Matonen.
Matonen misses with a left hand
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Nice body punch from Thomas.
Matonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Matonen.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Matonen moved out of range.
Matonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Matonen throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Thomas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Matonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matonen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Thomas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matonen looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas. #T4#
Thomas prevents a body shot from Matonen. #BC2#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Thomas misses.
Thomas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matonen missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matonen moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Matonen looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
Matonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Matonen throws an off balance right hand
and Thomas counters with an outside leg kick.
#CL#
Matonen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matonen blocking some punches.
Matonen blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Thomas dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Matonen tries a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
Matonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thomas slips under a jab from Matonen.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Matonen lunges at Thomas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thomas's hand.
Matonen moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Matonen misses.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matonen misses with a left hand
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matonen.
Matonen moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Thomas avoids the head kick by Matonen.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matonen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matonen.
Good shot there by Thomas.
Thomas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matonen misses with a body punch
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Matonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
Tom Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas cracks Matonen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Thomas.
Matonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thomas connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matonen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thomas in his tracks.
Matonen with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Matonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Thomas lands with an uppercut that bounces Matonen off the cage and back into range.
Matonen moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Matonen slips the punch.
Thomas lands with a nice body punch.
Matonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matonen.
Thomas misses the jab.
Matonen throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matonen blocks a jab.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Matonen moved out of range.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Thomas cracks Matonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matonen sets himself, and Thomas steps forward looking for the clinch! Matonen avoids it this time.
Matonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Thomas.
Thomas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matonen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thomas cracks Matonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Matonen.
Matonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Matonen throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Matonen throws a series of punches but Thomas moves out of range.
Matonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thomas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matonen.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matonen 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.
Matonen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Matonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Matonen saw that one coming.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thomas lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Thomas has closed the distance and engaged Matonen in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Thomas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thomas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matonen prevents a body shot from Thomas. #BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Matonen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Thomas scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matonen throws a counter high kick but Thomas was just alert enough to avoid it.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Matonen.
A big left from Thomas misses.
Matonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Matonen slips under a jab.
Thomas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thomas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matonen misses with a looping right.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Matonen moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen tries to score with a low kick but Thomas moves his leg out of the way.
Matonen throws a leg kick but Thomas moved away.
Thomas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Matonen misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Thomas sizes up Matonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matonen scores with a decent looking hook.
Thomas with a hook.
Matonen with a nice calf kick.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Matonen is out of range.
Thomas's corner calls for a 1-2. Thomas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Matonen.
Matonen tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thomas scores with a jab.
Matonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Matonen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Matonen.
Thomas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Thomas's head. #ROC#Thomas is rocked!
Thomas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Matonen finish him?
Matonen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Thomas seems to have recovered his senses.
Thomas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matonen misses with a straight left.
Usko Matonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matonen manages to avoid it.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Matonen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thomas stuns Matonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Thomas misses the jab.#T3#
Matonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matonen looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
Thomas scores with a body shot.
Matonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas jabs Matonen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thomas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matonen.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matonen misses the jab.
Thomas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matonen on the side of the head.
Thomas punishes Matonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Thomas lands with a shot to the body.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matonen scores with a shot to the body.
Tom Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Matonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matonen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thomas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matonen takes one to the chin there.
Thomas moves out of range as Matonen strikes.
Matonen cracks Thomas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Thomas checks a low kick from Matonen.
Thomas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thomas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matonen's head.#CL#
Matonen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matonen throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Usko Matonen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thomas 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Thomas!
Tom Thomas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Usko Matonen had this to say: 'Another decision lost?'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Gomez vs Suf
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Day clobbers Matonen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Day misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Day's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matonen under the eye.
Day has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Iron Sharpens Iron in the buildup to the fight.
Matonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Day looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Day misses with a body punch
and Matonen counters with a nice leg kick.
Matonen staying out of range there.
Matonen flicks out a counter leg kick but Day steps away.
A low kick lands for Matonen.
Matonen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Day's hands.
Day waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matonen.
Matonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Day lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mikey Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day fails with the takedown
and Matonen counters with a huge head kick that drops Day! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Usko Matonen!
An out of breath Usko Matonen 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:
PFC 237 Jones vs Bapp
Date: Jan 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Matonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matonen scores with a leg kick.
Matonen tries to land a front kick but Axius steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A low kick lands for Matonen.
Matonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Axius misses with an uppercut. Matonen saw that one coming.
Matonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Axius at a distance.
Matonen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Axius misses.
Matonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good exchange - Matonen coming out on top.
Axius cracks a nice hook into Matonen's ribs.
Matonen blocks a jab.
Matonen slips a straight right by Axius.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matonen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Axius throws a lazy right hand but Matonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Axius jabs Matonen right on the nose. Matonen blinks but takes it well.
Axius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matonen moves away.
Matonen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Lab in the buildup to the fight.
Matonen tries to clinch up but Axius circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Good shot there by Matonen.
Axius checks a low kick from Matonen.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matonen has a couple of punches blocked by Axius.
Axius blocks a body shot from Matonen.
Matonen prevents a body shot from Axius.
Matonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matonen can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
Matonen working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Axius.
Axius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matonen backwards.
Matonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Axius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Axius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Axius misses with an uppercut.
Matonen tries to score with a low kick but Axius moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Matonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matonen digs a good body shot into Axius's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matonen lands a body shot.
Axius looks to land a left hand but Matonen moved out of range nicely.
Axius is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Axius misses with a straight left.
Axius 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.
Axius throws a head kick but Matonen moves out of range.
Matonen throws out a powerful jab.
Matonen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL2#
Axius clinches with his opponent.
Axius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Matonen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Matonen lands with a light punch inside.
Axius pushes Matonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matonen blocks an uppercut.
Matonen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Matonen avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Matonen. #T3#
Axius is working Matonen over against the cage.
Matonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matonen can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
Axius digs a right hand underneath Matonen's ribcage. Matonen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matonen trying to stall but Axius improves his position.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Matonen controls the action.
Axius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Axius misses with the head strike.
Matonen digs a right hand underneath Axius's ribcage. Axius let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Matonen controls the action.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Matonen controls the action.
Matonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Axius.
Axius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axius struggles to land a body shot inside as Matonen controls his hands.
Matonen prevents a body shot from Axius. #T4##BC#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Axius swings for the body but Matonen moves out of range.
Usko Matonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axius. #CL#
Matonen rushes Axius and presses him up against the cage.
Matonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Axius being controlled against the cage.
Matonen scores with a shoulder strike.
Matonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Axius.
Come on Matonen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Axius blocks a body shot from Matonen.
Matonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Usko Matonen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Matonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Matonen 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.
Axius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A lazy left from Axius finds it's target.
Matonen tries to land a body kick
and Axius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matonen tries to clinch but Axius is having none of it.
Matonen sets himself, and Axius steps forward looking for the clinch! Matonen avoids it this time.
Axius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matonen.
A cross from Matonen lands.
Matonen moves away from the strike by Axius.
Matonen misses with a looping right.
Axius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Axius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Axius on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matonen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Usko Matonen is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matonen connects with a single shot there.
Matonen defending well as Axius loads up on a big left hand.
Axius is looking to slow Matonen down with leg kicks.
Matonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axius moves away.
Axius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matonen. #T1#
Matonen lands with a right hand.
Axius throws a hook to the side of Matonen's head but Matonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Axius throws a jab when Matonen was well out of range.
Axius misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Axius. Those never looked like landing.
Matonen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Matonen swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Axius on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matonen swings widly with a right hand
and Axius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matonen throws a good cross that connects.
Axius slips under a jab.
Axius tries to counter with a clinch but Matonen shakes him off and moves away.
Matonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matonen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matonen misses with an uppercut
and Matonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matonen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Axius counters with a leg kick.
Axius avoids the body shot from Matonen.
Matonen with a nice cross.
Axius slips a straight right by Matonen.#T2##CL2#
Axius gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matonen lands a nice uppercut.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Axius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Axius throws a body shot but no joy.
Axius misses with a looping right.
Axius takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Axius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Axius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matonen manages to avoid it.#CL#
Matonen rushes Axius and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matonen.
Axius struggles to land a body shot inside as Matonen controls his hands.
Matonen can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Matonen avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
Axius gets through Matonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Matonen manages to break the clinch.
Axius misses with a looping left.#T3#
Axius misses with a looping right.
Matonen throws a series of punches but Axius moves out of range.
Axius misses with a left hand
and Matonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Matonen.
Axius throws a big shot that misses.
Axius scores with a jab to the jaw.
Axius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matonen.
Axius tries to clinch up.
Matonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Axius throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Matonen misses the target.
Matonen slips a straight right by Axius.
A jab from Axius finds it's way through Matonen's defenses.
Axius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matonen moves away.
Axius throws a head kick that misses.
Matonen throws a looping overhand right but Axius ducks down to avoid it.
Matonen looks to land a combination. Axius sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Matonen.
Axius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matonen doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Axius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Axius makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Matonen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Axius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matonen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Matonen lands a two punch combo.
Matonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matonen connects with a body shot.
A big left from Axius misses.
Good work by Axius as he checks the leg kick.
Matonen misses with a leg kick.
Matonen moves in looking to clinch but Axius pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matonen throws a hook but Axius blocks it.
Axius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matonen doesn't seem bothered though.
A swing and a miss from Axius.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Usko Matonen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Matonen scores with a nice right hand.
Matonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Axius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matonen.
Matonen ducks under a wild hook from Axius.
Axius's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Axius scrambles back to his feet.
Axius scores with a nice head shot.
Axius tries to clinch but Matonen moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Axius misses the target.
Matonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axius.
Matonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Axius walks into a left hand.
Axius misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Axius.
Axius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Matonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Matonen misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Axius.
#T1#
Axius misses with a looping right.
Axius walks into a jab.
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Axius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Axius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matonen scores with a body shot.
A lazy left from Axius finds it's target.
Axius misses with a hook. Matonen ducked under it nicely.
Axius scores with a nice head shot.
Matonen catches Axius with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Axius fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matonen is out of range.
Matonen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Axius 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!
Matonen cracks Axius with a nice body shot.
Matonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Axius controls his hands.
Matonen has a couple of punches blocked by Axius.
Axius blocking some punches.
Matonen is trying to break free.
Gemellus Axius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axius.
Axius misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matonen.
Matonen takes a shot to the head.
Axius keeps control of Matonen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Matonen controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axius.
Axius lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Matonen manages to break the clinch.
Axius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matonen momentarily.
Axius lands with a straight right. Matonen didn't see that one coming.
Axius throws a push kick but Matonen slaps the foot to one side.
Matonen slips under a jab from Axius.
Matonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Axius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Axius scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Matonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Axius's head.#T3#
Axius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matonen.
A leg kick checked by Matonen.
Axius misses with a straight right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matonen.
Matonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Axius throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Matonen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matonen lands an uppercut.
Matonen prevents a body shot from Axius.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matonen.
Matonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Axius.
Matonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Axius.
Axius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matonen prevents a body shot from Axius.
A nice right hand lands inside from Axius. #T4#
Matonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Axius tries to work over Matonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Matonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Axius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matonen has a couple of punches blocked by Axius.
Axius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matonen blocking some punches.
Matonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matonen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Axius backwards.
Axius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Axius.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axius misses with the head strike.
Usko Matonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Axius misses with the head strike.
Axius throws a head punch that misses.
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 Usko Matonen.
Well Matonen 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Usko Matonen!
A victorious Usko Matonen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
PFC 230 Fett vs Graves
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Matonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matonen 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.
Yoshida fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Matonen.
Matonen misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yoshida connects with a body shot that sends Matonen's belly button to the back.
Matonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yoshida connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Matonen has closed the distance and engaged Yoshida in a clinch.
Yoshida has Matonen pushed against the cage.
Yoshida lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Yoshida fails to land. #BC#
Matonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matonen looks to land a right hand but Yoshida moved out of range.
Matonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matonen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Takashi Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshida darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yoshida checks a leg kick.
Matonen tries to clinch up.
Yoshida moves away from the strike by Matonen.
A telegraphed right hand from Matonen misses the target.
Yoshida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
An inside leg kick from Yoshida misses.
Matonen connects with a single shot there.
Matonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yoshida.
Yoshida comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yoshida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a lovely overhand right.
Yoshida throws a body shot but no joy.
Yoshida throws a shot to the body.
Matonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshida manages to avoid it.
Yoshida takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yoshida. That's going to slow Matonen down.
Yoshida defending well as Matonen loads up on a big left hand.
Yoshida lands a jab.
Matonen checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Matonen misses the target.
Matonen misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yoshida.
Yoshida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matonen. That did some damage!
Matonen moves out of range as Yoshida strikes.
A jab from Matonen misses.
A big left from Matonen misses. #T2#
Yoshida will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice body kick from Matonen.
Matonen slips a jab from Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yoshida throws a big shot that misses.
Matonen avoids the body shot from Yoshida.
Matonen scores with a nice strike.
Matonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Yoshida releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yoshida stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matonen.
Matonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshida is just out of range.
Yoshida throws the left hand but Matonen avoids the punch easily.
Matonen lands with a right hand.
Yoshida misses the shot to the body.
Yoshida throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yoshida has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yoshida there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matonen. Yoshida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoshida feints a counter leg kick.
Matonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yoshida takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matonen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Matonen misses the target. #T3#
Matonen looks to throw the jab but Yoshida is out of range.
Matonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yoshida checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yoshida lands with an overhand left.
Yoshida keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yoshida throws a jab but it's blocked by Matonen.
Matonen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yoshida moves out of range of the body kick.
Yoshida flicks out a counter leg kick but Matonen steps away.
Matonen throws a nice looking combination but Yoshida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matonen is looking to chop away at Yoshida's legs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matonen.
Yoshida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yoshida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matonen throws a body punch but Yoshida moves out of range.
Matonen checks a leg kick.
As Yoshida backs away, Matonen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Matonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yoshida moves out of range of the body kick from Matonen.
Yoshida jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yoshida lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matonen. Yoshida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matonen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromYoshida.
Matonen ducks under a wild hook from Yoshida.
Yoshida scores with a leg kick.
#T4#
Yoshida misses with a leg kick.
Matonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yoshida checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yoshida slips a jab from Matonen.
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yoshida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matonen scores with a jab. Yoshida acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yoshida throws a leg kick which misses Matonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Matonen tries to avoid it.
Matonen throws a right and a left that Yoshida avoids nicely.
Yoshida with a nice cross.#CL#
Matonen drives through and clinches with Yoshida against the cage.
Matonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Yoshida controls his hands.
Matonen throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Matonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yoshida turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matonen slips a straight right by Yoshida.
Yoshida missing with a left hand there. Matonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoshida. Matonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoshida fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yoshida takes one on the button.
Matonen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yoshida scores with a leg kick.
Matonen misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Usko Matonen 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#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yoshida.
Matonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matonen throws a leg kick but Yoshida moved away.
Yoshida swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yoshida fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matonen checks it well.
It looked like Matonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yoshida blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Matonen moves into the clinch successfully.
Yoshida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yoshida blocks a body shot from Matonen.
Matonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yoshida prevents a body shot from Matonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matonen.
Matonen cracks Yoshida with a nice body shot.
Yoshida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Matonen. #T1#
Matonen slowing the pace effectively.
Matonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matonen.
Yoshida is leaning against Matonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Matonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matonen has Yoshida pressed against the cage.
Yoshida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matonen backwards.
Yoshida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matonen tries to throw a body punch but Yoshida avoids it by throwing Matonen back against the cage.
Yoshida is looking to control Matonen's arms but Matonen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yoshida has his back to the cage.
Matonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matonen lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Matonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Matonen.
Yoshida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yoshida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matonen throws a lazy right hand but Yoshida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Yoshida takes a swing at Matonen's ribcage but misses.
Matonen throws a sloppy head kick and Yoshida moves out of range easily.
Yoshida misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Matonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshida takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshida throws a body punch but Matonen moves out of range.
Matonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Yoshida's head.
Yoshida scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yoshida throws a one two combo.
Matonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yoshida can pounce on him.
Takashi Yoshida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matonen stuns Yoshida with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matonen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshida moves away.
Yoshida shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matonen throws a big shot that misses.
Matonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matonen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yoshida connects with a body shot.
Yoshida swings for the body but Matonen moves out of range.
Yoshida throws a body punch but Matonen moves out of range.
Yoshida throws a wild body kick that Matonen sees coming a mile off.
Yoshida scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Yoshida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yoshida.
Matonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yoshida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yoshida turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yoshida throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yoshida scores with a spinning back kick!
Yoshida paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yoshida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matonen looks to land a left hand but Yoshida moved out of range nicely.
Matonen lands with an overhand left.
Matonen looks to land a combination but Yoshida avoids it well.
Yoshida staying out of range there.
Yoshida takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matonen wants to clinch up but Yoshida keeps it at a distance.
Matonen throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Matonen has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matonen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yoshida or not. #BC2#
Yoshida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yoshida takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yoshida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matonen throws out the jab. #T4#
Matonen jabs at Yoshida's body.
Matonen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yoshida throws a nice outside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yoshida.
Yoshida scoring well with a low kick there.
Yoshida avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yoshida moves out of range of the body kick.
Yoshida appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yoshida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matonen ducks under a wild hook from Yoshida.
Yoshida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matonen.
Matonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoshida.
Matonen swings for the body but Yoshida moves out of range.
Matonen avoids the body shot from Yoshida.
Matonen throws a nice head kick!
Yoshida swings for the body but Matonen moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Yoshida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshida tests Matonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yoshida throws a body shot but no joy.
Matonen moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Takashi Yoshida will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Yoshida tries to land a leg kick but Matonen saw it coming and moves away.
Yoshida lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Matonen moves into the clinch successfully.
Yoshida stalling against the cage.
Matonen lands a body punch.
Yoshida taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Usko Matonen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Yoshida.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Matonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Yoshida on the inside.
Matonen lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matonen. #BC2#
Yoshida breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshida moves away.#T1#
Matonen misses with a low kick.
Yoshida was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Matonen checks a leg kick.
Matonen avoids the head kick by Yoshida.
Matonen dodges the punch combination from Yoshida.
Matonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matonen lands with a hook. Yoshida tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yoshida.
Matonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matonen tries to clinch there but Yoshida circles away.
Yoshida throws a big shot that misses.
Matonen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Matonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yoshida is out of range and Matonen settles back down.
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yoshida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matonen throws out a leg kick but Yoshida moves out of range and Matonen only half commits.
Yoshida keeps Matonen at a distance using the push kick.
Matonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoshida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matonen slips a straight right by Yoshida.
Yoshida tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Yoshida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matonen misses with a wild combination.
Yoshida only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Yoshida chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matonen can pounce on him.
Yoshida has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yoshida there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yoshida lands a front kick.
Yoshida slips a straight right by Matonen.
Good leg kick by Yoshida.
Matonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matonen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Matonen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matonen 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.
Yoshida throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Matonen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yoshida pushes Matonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Matonen fails to land.
Matonen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3##BC#
Matonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yoshida staying out of range there.
Yoshida moves out of range of the strikes.
Yoshida slips a straight right by Matonen.
Yoshida lands an overhand right.
Matonen scores with a one two! Yoshida had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Matonen moved away.
Matonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Yoshida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matonen.
Matonen defending well as Yoshida loads up on a big left hand.
Matonen with a nice calf kick.
Yoshida closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Matonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshida.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matonen moves away.
Matonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Matonen as he connects with a hook.
Yoshida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Yoshida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Yoshida scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Matonen moves into the clinch successfully.
Yoshida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yoshida lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yoshida scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Matonen.
Matonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yoshida blocking some punches.
Matonen tries to work over Yoshida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yoshida holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Matonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshida lands a hook that snaps the head of Matonen backwards.
Yoshida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Takashi Yoshida.
I think Yoshida 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takashi Yoshida!
After winning the bout, Takashi Yoshida thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Usko Matonen had this to say: 'Seriously? Why any org even allows to cheat with weight like that?'. |
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PFC 222 Arundel vs Mfer
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordskov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the body.
Matonen scores with a nice body kick.
Nordskov works Matonen's body with a nice hook.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Matonen moves out of range.
Nordskov 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.
Nordskov misses with a looping right.
Matonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matonen moves away from the strike by Nordskov.
Sloppy strikes from Matonen. Those never looked like landing.
Matonen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nordskov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matonen misses with a looping right.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordskov throws a good cross that connects.
#CL#
Matonen instigates a clinch.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Matonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Matonen controls the action.
Nordskov tries to work over Matonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Nordskov lands with a left to the head.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Matonen stalling the fight.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Matonen avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Matonen slows down the pace here.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Matonen manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Matonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordskov lands a nice shot that snaps Matonen's head back.
Matonen avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov is looking to land body kicks.
Nordskov slips under a jab.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut
letting Matonen counter with a right hand.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Matonen misses the target.
Nordskov throws the kick towards the body but Matonen avoids it.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range.
Matonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Nordskov looks to land a body kick but Matonen moved away.
Nordskov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matonen.
Nordskov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov blocks a head kick by Matonen.
Nordskov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matonen rather than just go for the knockout.
Nordskov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good work by Matonen as he checks the leg kick.
Matonen thuds a left hand into Nordskov's body.
Matonen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matonen slips under a jab.
Matonen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nordskov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Matonen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nordskov. That's going to slow Matonen down.
Matonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matonen clobbers Nordskov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matonen defending well as Nordskov loads up on a big left hand.
A leg kick checked by Matonen.
It looked like Matonen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with a sloppy right hand. Matonen should have avoided that one.
Matonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Nordskov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matonen in his tracks.
Matonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Matonen misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matonen.
Matonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matonen takes one to the side of the head.
Nordskov connects with a jab.
Nordskov is looking to score with low kicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Matonen misses its target.
Matonen tries to clinch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matonen.
Nordskov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nordskov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matonen is able to avoid easily.
Matonen throws a front kick aimed at Nordskov's knee but Nordskov avoids it well.
Matonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordskov.
Matonen throws a body kick that misses.
A punch combination from Matonen misses.
Nordskov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nordskov keeps Matonen at a distance using the push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matonen connects with a looping right hand.
#T4#
Nordskov throws a sloppy body shot
and Matonen counters with a leg kick.
Matonen throws a hook but Nordskov blocks it.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nordskov scores with a jab.
Matonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Matonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Nordskov misses with a low kick.
A big right from Matonen misses.
A big right from Matonen misses.
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordskov lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov misses with a low kick.
Matonen tests Nordskov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matonen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nordskov scoring well with a low kick there.
Matonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nordskov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mads Nordskov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nordskov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nordskov lands with a slapping head kick.
Matonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A left lands for Nordskov.
Matonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matonen slips under a jab from Nordskov.#CL#
Matonen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Still in the clinch, Nordskov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nordskov blocks an uppercut.
Nordskov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matonen backwards.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Matonen controls the action.
#BC#
Matonen breaks the clinch.
Matonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov misses with a low kick as Matonen jumps back.
Nordskov checks a low kick from Matonen.
Matonen connects with a body shot.
Nordskov checks a low kick from Matonen.
Nordskov tests Matonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice jab there from Nordskov. #T1#
Matonen throws a leg kick which misses Nordskov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nordskov tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Nordskov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matonen doesn't seem phased though.
Nordskov keeps the fight on the outside.
Matonen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Mads Nordskov has been cut.
Matonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nordskov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matonen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matonen tries to move into range but Nordskov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nordskov connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Matonen rushes Nordskov and presses him up against the cage.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matonen blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
A shot in the inside from Nordskov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
#BC#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matonen.
Matonen needs to keep his hands up - Nordskov had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Nordskov connects with a body shot that sends Matonen's belly button to the back.
Matonen throws a big shot that misses.
Nordskov flicks out a counter leg kick but Matonen steps away.
Matonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Nordskov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matonen scores with a leg kick.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matonen manages to avoid it.
Matonen throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
Matonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Nordskov lands a really nice looking cross but Matonen seems unphased.
Matonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordskov throws out a counter right but Matonen avoids it with no problem.
Nordskov throws the left hand but Matonen avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Matonen misses.
Matonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Matonen looks to land a right hand but Nordskov moved out of range.
Nordskov throws out a counter right but Matonen avoids it with no problem.
Nordskov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matonen's head.
Nordskov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nordskov walks into a stiff left hand from Matonen.#T3#
Matonen throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
Matonen walks into a stiff left hand from Nordskov.
Matonen throws a hook but Nordskov avoids it easily.
Matonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matonen wants to clinch but Nordskov slips to the side
letting Nordskov counter with a right hand.
Nordskov lands a really nice looking cross but Matonen seems unphased.
Matonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nordskov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matonen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice leg kick from Nordskov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot by Nordskov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matonen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Matonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Nordskov tries to clinch but Matonen is having none of it.
Nordskov looks to land a body kick but Matonen moved away.
Matonen avoids the head kick by Nordskov.
As Nordskov backs away, Matonen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Matonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matonen misses with a looping right.
A big left from Nordskov misses.
Nordskov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Matonen misses with a leg kick
and Nordskov counters with a nice leg kick.
Nordskov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matonen.
A jab from Nordskov misses.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matonen moves away.
Matonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov takes a swing at Matonen's ribcage but misses.
Matonen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Matonen blocks the leg kick.
Matonen throwing a counter right hand but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Matonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matonen takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov lands an overhand right.
Nordskov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matonen's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Nordskov closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Nordskov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nordskov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nordskov dodges the punch combination from Matonen.
Nordskov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matonen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nordskov tries to clinch but Matonen is having none of it.
Nordskov delivers a nice body kick.
Matonen misses with a straight right.
Nordskov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nordskov scores with a sloppy right hand. Matonen should have avoided that one.
Nordskov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matonen delivers a nice body kick.
Matonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matonen looks to land a right hand but Nordskov moved out of range.
Matonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matonen under the eye.
Matonen blocks a leg kick.
Matonen throws a leg kick but Nordskov checks it. #T1#
Matonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Nordskov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nordskov defending well as Matonen loads up on a big left hand.
Matonen misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matonen.
Matonen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nordskov counters with an inside leg kick.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Matonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nordskov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nordskov staying out of range there.
A leg kick checked by Matonen.
Nordskov swings for the body but Matonen moves out of range.
Nordskov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matonen misses the shot to the body.
Matonen throws a looping overhand right but Nordskov ducks down to avoid it.
Nordskov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matonen.
Matonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Nordskov rushes Matonen and presses him up against the cage.
Matonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
#T2#
Nordskov gets through Matonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Matonen avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Matonen lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Nordskov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matonen misses with a straight left.
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Nordskov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nordskov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Usko Matonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov connects with a jab.
Matonen avoids a kick to the body.
Nordskov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matonen is looking to score with low kicks.
Nordskov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot lands for Nordskov.
Nice straight punches there by Nordskov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nordskov.
Matonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nordskov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matonen throws out a loose jab but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Nordskov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Nordskov. #CL#
Matonen has managed to clinch.
Nordskov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nordskov scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Matonen breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matonen looks to land a left hand but Nordskov moved out of range nicely.
Nordskov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Matonen misses with a wild combination.
Matonen's corner calls for a 1-2. Matonen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Nordskov closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Nordskov on the inside.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4##BC#
Matonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Nordskov clobbers Matonen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Nordskov moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Good body shot from Nordskov.
Matonen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Matonen fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Nordskov.
Matonen wants to get back to striking at distance but Nordskov won't allow it.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matonen misses with some punches.
Matonen misses with some punches.
Matonen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nordskov or not.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Matonen.
A right hook to the body lands for Nordskov.
#BC2#
Nordskov breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordskov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Nordskov. Beautiful body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nordskov 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
Mads Nordskov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
PFC 215 Gray vs Gormsson
Date: Oct 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dong checks it well.
Dong avoids the head kick by Matonen.
Matonen scores with a body shot.
Dong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matonen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dong tries a head kick but it misses.
Dong misses with a wild body shot.
Matonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matonen with a nice calf kick.
Yung Hung Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matonen throws a leg kick which misses Dong's front leg but catches the back leg as Dong tries to avoid it.
Dong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matonen lands with a cross.
Dong bobs and weaves and then throws a good 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!
An inside leg kick lands from Matonen.
Jab, jab by Matonen - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dong. Matonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dong misses with a body kick.
Matonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matonen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dong scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Dong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Matonen throws a hook but Dong blocks it.
Matonen lands with a kick to the temple. Dong shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matonen can pounce on him.
Dong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matonen misses with a double jab.
Dong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matonen 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.
Dong slips under a jab from Matonen.
Dong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Matonen blocks the body kick.
Dong scores with a leg kick.
Matonen misses with a low kick.
Dong jabs Matonen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dong looks to score with a jab to the body but Matonen is just out of range.
Matonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong throws a push kick but Matonen slaps the foot to one side.
Dong looks to land a body kick but Matonen moved away.
Dong looks to throw the jab but Matonen is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Matonen.
Matonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Matonen ducks under a wild hook from Dong.
Matonen avoids a kick to the body.
Dong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matonen on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Matonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matonen wants to clinch.
Dong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick from Matonen lands but Dong takes it in his stride.
Dong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matonen.
A jab lands there for Dong.
Nice uppercut lands for Matonen. That snapped Dong's head back.
A swing and a miss from Dong.
Dong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Matonen.
Dong throws a wild body kick that Matonen sees coming a mile off.
Dong moves out of range of the strikes.#T3##CL#
Matonen tries to keep at a distance but Dong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matonen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Matonen is trying to break free.
Dong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matonen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dong leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dong blocks a body shot from Matonen.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Matonen looking to slow down the pace here.
Dong misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Matonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dong.
Matonen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T4#
Matonen misses with a straight left.
Dong throws a quick counter kick to the body but Matonen avoids it.
Dong misses with a body kick.
Matonen throws a low kick but Dong avoids it.
Matonen blocks the body kick.
Dong connects with a single shot there.
Dong cracks Matonen with a good jab.
Dong throws a hook but Matonen blocks it.
Matonen 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.
Good leg kick by Matonen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matonen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matonen.
Dong scoring well with a low kick there.
Matonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Dong misses with a looping right.
Matonen ducks right into an uppercut from Dong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matonen.
Dong is looking to land body kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matonen.
Dong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Matonen tenderised Dong's leg. Dong 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 round but Usko Matonen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dong scoring well with a low kick there.
Dong has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Matonen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dong.
Dong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matonen throws a leg kick but Dong moved away.
Dong half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Matonen instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Matonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Matonen misses.
Dong moves out of range as Matonen strikes.
Matonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matonen throws a series of punches but Dong avoids them all with ease.
Dong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matonen walks into a jab.
Matonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dong loads up on a big right hand but Matonen slips the punch.
Matonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matonen slips under a jab.
Dong backing away here, and Matonen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dong throws out the jab. #T1#
Dong ducks under a wild hook from Matonen.
Dong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Matonen closes the distance and clinches.
Dong working aggressively here.
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dong throws a head punch that misses.
Dong tries to throw a body punch but Matonen avoids it by throwing Dong back against the cage. #BC2#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dong with a nice calf kick.
Matonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Dong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matonen misses with a head kick.
Dong lands a really nice looking cross but Matonen seems unphased.
#CL#
Dong rushes Matonen and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Matonen.
Dong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matonen's elbow.
Dong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matonen blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Dong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Dong as the two fighters clinch.
Dong lands a body punch.
Matonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dong gets through Matonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yung Hung Dong is winning the standup battle so far.
Dong checks a leg kick.
Matonen takes one to the chin there.
Matonen misses with a leg kick.
Matonen throws a solid leg kick but Dong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matonen.
Dong jabs Matonen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dong avoids the head kick by Matonen.
Dong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Matonen tries to score with a low kick but Dong moves his leg out of the way.
Matonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong was well out of range. Poor timing from Matonen.
An attempted straight right counter from Dong misses the target.
Matonen is looking to clinch.
Matonen misses with a body shot.
Dong lands the left hand.#CL2#
Matonen rushes Dong and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Dong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dong controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matonen.
Dong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matonen backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matonen.
Matonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Dong as the two fighters clinch.
Matonen misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Dong scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dong.
Matonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dong.
Dong tries a body shot but Matonen blocks it.
Dong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matonen is trying to break the clinch but Dong has him pressed against the cage.
Matonen has a couple of punches blocked by Dong.
#T4#
Matonen throws a head punch that misses.
Dong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matonen.
Matonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Dong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong prevents a body shot from Matonen.
Matonen wants to get back to striking at distance but Dong won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Dong.
Dong has Matonen pressed against the cage, preventing Matonen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Dong on the inside.
A short uppercut from Matonen.
Matonen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dong is keeping busy.
Dong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dong lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dong misses with a body punch.
Matonen has had enough of the clinch but Dong keeps him there for the moment.
Dong prevents Matonen from breaking the clinch.
Matonen lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yung Hung Dong dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Matonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looks like Dong has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dong throws the left hand but Matonen avoids the punch easily.
Dong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matonen. That did some damage!
Dong lands a really nice looking cross but Matonen seems unphased.
No joy there for Matonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Dong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matonen misses with a body kick.
Dong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dong throws a jab when Matonen was well out of range.
Dong backing away here, and Matonen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matonen checks a low kick from Dong.
Matonen lunges at Dong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dong's hand.
Dong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matonen scores with a jab. Dong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy body kick from Dong
and Matonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Matonen missing with a left hand there. Dong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Matonen. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Matonen blocks a leg kick.
Matonen slips a jab from Dong.
Matonen flicks out a counter leg kick but Dong steps away.
Matonen looks to land a right hand but Dong moved out of range.
Matonen looks to throw the jab but Dong is out of range.
Dong checks a low kick from Matonen.
Matonen moves out of range as Dong throws a body kick.
Matonen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matonen looks to land a left hand but Dong moved out of range nicely.
Dong misses with a hook. Matonen ducked under it nicely.
Matonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong manages to avoid it.
Matonen moves out of range of the leg kick from Dong.
Matonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong moves away.
Dong is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dong. Matonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong is just out of range.
Dong misses the shot to the body.
Matonen misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Dong misses the target.
Matonen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matonen misses with a hook. Dong ducked under it nicely.
Dong looks to score with a jab to the body but Matonen is just out of range.#T2#
Dong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matonen misses the shot to the body.
Matonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matonen under the eye.
Dong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dong throws a big shot that misses.
Dong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dong moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMatonen.
Matonen connects with an inside leg kick.
Matonen lands a body shot.
Dong throws a wild body kick that Matonen sees coming a mile off.
Matonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dong.
Matonen lands with a cross.
Dong pushes Matonen away with a front kick.
Dong lands with an overhand left.
Matonen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matonen tries a quick counter leg kick but Dong is wise to it.#T3#
Dong checks a low kick from Matonen.
Dong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matonen throws a front kick aimed at Dong's knee but Dong avoids it well.
Dong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dong catches Matonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dong throws a big shot that misses.
Dong lands with a right hand.
Dong throws out a leg kick but Matonen moves out of range and Dong only half commits.
Dong misses with a low kick.
Matonen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dong misses with a looping left.
Dong throws a leg kick that misses.
Dong throws a hook to the side of Matonen's head but Matonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matonen throws the left hand but Dong avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Dong misses the target.
Matonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dong checks it well.
Matonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dong moves out of range as Matonen strikes.
Matonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dong finds it's way round the side to connect with Matonen's head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong throws out a loose jab but Matonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Matonen missing with a left hand there. Dong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dong connects with a single shot there.
Matonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dong scores with the left hand. Matonen knows he should have avoided that one.
Matonen checks a leg kick nicely.
Dong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matonen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dong.
Matonen tries to clinch but Dong moves out of range.
Matonen scores with a sloppy right hand. Dong should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dong is looking to land body kicks.
Matonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matonen ducks under a wild hook from Dong.
Matonen connects with a solid leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yung Hung Dong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dong 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yung Hung Dong!
Yung Hung Dong 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:
PFC 208 Perera vs Singh
Date: Sep 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Matonen.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matonen throws out the jab.
Matonen 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.
Diaz lands with a straight right. Matonen didn't see that one coming.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Matonen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A punch lands to the side of Matonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A lazy body kick from Diaz
and Matonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been informed that Matonen 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.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Matonen.
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!
Diaz throws out a powerful jab.
Matonen looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Matonen cracks Diaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Matonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Matonen feints a counter leg kick.
Matonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matonen tries a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matonen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matonen throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely. #T1#
Matonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diaz 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 Matonen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matonen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Matonen.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matonen throws a big counter head kick but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matonen moves away.
Diaz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diaz thumps Matonen with a low kick.
Diaz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Matonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz connects with the punch.
Matonen ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Matonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matonen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matonen throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz lands the left hand.
Diaz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Matonen checks it.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Matonen blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Matonen gets a clinch. #TD#
Diaz jumps guard.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Matonen controlling him for the moment.
Matonen passes into half guard.
Diaz trying to get back to full guard but Matonen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Matonen controlling from the full mount.
Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Matonen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diaz wants to hold on but Matonen pushes him away.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Matonen prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Well, if Matonen 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Matonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matonen trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Diaz trying to hold on to Matonen's head to control him but Matonen postures up.
Matonen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Matonen prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Matonen is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JoJo Diaz 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#
Diaz cracks Matonen with an open hand slap.
A low kick from Matonen misses
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diaz checks the leg kick.
Matonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Matonen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matonen misses with a body punch.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Matonen holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Matonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
Matonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matonen blocks a low kick nicely.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Matonen slips the punch.
Diaz throws a head kick that Matonen semi-blocks.
JoJo Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
A left lands for Matonen.
A leg kick checked by Diaz.
Diaz throws a chopping leg kick but Matonen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diaz lands a leg kick that knocks Matonen off balance momentarily.
Diaz throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Diaz misses.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matonen.
Matonen unleashes a big counter combination but Diaz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
Diaz lands a really nice looking cross but Matonen seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T2#
Matonen avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Matonen is out of range.
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.
Diaz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matonen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
JoJo Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Matonen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Matonen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good leg kick by Matonen.
Diaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diaz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick lands for Matonen.
Matonen throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Matonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target. #CL2#
Matonen closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Matonen to keep the fight standing.
Matonen lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Matonen leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Matonen.
Matonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matonen lands a head kick!
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diaz 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 Matonen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matonen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matonen tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Diaz misses.
A low kick lands for Diaz.
Matonen takes one to the chin there.
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
A low kick lands for Diaz.
Diaz thumps Matonen with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Diaz.
Diaz 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.
Matonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diaz.
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JoJo Diaz dominated that second 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!#R3#
Diaz thumps Matonen with a low kick.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Matonen counters with a leg kick.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Matonen should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matonen staying out of range there.
Matonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz misses with a hook. Matonen ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Diaz misses.
Matonen checks a leg kick.
Matonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
Matonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz throws a low kick, looking for Matonen's leg but Matonen calmly moves out of range.
Diaz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T1#
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matonen can do to turn this around?
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matonen's hands.
Matonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz connects with the punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Matonen blocks the leg kick.
Diaz with a nice calf kick.
Diaz throws a hook but Matonen blocks it.
Matonen counters with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Matonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Matonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Matonen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matonen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC2#Diaz is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz with the inside leg kick.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Matonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz seems to have got his legs back now.
Matonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Matonen misses with a head kick.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Matonen moved out of range.
Diaz swings for the body but Matonen moves out of range.
Matonen shapes to counter with a head kick.
A big right from Matonen misses.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Matonen's head back.
Matonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Usko Matonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matonen! But no joy.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diaz.
Matonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
#T3#
Matonen looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Matonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Matonen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Diaz scores with a one two! Matonen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by Matonen.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Matonen.
Diaz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Matonen just manages to avoid it.
Matonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Matonen is out of range.
Matonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diaz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matonen is out of range.
Diaz motions for Matonen to come forward. Diaz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matonen walks into a jab.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matonen avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Matonen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Matonen lands a nice shot that snaps Diaz's head back.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Matonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diaz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz scores with a nice right hand.
Matonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matonen scrambles back to his feet.
Diaz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matonen manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matonen! But no joy.
Matonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diaz.
Matonen looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matonen ducks right into an uppercut from Diaz.
A low kick lands for Diaz.
Diaz tries to land a leg kick but Matonen saw it coming and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
JoJo Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JoJo Diaz! |
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Event:
PFC 201 Asham vs Wild 2
Date: Aug 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matonen lands a leg kick that knocks Murhaa off balance momentarily.
Murhaa blocks a leg kick.
A low kick from Matonen misses
and Murhaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matonen scores with a nice head shot.
Murhaa 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.
Murhaa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Murhaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murhaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murhaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Matonen's coach down at The Lab was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Matonen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Matonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matonen counters with a left to the body.
Matonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Matonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Matonen scores with a nice strike.
Murhaa throws a jab when Matonen was well out of range.
Matonen throws a counter combo.
A jab lands there for Murhaa.#T1#
Matonen catches Murhaa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Murhaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Murhaa moves out of range of the leg kick from Matonen.
Murhaa throws a counter high kick but Matonen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Matonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murhaa.
Matonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murhaa is out of range and Matonen settles back down.
Murhaa throws a quick counter head kick but Matonen was just out of range.
Matonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Matonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matonen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murhaa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matonen is able to avoid easily.
Matonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matonen throws a low kick but Murhaa avoids it.
Matonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa slips under a jab from Matonen.
Murhaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matonen tries to work over Murhaa's front leg with a kick but Murhaa checks it.
Murhaa throws a lazy right hand but Matonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by Murhaa.#T2#
Matonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murhaa checks it well.
Murhaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matonen.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Matonen misses with a straight left.
Murhaa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matonen. Matonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Murhaa swings for the body but Matonen moves out of range.
Murhaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matonen's sensitive parts.
Good standup being displayed there by Murhaa as he connects with a hook.
Matonen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Murhaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matonen.
Matonen tries a quick counter leg kick but Murhaa is wise to it.
Matonen lands a jab to the nose.
Murhaa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a low kick, looking for Matonen's leg but Matonen calmly moves out of range.
Murhaa throws a low kick, looking for Matonen's leg but Matonen calmly moves out of range.
Matonen connects with a leg kick.
Matonen connects with a leg kick.
Murhaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Matonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murhaa.
Matonen needs to keep his hands up - Murhaa had a free shot at his head there.
Matonen tries to score with a low kick but Murhaa moves his leg out of the way.
Matonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murhaa. That did some damage!
A big left from Matonen misses.
Matonen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Usko Matonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murhaa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matonen misses with a low kick as Murhaa jumps back.
Matonen throws a hook to the side of Murhaa's head but Murhaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murhaa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Matonen throws a leg kick
and Murhaa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Matonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murhaa's sensitive parts.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Matonen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matonen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matonen tries a low kick but Murhaa avoids it.
Matonen throws a good cross that connects.
Murhaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Murhaa lands a jab to the head.
Matonen throws a leg kick
and Murhaa counters with a nice leg kick.
Murhaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murhaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A left lands for Matonen.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the body
and Matonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Murhaa throws a wild body kick that Matonen sees coming a mile off.
A punch lands to the side of Matonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matonen connects with a solid leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Murhaa blocks the low kick.
Matonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matonen tried to score with a low kick but Murhaa checks it.
Matonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matonen scores with a spinning back kick!
Matonen misses with a low kick as Murhaa jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Usko Matonen 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#
Matonen throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matonen throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Murhaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Matonen misses its intended target.
Matonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murhaa checks it well.
Matonen blocks a jab.
Matonen misses with the combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Murhaa scores with a four punch combination!
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matonen is able to avoid easily.
Matonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matonen misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Matonen misses
and Murhaa counters with a body kick that stops Matonen in his tracks momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matonen misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Matonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Murhaa counters with an inside leg kick.
Matonen misses with a double jab.
Murhaa swings for the body but Matonen moves out of range.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matonen moves away.
Murhaa catches Matonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice straight punches there by Matonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matonen.
A big right from Murhaa misses.
Matonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
Matonen ducks right into an uppercut from Murhaa.
Matonen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Murhaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murhaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matonen needs to keep his hands up - Murhaa had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murhaa's head.
Usko Matonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matonen scores with a hook to the body. Murhaa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2#
Murhaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
Matonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matonen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murhaa.
Some bone on bone action there as Murhaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Matonen. Those never looked like landing.
Murhaa lands a head kick!
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matonen checks a low kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Murhaa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murhaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matonen defending well as Murhaa loads up on a big left hand.
Matonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murhaa at a distance.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Matonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murhaa misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Matonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murhaa is looking to score with low kicks.
Matonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Matonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matonen throws a counter combo.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Matonen connects with a body shot.
Murhaa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matonen.
Matonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murhaa can pounce on him.
Matonen tries a low kick but Murhaa avoids it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Murhaa. Matonen shrugs it off though.
Murhaa walks into a jab.
Matonen cracks Murhaa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murhaa thumps Matonen with a low kick.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Matonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matonen.
Murhaa moves out of range as Matonen throws a body kick.
Murhaa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Murhaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matonen at a distance.
Matonen throws a right hand that misses
and Murhaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Matonen. Beautiful body shot.
Matonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matonen lands a two punch combo.
Murhaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matonen doesn't seem bothered though.
Matonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murhaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matonen misses with a right hand
and Murhaa counters with a low kick, right behind Matonen 's knee.
Matonen misses with a leg kick
and Murhaa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Murhaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa connects with a crisp jab.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhaa throws a lazy body kick
and Matonen counters with a big head kick but Murhaa shrugs it off.
A nice combination there by Murhaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Murhaa dominated that second round.
That's time! Murhaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Matonen wants to slow Murhaa down by chopping away at his legs.
A head kick misses from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Matonen's head but Matonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Murhaa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matonen feints and then cracks Murhaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murhaa down.
Murhaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matonen throws a chopping leg kick but Murhaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matonen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murhaa avoids the head kick by Matonen.
Matonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa lands a lovely overhand right.
Matonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matonen misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Murhaa takes one on the button.
Murhaa throws a leg kick which misses Matonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Matonen tries to avoid it. #T1#
Matonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Murhaa counter with a right hand.
Matonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matonen misses with a looping left.
Murhaa slips under a jab.
Murhaa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matonen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murhaa counters with a nice body shot.
Matonen connects with a crisp jab.
Murhaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murhaa blocks a leg kick.
Murhaa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murhaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matonen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murhaa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matonen throws a hook but Murhaa avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murhaa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa checks a leg kick.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Matonen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matonen throws a leg kick
and Murhaa counters with a straight right hand.
Matonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a straight right.
Matonen misses with a leg kick
and Murhaa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab by Matonen.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Matonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matonen thows a leg kick but Murhaa checks it
and Matonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murhaa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murhaa looks to throw the jab but Matonen is out of range.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.#T3#
That kick from Matonen tenderised Murhaa's leg. Murhaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matonen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Matonen misses with a wild combination.
A shot to the body from Murhaa misses
and Matonen counters with a two punch combo.
Matonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matonen misses with a straight left.
Murhaa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matonen is able to avoid easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Matonen. That snapped Murhaa's head back.
Murhaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murhaa checks a leg kick nicely.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matonen.
Matonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matonen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murhaa scores with a sloppy right hand. Matonen should have avoided that one. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa checks the leg kick.
As Matonen backs away, Murhaa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Matonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murhaa lands an overhand right.
Murhaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matonen throws a low kick but Murhaa moves out of range easily.
Murhaa slips under a jab.
Murhaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matonen throws a counter combo.
Matonen cracks Murhaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murhaa blocks a jab.
Matonen tried to score with a low kick but Murhaa checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Matonen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matonen slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Usko Matonen.
I think Matonen 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Usko Matonen!
In his post fight interview, Usko Matonen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
PFC 195 Semenko vs Gormsson
Date: Jul 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payakarakatong's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Payakarakatong duly obliges.
Payakarakatong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matonen tests Payakarakatong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payakarakatong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Payakarakatong thuds a left hand into Matonen's body.
Matonen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Matonen counters with a straight right hand.
We've been informed that Matonen 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.
Matonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payakarakatong lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakarakatong scores with a leg kick.
Matonen misses with a wild body shot.
Matonen throws a hook but Payakarakatong avoids it easily.
Matonen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the body from Payakarakatong misses
and Matonen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Payakarakatong really felt that one!
Payakarakatong throws a body shot but no joy.
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Matonen moves out of range. #T1#
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payakarakatong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Payakarakatong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matonen.
Payakarakatong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matonen.
Matonen misses the shot to the body.
Payakarakatong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at High Power Swingers in the buildup to the fight.
Matonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matonen misses with a straight right.
Payakarakatong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Payakarakatong connects with a body shot that sends Matonen's belly button to the back.
Matonen misses with a looping left.
Payakarakatong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Payakarakatong lands a really nice looking cross but Matonen seems unphased.
Matonen blocks a jab.
Matonen drops his hands momentarily and Payakarakatong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Payakarakatong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakarakatong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Payakarakatong throws a front kick that sends Matonen stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Payakarakatong throws a good cross that connects.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakarakatong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payakarakatong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Payakarakatong misses with an uppercut. Matonen saw that one coming.
Payakarakatong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Payakarakatong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matonen! But no joy.
Matonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Payakarakatong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Matonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Matonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Payakarakatong is looking to clinch but Matonen is avoiding it.
Matonen throws out a counter right but Payakarakatong avoids it with no problem.
Matonen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Payakarakatong staying out of range there.
Payakarakatong with a nice cross.
Payakarakatong misses with a body punch
and Matonen counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Payakarakatong throws out a loose jab but Matonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakarakatong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matonen lands with a straight right. Payakarakatong didn't see that one coming.
Payakarakatong lands a nice looking body kick.
Payakarakatong dodges the punch combination from Matonen.
Payakarakatong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Payakarakatong lands a right hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Payakarakatong.
Nice defenses there by Matonen.
Payakarakatong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Payakarakatong misses with a straight left.
Payakarakatong lands the left hand.
Payakarakatong just misses with a punch to the body.
Matonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Payakarakatong misses with a combination
and Matonen counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Payakarakatong! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Usko Matonen!
Usko Matonen 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. |
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Event:
PFC 182 Slice vs Perera
Date: May 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Tuft.
Tuft fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matonen manages to avoid it.
Tuft uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matonen.
Tuft looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matonen scores with a punch to the head.
A big left from Tuft misses.
Matonen moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick from Tuft, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tuft catches Matonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tuft tests Matonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tuft looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tuft with a jab.
Matonen tries to land a front kick but Tuft steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tuft uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matonen.
Tuft looks to score with a jab to the body but Matonen is just out of range.
Tuft thows a leg kick but Matonen checks it
and Matonen 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!
Matonen ducks under a wild hook from Tuft.
Matonen staying out of range there.
Matonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A swing and a miss from Tuft.
Matonen 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.
Tuft thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matonen throws a big shot that misses.
Tuft lands a head shot.#T1#
Tuft connects with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tuft.
Tuft blocks a head kick by Matonen.
Matonen looks to land a right hand but Tuft moved out of range.
Tuft misses with a hook.
Tuft takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tuft is looking to slow Matonen down with leg kicks.
Matonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tuft.
A slow jab from Matonen misses its intended target.
Matonen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tuft has time to react.
Tuft moves out of range as Matonen strikes.
Matonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tuft looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tuft moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matonen misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Tuft.
Tuft needs to keep his hands up - Matonen had a free shot at his head there.
Tuft fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tuft chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tuft throws out the jab.
Tuft lands with a good body shot.
Gunnar Tuft seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Matonen misses with a straight left.
Matonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Tuft.
Tuft throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matonen misses with a wild body shot.
Tuft looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matonen scores with a jab.
Tuft connects with a body shot that sends Matonen's belly button to the back.
Tuft moves out of range of the strikes.
Tuft buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tuft.
Matonen looks to land a left hand but Tuft moved out of range nicely.
Tuft misses with a body shot.
Matonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tuft.
Matonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Tuft appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matonen wants to clinch up but Tuft keeps it at a distance.
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tuft paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tuft jabs Matonen right on the nose. Matonen blinks but takes it well.
Matonen misses with a straight left.
Tuft scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tuft scores with a decent looking hook.
Tuft just misses with a punch to the body.
Matonen is looking to counter punch.
Tuft lunges at Matonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matonen's hand. #T3#
Matonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tuft throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matonen counters with a straight right hand.
Matonen throws the left hand but Tuft avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Tuft throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tuft slips under a jab from Matonen.
Tuft uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matonen.
A low kick lands for Tuft.
Matonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tuft sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matonen throws a body kick that misses.
Tuft keeps the fight on the outside.
Matonen misses with a kick to the body.
Matonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tuft sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tuft thumps Matonen with a low kick.
Matonen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matonen defending well as Tuft loads up on a big left hand.
Tuft misses with a straight left.
Tuft walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Matonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tuft.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matonen looks to throw the jab but Tuft is out of range. #T4#
A slow jab from Tuft misses its intended target.
Matonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tuft misses with a low kick.
Matonen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Matonen scores with a kick to the body.
Tuft is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matonen.
Matonen throws a sloppy head kick and Tuft moves out of range easily.
Matonen backing away here, and Tuft unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matonen looks to land a combination but Tuft avoids it well.
A nice leg kick from Tuft, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tuft throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matonen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tuft looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tuft sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tuft scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tuft throws a hook but Matonen blocks it.
Matonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuft uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matonen.
Tuft thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tuft tests Matonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been informed that Tuft has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Matonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Tuft dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tuft avoids a kick to the body.
Tuft keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Tuft on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Tuft circles away.
Tuft lands a glancing blow to the side of Matonen's head.
Matonen jabs at Tuft's body.
Tuft throws a looping overhand right but Matonen ducks down to avoid it.
Matonen misses with a body kick.#CL#
Matonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matonen blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tuft fails to land.
Tuft misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tuft fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matonen lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Matonen.
Matonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tuft.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuft throws a punch but it's blocked by Matonen.
Matonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tuft gets through Matonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tuft lands an uppercut.#T1#
Tuft wants to get back to striking at distance but Matonen won't allow it.
Tuft has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Tuft breaks from the clinch.
Tuft lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matonen's sensitive parts.
Matonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tuft lands a nice hook to Matonen's body. Matonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Tuft misses its intended target.
It appears Matonen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tuft is looking to slow Matonen down with leg kicks.
Tuft scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matonen moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Matonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tuft lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matonen's sensitive parts.
Tuft throws a sloppy body shot
and Matonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matonen throws out a powerful jab.
Matonen misses with a looping left.
Matonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tuft manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tuft with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Tuft.
Matonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tuft avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tuft connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Tuft misses with a straight left.
Tuft swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tuft takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tuft tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tuft throws a low kick but Matonen moves out of range easily.
Tuft loads up on a big right hand but Matonen slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Matonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matonen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matonen misses with a body shot.
Tuft swings for the body but Matonen moves out of range.
Matonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tuft can pounce on him.
Matonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tuft waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matonen.
Gunnar Tuft seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tuft moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tuft thumps Matonen with a low kick.
Tuft throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Matonen closes the distance and clinches.
Matonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matonen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tuft is trying to break free.#T3#
Matonen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matonen taking a breather. #BC2#
Tuft manages to break the clinch.
Tuft just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Matonen misses the target.
Tuft dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matonen. That did some damage!
Matonen tries to clinch but Tuft is having none of it.
Tuft looks to land a right hand but Matonen moved out of range.
Matonen blocks a low kick nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matonen staying out of range there.
Matonen moves in looking to clinch but Tuft pushes him off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matonen.
Matonen lands a really nice looking cross but Tuft seems unphased.
Tuft dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tuft loads up on a big right hand but Matonen slips the punch.
Tuft with a nice calf kick.
Tuft staying out of range there.
Matonen throws the kick towards the body but Tuft avoids it.#T4#
Tuft throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Matonen closes the distance and pushes Tuft back into the cage.
Tuft lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuft misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tuft.
Tuft lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matonen misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tuft fails to land.
Tuft lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Tuft breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Matonen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tuft connects with a looping right hand.
Tuft paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tuft lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matonen tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuft takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tuft misses with a looping left.
Matonen throwing a counter right hand but Tuft manages to avoid it.
Matonen misses with a wild combination.
Matonen backing away here, and Tuft unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matonen blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Tuft showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Matonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Tuft misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matonen.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matonen.
Matonen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Good leg kick by Tuft.
Matonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Matonen is looking to counter punch.
Tuft thows a leg kick but Matonen checks it
and Matonen counters with an inside leg kick.
Tuft is looking to score with low kicks.
Matonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tuft.
Matonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tuft manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tuft misses with an uppercut.
Tuft throws a chopping leg kick but Matonen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A swing and a miss from Matonen.
Matonen misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuft scores with a hook.
Tuft throws a hook but Matonen blocks it.
Matonen throws a right and a left that Tuft avoids nicely.
Tuft with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tuft throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Matonen connects with a crisp jab.
Matonen scores with a jab.
Jab by Matonen.#ROC#Tuft is rocked!
Tuft with the inside leg kick.
Tuft throws a solid leg kick but Matonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tuft.
Tuft ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tuft takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tuft 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.
Matonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tuft.
It looked like Matonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tuft throws the left hand but Matonen avoids the punch easily.
Matonen throws an overhand right that lands on Tuft's shoulder, as Tuft tries to avoid the shot.
Matonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matonen throws a low kick but Tuft moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Matonen.
Tuft buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tuft.
Matonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuft loads up on a big right hand but Matonen slips the punch.
Gunnar Tuft is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Matonen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tuft cracks Matonen with a good jab.
Tuft moves out of range of the body kick from Matonen.
Decent striking displayed by Tuft there.
Matonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tuft.
Tuft swings widly with a right hand
and Matonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Matonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matonen misses with a head kick.
Matonen throws a big shot that misses.
Usko Matonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matonen misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tuft! But no joy.
A jab from Tuft finds it's way through Matonen's defenses.
Tuft throws a looping overhand right but Matonen ducks down to avoid it.
Matonen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tuft just manages to avoid it.
Matonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tuft connects with a jab.
Tuft throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tuft throws a leg kick which misses Matonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Matonen tries to avoid it.
Tuft throws a leg kick which misses Matonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Matonen tries to avoid it.
Matonen wants to clinch.#T3#
Matonen swings for the body but Tuft moves out of range.
Tuft moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tuft blocks a jab.
Tuft uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matonen.
A big right from Tuft misses.
Matonen throws a series of punches but Tuft moves out of range.
Matonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tuft throws out a counter right but Matonen avoids it with no problem.
Tuft avoids the head kick by Matonen.
Tuft lands with a good body shot.
Matonen with a nice cross.
Tuft connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matonen's hands.
Tuft scores with a sloppy right hand. Matonen should have avoided that one.
Tuft lands a jab.
Matonen misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matonen swings for the body but Tuft moves out of range.
Tuft cracks Matonen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matonen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Tuft swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matonen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matonen drops his hands momentarily and Tuft takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matonen takes a swing at Tuft's ribcage but misses.
Matonen throws a hook to the side of Tuft's head but Tuft sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matonen throws a body punch but Tuft moves out of range.
Matonen misses with a kick to the body.
Matonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Tuft connects with an inside leg kick.
Matonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tuft.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matonen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matonen with a jab.
Tuft connects with a body shot.
Tuft connects with a single shot there.
A nice leg kick from Tuft, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Tuft comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tuft 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Tuft! |
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Event:
PFC 174 Alzheimer vs Nielsen
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Daebak misses with a shot to the body
letting Matonen counter with a right hand.
Matonen throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Daebak misses the target.
Daebak has been working on his boxing with his coaches at King's Cross MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Daebak tests Matonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Harry Daebak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matonen connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Daebak gets tackled into the cage by Matonen. Matonen maintains the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Daebak as Matonen tries to tie him up.
Matonen misses with some punches.
Daebak takes a shot to the head.
Daebak working aggressively here.
Matonen blocking some punches.
Daebak tries to throw a body punch but Matonen avoids it by throwing Daebak back against the cage.
Daebak throws a punch but it's blocked by Matonen.
Matonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matonen tries a body shot but Daebak blocks it.
Daebak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daebak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matonen throws a head punch that misses.
Matonen stalling.
#T1#
Daebak can't find room to land a body shot as Matonen controls the action.
Daebak looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Matonen manages to break the clinch.
Matonen tries to clinch up but Daebak circles away and keeps his distance.
Daebak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daebak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daebak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daebak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matonen.
Daebak looks to land a right hand but Matonen moved out of range.
Daebak misses with a body kick.
Matonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Matonen 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.
Daebak connects with a nice looking jab.
Matonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daebak manages to avoid it.
Matonen misses with a looping right.
Matonen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Daebak back to the cage. Matonen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Daebak misses with a looping left.
Matonen missing with a left hand there. Daebak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daebak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daebak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Daebak throws a jab when Matonen was well out of range.
Matonen moves forwards but Daebak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Daebak misses with a wild body shot.
Matonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Daebak throws out a leg kick but Matonen moves out of range and Daebak only half commits.
An inside leg kick lands from Daebak.
Matonen looks to throw the jab but Daebak is out of range.
Daebak throws a quick counter kick to the body but Matonen avoids it.
Matonen throws out a loose jab but Daebak uses good head movement to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Daebak.
Daebak jabs Matonen right on the nose. Matonen blinks but takes it well.
Matonen lands a front kick.
Daebak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daebak swings widly with a right hand
enabling Matonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Daebak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matonen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matonen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Daebak circles away.
Daebak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matonen misses with a kick to the body.
#T3#
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daebak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matonen misses the jab.
It looked like Daebak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matonen.
Matonen blocks a jab.
Matonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Daebak misses with a body shot
and Daebak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daebak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Daebak is looking to land body kicks.
Matonen feints a counter leg kick.
Daebak tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matonen is able to avoid easily.
Matonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Daebak tries to work over Matonen's front leg with a kick but Matonen checks it.
Daebak is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daebak misses with a hook. Matonen ducked under it nicely.
Daebak scores with a hook.
Daebak misses with an uppercut.
Matonen 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!
Daebak thumps Matonen with a low kick.
Matonen tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Daebak is looking to land body kicks.
Matonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Daebak throws a front kick aimed at Matonen's knee but Matonen avoids it well.
Matonen lands a nice shot that snaps Daebak's head back.
Daebak throws out a loose jab but Matonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daebak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Daebak scoring well with a low kick there.
Matonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daebak throws a leg kick but Matonen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Daebak's corner calls for a 1-2. Daebak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That kick from Daebak tenderised Matonen's leg. Matonen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Daebak defending well as Matonen loads up on a big left hand.
Daebak is looking to chop away at Matonen's legs.
Daebak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matonen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matonen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Daebak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daebak moves out of range of the body kick.
Daebak lands a jab-cross combination.
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 Harry Daebak will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Daebak throws a leg kick
and Matonen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matonen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Daebak takes a step back to recover.
Daebak throws a looping overhand right but Matonen ducks down to avoid it.
Matonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daebak manages to avoid it.
Daebak throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matonen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Daebak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matonen.
Daebak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matonen.
Matonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daebak.
Matonen moves out of range of the leg kick from Daebak.
Matonen misses the shot to the body.
Daebak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matonen's head backwards.
Daebak tried to score with a low kick but Matonen checks it.
Matonen misses with a kick to the body.
Matonen checks the leg kick.
Matonen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Daebak takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matonen throws a leg kick
and Daebak counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matonen's knee momentarily.
Matonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daebak.#T1#
Daebak misses with a hook
and Matonen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Daebak throws a leg kick but Matonen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matonen slips under a jab.
Matonen moves out of range as Daebak throws a body kick.
Harry Daebak is winning the standup battle so far.
Daebak avoids a kick to the body.
Daebak throws an off balance right hand
and Matonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daebak throws a hook but Matonen avoids it easily.
Matonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daebak.
Matonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daebak blocks the body kick.
Daebak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matonen blocks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Matonen blocks the low kick.
Matonen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Daebak lands a nice shot that snaps Matonen's head back.
Daebak with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matonen tries to clinch up.#T2#
Daebak throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daebak misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Daebak.
Matonen can't find room to land a body shot as Daebak controls the action.
Matonen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Daebak.
Matonen misses with some punches.
Daebak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daebak lands a body punch in the clinch.
Matonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daebak misses with some punches.
Matonen tries to circle away but Daebak has him pinned against the cage.
Daebak working aggressively here.
Matonen has a couple of punches blocked by Daebak.
Matonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Matonen lands with a left to the head.
Daebak throws a head punch that misses.
Matonen scores with a shoulder strike.
Daebak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daebak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daebak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daebak misses with the head strike.
Daebak struggles to land a body shot inside as Matonen controls his hands.
Daebak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Daebak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daebak tries to stall but Matonen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Matonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matonen.
Matonen stalling.
Daebak has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Daebak fails to land.
Matonen has a couple of punches blocked by Daebak.
Matonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Daebak. #T4#
Matonen scores with a shot to the side of Daebak's head.
Matonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matonen blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Daebak fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Daebak fails to land.
Matonen lands with a light punch inside.
Usko Matonen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Matonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body punch from Daebak.
Daebak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matonen.
Matonen throws a big shot that misses.
Matonen misses with a double jab.
Daebak avoids a kick to the body.
Matonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Matonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matonen blocks a low kick nicely.
Daebak throws a low kick, looking for Matonen's leg but Matonen calmly moves out of range.
Matonen slips a straight right by Daebak.
Daebak's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matonen under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Usko Matonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Matonen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Daebak has a couple of punches blocked by Matonen.
Daebak throws a punch but it's blocked by Matonen.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Daebak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Daebak.
Daebak misses with a punch to the body.
Matonen stalling in the clinch but Daebak improves position.
Daebak tries to throw a body punch but Matonen avoids it by throwing Daebak back against the cage.
Daebak misses with a punch to the body.
Daebak misses with some punches.
Matonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daebak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matonen backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matonen misses with some punches.
Matonen slows down the pace here.
Matonen looking to stall.
Matonen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Matonen is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Daebak has denied him.#T1#
Daebak misses with the head strike.
Daebak throws a punch but it's blocked by Matonen.
Matonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Daebak misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Matonen.
Daebak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matonen backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matonen blocks a body shot from Daebak.
Daebak is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matonen blocks an uppercut.
Daebak tries to work over Matonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daebak.
Daebak has had enough of the clinch but Matonen keeps him there for the moment.
Daebak throws a punch but it's blocked by Matonen.
Matonen lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2#
Daebak looking to slow down the pace here.
Matonen taking a breather.
Daebak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daebak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daebak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daebak throws a head punch that misses.
Daebak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Daebak.
Daebak blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matonen.
Matonen lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daebak working aggressively here.
Matonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matonen throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Matonen manages to break the clinch.
Matonen 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.#T3#
Daebak is looking to score with low kicks.
Matonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daebak throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Daebak throws a hook to the side of Matonen's head but Matonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matonen keeps Daebak at a distance using the push kick.
Matonen throws a hook but Daebak avoids it easily.
Matonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Daebak slips a straight right by Matonen.
Daebak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matonen lands a jab.
Daebak takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Daebak looks for the body kick but Matonen saw that one coming.
Matonen misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Matonen clinches up with Daebak and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matonen misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daebak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daebak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Daebak tries a body shot but Matonen blocks it.
Matonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Daebak struggles to land a body shot inside as Matonen controls his hands.
Matonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daebak pushes Matonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Daebak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daebak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matonen's elbow.
Matonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daebak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matonen is leaning against Daebak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Daebak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matonen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Matonen takes a shot to the head.
Matonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daebak's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Usko Matonen.
I think Matonen 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Usko Matonen!
In his post fight interview, Usko Matonen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
PFC 167 Arendse vs Bathory
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Matonen throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Matonen ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Matonen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Matonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas scores with a jab.
Matonen swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.
Thomas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Matonen counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Matonen gets tackled into the cage by Thomas. Thomas maintains the clinch.
Thomas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Thomas scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Thomas.
Thomas tries to work over Matonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Matonen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Matonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Matonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
Matonen trying to control the position but instead, Thomas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Matonen into the cage.
Thomas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Matonen.
Matonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matonen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Matonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas misses with the head strike.
Matonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Matonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Thomas trying to control the position but instead, Matonen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thomas into the cage.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matonen.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thomas tries a body shot but Matonen blocks it.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Matonen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Thomas.
Matonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Matonen.
Thomas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matonen backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Matonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thomas.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas scores with a shot to the side of Matonen's head.
Thomas has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Matonen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thomas can turn it around.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Matonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow. #T3#
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matonen or not.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Matonen looking to stall.
Thomas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Matonen blocking some punches.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matonen working aggressively here.
Come on Thomas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Matonen breaks the clinch.
Matonen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Matonen lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
Matonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thomas.
Matonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Matonen misses with a low kick. #CL#
Matonen closes the distance and clinches.
Matonen prevents a body shot from Thomas.
Thomas is looking to control Matonen's arms but Matonen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thomas has his back to the cage.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Matonen breaks the clinch.
Thomas thuds a left hand into Matonen's body.
Thomas scores with a shot to the body.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas punishes Matonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Tom Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas connects with a looping right hand.
Matonen slips under a jab from Thomas.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Matonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Matonen slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Thomas will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Matonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thomas thuds his right hand into Matonen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Thomas cracks Matonen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matonen blocks a jab.
Matonen lands a leg kick that knocks Thomas off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Matonen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Matonen defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matonen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thomas digs a good hook to Matonen's body.
#T1##CL2#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Matonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Matonen to work.
Matonen is pushing Thomas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice left hand lands by Matonen.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matonen lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch.
A jab from Thomas does it's job there.
Matonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Matonen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Matonen slips a jab from Thomas.
Matonen throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Thomas feints a counter leg kick.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Matonen ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Matonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matonen throws a push kick but Thomas slaps the foot to one side.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Matonen's belly button to the back.
Matonen digs a good body shot into Thomas's ribs.
Thomas lands a glancing blow to the side of Matonen's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thomas.
Thomas tries to clinch but Matonen moves out of range.
It looked like Matonen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thomas.
Matonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thomas misses with a low kick as Matonen jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Matonen misses the target.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Thomas lands with a cross.
Matonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thomas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matonen on the side of the head.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Thomas moves into range and clinches up with Matonen.
Thomas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matonen misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Matonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matonen slips a straight right by Thomas.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matonen misses with a double jab.
#T4#
Thomas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thomas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tom Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matonen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matonen lands with a right hand.
Thomas connects with a jab.
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 big right from Thomas misses.
Nice uppercut there from Thomas.
Thomas ducks right into an uppercut from Matonen.
Matonen slips a jab from Thomas.
Matonen ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
It looked like Matonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matonen misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas swings for the body but Matonen moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thomas throws the left hand but Matonen avoids the punch easily.
Thomas digs a good hook to Matonen's body.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas dips to his left and cracks Matonen with an uppercut!
Thomas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matonen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thomas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thomas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Matonen throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thomas lands a jab to the head.
Thomas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas scores with a shot to the body.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Matonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Thomas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Matonen is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thomas.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
Thomas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matonen. That did some damage!
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Matonen.
Thomas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matonen connects with a looping right hand.
#T2#
Matonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thomas.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
Usko Matonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Matonen.
Matonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
Matonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matonen lands a head shot.
Thomas lands with a straight right. Matonen didn't see that one coming.
Matonen blocks a jab.
Matonen is looking to counter with a body kick.#T3#
Thomas avoids a kick to the body.
A big right from Matonen misses.
Matonen lands a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Matonen. Those never looked like landing.
Thomas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matonen counters with a huge head kick that drops Thomas! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Usko Matonen!
Usko Matonen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
PFC 160 Kagonbo vs Alzado
Date: Mar 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Fairbanks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matonen on the side of the head.
Fairbanks throws an off balance right hand
and Matonen counters with an outside leg kick.
We've been informed that Matonen 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 solid leg kick lands there for Matonen.
Fairbanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Fairbanks backs off Matonen throws a huge counter combo but Fairbanks manages to avoid it all.
Matonen walks into a stiff left hand from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matonen throws a low kick but Fairbanks moves out of range easily.
Fairbanks 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.
Fairbanks loads up on a big right hand but Matonen slips the punch.
Fairbanks lands a slapping body shot.
Matonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fairbanks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matonen.
Matonen needs to keep his hands up - Fairbanks had a free shot at his head there.
A solid body kick from Matonen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matonen moves out of range as Fairbanks strikes.
Matonen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fairbanks avoids the body shot from Matonen.
Fairbanks misses with a wild body shot.
Matonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Desmond Fairbanks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Matonen.
Matonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fairbanks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fairbanks throws a jab when Matonen was well out of range.
Matonen misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Matonen misses with a leg kick.
Matonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fairbanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matonen moves away.#CL2#
Matonen gets a clinch.
Fairbanks tries a body shot but Matonen blocks it.
Matonen blocks a body shot from Fairbanks.
Matonen blocks a body shot from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks stalling.
Fairbanks tries a body shot but Matonen blocks it.
Matonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Matonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Fairbanks scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Matonen has Fairbanks up against the cage in a clinch.
Fairbanks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matonen blocks a body shot from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks tries a body shot but Matonen blocks it.
Fairbanks misses with a punch to the body.
Matonen cracks Fairbanks with a nice body shot.#T2##BC2#
Matonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matonen takes one to the chin there.
Matonen throws a leg kick
and Fairbanks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matonen. #CL2#
Matonen darts in and clinches Fairbanks up against the cage.
Fairbanks misses with a punch to the body.
Matonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fairbanks backwards.
Matonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matonen lands a nice uppercut.
Matonen prevents a body shot from Fairbanks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fairbanks tries to throw a body punch but Matonen avoids it by throwing Fairbanks back against the cage.
Matonen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Matonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fairbanks scores with a jab to the head.
Matonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3#
Matonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fairbanks scores with a jab. Matonen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matonen misses with a few strikes there.
Fairbanks checks a leg kick nicely.
Matonen blocks a jab.
Matonen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice shot by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks throws an overhand right that lands on Matonen's shoulder, as Matonen tries to avoid the shot.
Good shot there by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Matonen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fairbanks moves forwards but Matonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fairbanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matonen moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fairbanks checks it well.
Fairbanks throws a right and a left that Matonen avoids nicely.
Fairbanks checks the leg kick.
Fairbanks looks to land a right hand but Matonen moved out of range.
Fairbanks misses with a looping right.
Fairbanks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Matonen avoids the body shot from Fairbanks.
Matonen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fairbankss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good shot there by Fairbanks.
Matonen misses the jab.
Fairbanks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Fairbanks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matonen taking a breather.
Matonen blocking some punches.
Matonen can't find room to land a body shot as Fairbanks controls the action.
Matonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fairbanks prevents a body shot from Matonen.
Fairbanks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fairbanks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matonen's elbow.
Matonen working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matonen tries a body shot but Fairbanks blocks it.
Matonen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fairbanks looking to slow down the pace here.
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 Desmond Fairbanks will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Fairbanks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matonen counters with a straight right hand.
Matonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab from Fairbanks.
Matonen throws a body punch but Fairbanks moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Fairbanks tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Desmond Fairbanks is winning the standup battle so far.
Fairbanks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fairbanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matonen manages to avoid it.
Matonen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fairbanks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Fairbanks.
Matonen unleashes a big counter combination but Fairbanks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fairbanks throws an overhand right that lands on Matonen's shoulder, as Matonen tries to avoid the shot.
Matonen throws a low kick but Fairbanks moves out of range easily.
Matonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks connects with a jab.
Fairbanks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fairbanks avoids the head kick by Matonen.
Fairbanks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2#
Fairbanks gets tackled into the cage by Matonen. Matonen maintains the clinch.
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!
Fairbanks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matonen is leaning against Fairbanks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fairbanks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1##BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Matonen breaks from the clinch.
Matonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fairbanks throws out the jab.
Matonen throws a lazy right hand but Fairbanks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fairbanks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Fairbanks misses.
Fairbanks misses the shot to the body.
Fairbanks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fairbanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matonen manages to avoid it.
Fairbanks misses with a body shot.
Matonen cracks the inside of Fairbanks's front leg.
Matonen motions for Fairbanks to come forward. Matonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fairbanks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matonen misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Matonen moves into the clinch.
Matonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Usko Matonen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matonen.
Matonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fairbanks misses with a hook
and Matonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Fairbanks instigates a clinch.
Fairbanks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matonen can't find room to land a body shot as Fairbanks controls the action.
Fairbanks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Fairbanks can't find room to land a body shot as Matonen controls the action.
#BC2#
Matonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matonen is looking to slow Fairbanks down with leg kicks.
Matonen is looking to slow Fairbanks down with leg kicks.
Fairbanks cracks Matonen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matonen connects with a leg kick. Fairbanks looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fairbanks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matonen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matonen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fairbanks's hands.
Fairbanks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matonen. Matonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Fairbanks misses with an uppercut.
Fairbanks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matonen.
Fairbanks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Fairbanks checks a low kick from Matonen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matonen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fairbanks. Matonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fairbanks.
Matonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matonen throws a leg kick which misses Fairbanks's front leg but catches the back leg as Fairbanks tries to avoid it.
Fairbanks avoids the head kick by Matonen.
Fairbanks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matonen throws a body punch but Fairbanks moves out of range.
Matonen moves away from the strike by Fairbanks.
Matonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Matonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fairbanks misses with a wild body shot.
Fairbanks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fairbanks loads up on a big right hand but Matonen slips the punch.
Matonen is looking to chop away at Fairbanks's legs. #CL#
Fairbanks clinches.
Matonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fairbanks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Matonen prevents a body shot from Fairbanks.
Matonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Matonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matonen as Fairbanks tries to tie him up.
Fairbanks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fairbanks lands a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fairbanks is looking to control Matonen's arms but Matonen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fairbanks has his back to the cage.
Matonen is looking to break free of the clinch but Fairbanks has double underhooks.
Matonen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fairbanks prevents a body shot from Matonen.
Fairbanks pushes Matonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fairbanks.
Matonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fairbanks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matonen.
A short right from Matonen.
Matonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Usko Matonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Fairbanks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fairbanks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fairbanks misses with an uppercut.
Fairbanks misses with a hook.
Fairbanks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fairbanks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Matonen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fairbanks lands with a light punch inside.
Matonen misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Fairbanks.
Matonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Fairbanks - that landed with a thud.
#BC2#
Matonen breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairbanks wants to clinch.
Fairbanks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fairbanks misses with a looping left.
Fairbanks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matonen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matonen! But no joy.#T1#
Matonen lands a nice shot that snaps Fairbanks's head back.
Fairbanks looks to score with a jab to the body but Matonen is just out of range.
Matonen flicks out a counter leg kick but Fairbanks steps away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matonen.
Fairbanks jabs Matonen right on the nose. Matonen blinks but takes it well.
A combination from Fairbanks does no damage.
Matonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fairbanks manages to avoid it.
Matonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fairbanks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fairbanks has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Matonen.
Fairbanks scores with a jab. Matonen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matonen throws a low kick but Fairbanks avoids it.
Matonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Matonen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matonen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fairbanks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairbanks throws an off balance right hand
and Matonen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fairbanks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fairbanks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matonen, right into the meat.
#T2#
Fairbanks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matonen is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Fairbanks pushes Matonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Fairbanks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fairbanks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fairbanks can't find room to land a body shot as Matonen controls the action.
Matonen blocks a body shot from Fairbanks.
Matonen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fairbanks misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Matonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Matonen clinches up with Fairbanks and pushes him back against the cage.
Matonen misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks stalls.
Fairbanks scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Matonen lands a left hand.
Matonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks tries a body shot but Matonen blocks it.
Fairbanks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fairbanks tries to throw a body punch but Matonen avoids it by throwing Fairbanks back against the cage.
Fairbanks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fairbanks struggles to land a body shot inside as Matonen controls his hands.
Fairbanks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fairbanks stalling the fight.
Fairbanks digs a right hand underneath Matonen's ribcage. Matonen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fairbanks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matonen blocks a body shot from Fairbanks.
Matonen being controlled against the cage.
Fairbanks has Matonen pushed against the cage.#T4#
Matonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Matonen as the two fighters clinch.
Matonen tries to break the clinch but Fairbanks is controlling the position.
Fairbanks misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fairbanks.
Matonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fairbanks.
Nice body punch from Fairbanks.
Matonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fairbanks checks it well.
Matonen throws a leg kick
and Fairbanks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Fairbanks throws a right and a left that Matonen avoids nicely.
Fairbanks swings widly with a right hand
and Matonen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fairbanks thinking.
A leg kick checked by Fairbanks.#CL#
Matonen tries to keep at a distance but Fairbanks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fairbanks struggles to land a body shot inside as Matonen controls his hands.
Fairbanks wants to stall.
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 Desmond Fairbanks.
I think Fairbanks 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Fairbanks!
A very excited looking Desmond Fairbanks made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
PFC 155 Yamaguchi vs Bathory
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Matonen is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.
Good work by Thomas as he checks the leg kick.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Matonen.
Matonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
A thudding body kick lands there by Matonen!
Thomas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matonen 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.
Thomas stuns Matonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thomas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matonen misses with a body kick.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thomas misses with a body kick.
Thomas lands a right hook to the body.
Matonen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matonen looks to land a body kick but Thomas moved away.
Matonen misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Thomas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Come on Thomas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Matonen moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
A big left from Thomas misses.
Matonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matonen 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 Thomas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thomas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
A shot to the liver by Matonen. Beautiful body shot.
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick from Matonen.
Thomas lands a nice looking body shot.
Matonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matonen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matonen tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
Matonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Thomas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Matonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
A little feinted left hand from Matonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice combination there by Matonen.
Matonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.#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!
Thomas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice jab there from Thomas.
Matonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Thomas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Matonen.
Matonen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomas. Thomas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Matonen saw that one coming.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Thomas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thomas.
Matonen throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Matonen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3##CL#
Matonen drives through and clinches with Thomas against the cage.
Matonen misses with the head strike.
A short left from Matonen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matonen.
A head punch on the inside from Matonen fails to land.
Thomas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matonen is keeping busy.
Matonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Matonen digs a right hand into Thomas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thomas's gas tank.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Matonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thomas.
Thomas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matonen scores with a shot to the body.
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Matonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas throws a jab when Matonen was well out of range.
Matonen takes one to the side of the head.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Matonen saw that one coming.
Thomas connects with a single shot there.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thomas swings for the body but Matonen moves out of range.
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Matonen's shoulder, as Matonen tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Matonen.
Matonen misses with a low kick.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Thomas will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Matonen misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Matonen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
A combination from Matonen does no damage.
Thomas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Matonen slips under a jab.
Matonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Matonen tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
Matonen throws a leg kick but Thomas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matonen, as that shot connected.
Thomas throws a sloppy body shot
letting Matonen counter with a right hand.
Matonen misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Matonen is out of range.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matonen.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matonen throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Thomas blocks the leg kick.
#T1#
Matonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thomas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matonen at a distance.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Matonen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Thomas avoids it.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Matonen avoids it well. #CL#
Matonen has closed the distance and engaged Thomas in a clinch.
Thomas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Thomas.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matonen blocks a jab.
Matonen misses with a wild combination.
Matonen misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Matonen saw that one coming.#T2#
Thomas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matonen misses with a low kick.
Matonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thomas checks it well.
A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matonen.
Matonen misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Matonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
Thomas looks to land a combination. Matonen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas tries to score with a low kick but Matonen moves his leg out of the way.
Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thomas flicks out a counter leg kick but Matonen steps away.
Matonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Matonen.
Usko Matonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas takes a swing at Matonen's ribcage but misses.
Tom Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thomas cracks Matonen with an open hand slap.#T3#
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Matonen tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thomas connects with a body shot.
Matonen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Matonen is out of range.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Matonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Thomas 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.
Thomas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matonen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Thomas lands with an overhand left.
Matonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thomas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Matonen avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Matonen moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thomas.
Thomas lands with a right to the head.
Matonen misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Matonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matonen.
An attempted straight right counter from Matonen misses the target.
Matonen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thomas backs up against the cage.
Matonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thomas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Matonen.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Matonen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matonen throws a leg kick but Thomas moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tom Thomas 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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Matonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matonen.
Matonen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Matonen.
Thomas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL#
Matonen clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Thomas on the inside.
Matonen pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Matonen manages to break the clinch.
Matonen staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Matonen.
Thomas tries to clinch but Matonen moves out of range.
Matonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.#CL#
Thomas tries to keep at a distance but Matonen has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
A short right from Thomas on the inside.
Thomas has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Matonen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thomas can turn it around.#BC2#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Matonen scores with a leg kick.
Matonen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thomas misses with an uppercut
and Matonen counters with a good low kick that Thomas was not able to check.
Thomas throws an off balance right hand
and Matonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matonen throws a leg kick which misses Thomas's front leg but catches the back leg as Thomas tries to avoid it.
Matonen misses with a straight right.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Matonen saw that one coming.
Thomas with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Matonen misses the target.
Thomas lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Matonen counter with a right hand.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thomas throws the left hand but Matonen avoids the punch easily.
Matonen drops his hands momentarily and Thomas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thomas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Matonen does no damage.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Matonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matonen is looking to clinch.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Matonen misses the target.
Matonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Thomas's head.
Matonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Usko Matonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Matonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matonen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thomas to score with a decent uppercut.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Matonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.
Matonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
A counter left hand to the body from Matonen misses its target.
Thomas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Matonen looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Matonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matonen looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
Matonen throwing a counter right hand but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Thomas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tom Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Matonen ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
A jab from Matonen misses.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Thomas jabs at Matonen's body.
Matonen ducks right into an uppercut from Thomas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Matonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas misses with a hook. Matonen ducked under it nicely.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Matonen.
Matonen throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thomas lands with an overhand left.
Thomas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Matonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tom Thomas.
I've got Thomas 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
BCS 11
Date: Dec 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Metharom misses with an uppercut. Matonen saw that one coming.
Metharom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Metharom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matonen, right into the meat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Metharom.
Metharom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matonen throws a head kick but Metharom moves out of range.
Matonen throws out a loose jab but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Metharom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Metharom tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matonen is able to avoid easily.
Metharom moves away from the strike by Matonen.
Matonen throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Metharom throws a leg kick but Matonen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Metharom misses with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Matonen clinches. #T1#
Metharom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Metharom misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Metharom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matonen blocks a low kick nicely.
Metharom throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matonen.
Metharom feints and then cracks Matonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matonen down.
Metharom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matonen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matonen blocks a jab.#CL#
Metharom gets tackled into the cage by Matonen. Matonen maintains the clinch.
Metharom misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Matonen as the two fighters clinch.
Matonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Metharom.
Metharom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matonen pushes Metharom back against the cage and 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.
Metharom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metharom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Metharom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Matonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Metharom backwards.
Metharom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metharom tries to throw a body punch but Matonen avoids it by throwing Metharom back against the cage.
Metharom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Metharom. #BC#
Matonen manages to break the clinch.
Metharom throws a low kick but Matonen moves out of range easily.
Matonen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Matonen avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Matonen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Metharom moves out of range as Matonen throws a body kick.
Matonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Metharom. That did some damage!
Matonen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Matonen misses with a body kick.
Matonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matonen throws a nice looking combination but Metharom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Metharom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matonen's calf.
Metharom checks a low kick from Matonen.
Matonen defending well as Metharom loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Metharom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Metharom misses with a two punch combination.
Matonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Metharom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matonen swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Matonen catches Metharom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Metharom flicks out a counter leg kick but Matonen steps away.
Metharom on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Metharom staying out of range there.
Metharom tried to score with a low kick but Matonen checks it.
Metharom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matonen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Metharom.
Metharom throws a body kick that misses.
Metharom misses with a leg kick.
Matonen misses with a wild body shot.
Matonen is looking to chop away at Metharom's legs. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matonen moves forwards but Metharom connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Klahan Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Metharom. That did some damage!
Metharom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A low kick from Metharom misses
and Matonen counters with a nice leg kick.
Metharom checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Metharom moves into the clinch successfully.
Metharom presses Matonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Matonen drives through and clinches with Metharom against the cage.
Metharom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Metharom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matonen working aggressively here.
Matonen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Metharom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Metharom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matonen.
Matonen blocking some punches.
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 Usko Matonen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Metharom throws a low kick but Matonen moves out of range easily.
Matonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Matonen takes the fight into the clinch.
Matonen tries to work over Metharom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metharom misses with a body punch.
Matonen is trying to push Metharom away but Metharom has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Metharom lands a nice shot to the body.
Matonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Metharom.
Matonen lands with a left to the head.
Matonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matonen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matonen lands a shoulder strike.
Metharom has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Matonen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Metharom can turn it around.
Matonen taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Matonen manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Matonen rushes Metharom and presses him up against the cage.
Metharom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matonen's elbow.
Metharom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Metharom has Matonen pressed against the cage, preventing Matonen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Metharom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Metharom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Matonen misses with the head strike.
Matonen throws a head punch that misses.
Matonen digs a right hand into Metharom's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Metharom's gas tank.
Metharom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matonen.
Metharom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Metharom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Metharom lands a left hand.
Metharom misses with a body punch.
Matonen cracks Metharom with a nice body shot.
Metharom misses with a punch on the inside.
Matonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Matonen is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Matonen.
Matonen lands a body shot.
Metharom swings wildly with an uppercut but Matonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Metharom backwards.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Matonen tries to throw a body punch but Metharom avoids it by throwing Matonen back against the cage.
Matonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Matonen lands a shot to the body.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Metharom circles away quickly and effectively.
Metharom lands a nice shot that snaps Matonen's head back.
Metharom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matonen's calf.
Matonen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Metharom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Metharom throws a low kick but Matonen moves out of range easily.
Matonen misses with a combination
enabling Metharom to counter with a crisp jab.
Matonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metharom.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matonen.
Metharom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Metharom blocks a low kick nicely.
Matonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metharom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Metharom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
#T3#
Matonen thuds his right hand into Metharom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matonen.
Metharom throws out a leg kick but Matonen moves out of range and Metharom only half commits.
Metharom throws a body shot but no joy.
Crunch! Metharom slams his shin into Matonen's torso.
Metharom looks for the body kick but Matonen saw that one coming.
Metharom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matonen tries a low kick but Metharom avoids it.
Matonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Metharom slips a jab from Matonen.
Matonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matonen throws a head kick but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matonen throws a shot from downtown. Metharom moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Metharom! But no joy.
Matonen misses with a body kick.
Metharom is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Matonen misses the jab.
Matonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Metharom. #T4#
Metharom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matonen slips a straight right by Metharom.
Jab by Metharom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metharom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Metharom lands a really nice looking cross but Matonen seems unphased.
Metharom stuns Matonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Metharom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Metharom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metharom scores with a kick to the midsection.
Metharom gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Metharom lands the left hand.
Metharom throws a low kick but Matonen avoids it.
Metharom thuds a left hand into Matonen's body.
Matonen swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Matonen misses with a kick to the body.
Matonen connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matonen lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Usko Matonen dominated that second 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!
#R3#
Metharom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matonen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Donk. Matonen catches Metharom right on the button with a cross.
Matonen misses with a hook.
Matonen avoids the head kick by Metharom.
Metharom throws a front kick that sends Matonen stumbling back into the cage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Metharom.
Matonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Matonen wants to clinch up but Metharom keeps it at a distance.
Metharom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom checks a leg kick nicely.
Matonen moves out of range of the body kick from Metharom.
Matonen 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.
Metharom bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matonen blocks a low kick nicely.
Metharom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matonen.
Metharom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Metharom throws a lazy right hand but Matonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Metharom, right into the meat.
Metharom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Metharom.
Metharom swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Matonen.
That kick from Metharom tenderised Matonen's leg. Matonen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Metharom scores with the left hand. Matonen knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Matonen has closed the distance and engaged Metharom in a clinch.
Metharom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Metharom lands a body punch.
Matonen wants to get back to striking at distance but Metharom won't allow it.
Matonen blocks a body shot from Metharom.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Matonen lands a body shot.
Metharom tries a body shot but Matonen blocks it.
Matonen stalling.
Matonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Metharom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Usko Matonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom lands a hook that snaps the head of Matonen backwards.
Matonen blocking some punches.
Metharom works on Matonen's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Metharom misses with a body punch.
Matonen blocks a body shot from Metharom.
Metharom has a couple of punches blocked by Matonen.
Metharom working aggressively here.
Metharom misses with a body punch.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom has a couple of punches blocked by Matonen.
#T3#
Metharom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Metharom throws a head punch that misses.
Metharom tries a body shot but Matonen blocks it.
Metharom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Metharom digs a right hand into Matonen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matonen's gas tank.
Metharom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Metharom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Metharom throws a punch but it's blocked by Matonen.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Metharom struggles to land a body shot inside as Matonen controls his hands.
Metharom misses with the head strike.
Metharom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Matonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Metharom tries a body shot but Matonen blocks it.
Metharom lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Metharom.
Metharom misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matonen.
Metharom throws a punch but it's blocked by Matonen.
Metharom tries to throw a body punch but Matonen avoids it by throwing Metharom back against the cage.
Matonen prevents a body shot from Metharom.
Matonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Klahan Metharom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Metharom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klahan Metharom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matonen 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Usko Matonen!
Usko Matonen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
EFC Hepple vs Hooper
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Jafar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jafar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab from Jafar.#CL2#
Matonen moves into range and clinches up with Jafar.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Our sources have told us that Jafar has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Matonen fails to land.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Matonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matonen feints and then cracks Jafar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jafar down.
Matonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jafar slips a jab from Matonen.
Matonen throws a body kick that misses.
Matonen connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matonen takes one on the button.
Matonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jafar throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Matonen.
Matonen tries to score with a low kick but Jafar moves his leg out of the way.
Jafar lands with an uppercut that bounces Matonen off the cage and back into range.
Jafar connects with a body shot.
Jafar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matonen.#T1#
Jafar loads up on a big right hand but Matonen slips the punch.
Matonen throws a push kick but Jafar slaps the foot to one side.
Jafar checks a leg kick nicely.
Matonen connects with a leg kick. Jafar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jafar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matonen takes one to the chin there.
Matonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jafar's sensitive parts.
Matonen misses with a right hand
enabling Jafar to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Matonen.
Jafar scores with the left hand. Matonen knows he should have avoided that one.
Matonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Jafar. That snapped Matonen's head back.
Matonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jafar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jafar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matonen lands the left hand.
Jafar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Jafar scores with the left hand. Matonen knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice jab there from Jafar. #CL#
Jafar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
Matonen stalling against the cage.
A short right from Jafar on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Jafar.
Matonen blocking some punches.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Matonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jafar as Matonen tries to tie him up.
Matonen cracks Jafar with a nice body shot.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matonen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar. #BC2#
Matonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Matonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jafar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jafar missing with a left hand there. Matonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick from Matonen lands but Jafar takes it in his stride.
Jafar throws the left hand but Matonen avoids the punch easily.
Jafar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matonen tries to clinch
and Jafar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jafar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matonen can pounce on him.
Jafar missing with a left hand there. Matonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Matonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matonen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jafar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matonen throws out the jab.
Jafar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Matonen is just out of range.#T4#
Matonen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jafar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jafar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matonen.
Jafar takes a swing at Matonen's ribcage but misses.
Jafar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matonen throws out the jab.
It looked like Jafar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Matonen misses
and Jafar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matonen connects with the punch.
Jafar slips a jab from Matonen.
Matonen throws a low kick but Jafar moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Jafar misses its target.
Matonen moves forwards but Jafar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jafar blocks a head kick by Matonen.
Jafar misses with a left hand
and Matonen counters with an outside leg kick.
Jafar takes a swing at Matonen's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matonen throws a head kick that misses.
Jafar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jafar fails in his attempt to 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 Nuri Jafar 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#
Jafar misses with an uppercut. Matonen saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Jafar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matonen doesn't seem phased though.
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
Matonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matonen misses with a right hand
and Jafar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jafar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jafar throws a hook but Matonen blocks it.
Jafar checks a leg kick.
Jafar lands a nice looking body shot.
Jafar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nuri Jafar is winning the standup battle so far.
Jafar moves out of range of the body kick from Matonen.
A telegraphed right hand from Jafar misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matonen throws a leg kick
and Jafar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jafar lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matonen cracks the inside of Jafar's front leg.
Jafar punishes Matonen's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Jafar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jafar throws a body punch but Matonen moves out of range.
Jafar is looking to clinch but Matonen is avoiding it.
Decent striking displayed by Jafar there.
A jab from Jafar does it's job there.
Jafar lands a jab to the head.
Jafar connects with a right hand. Matonen shakes it off.
Jafar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matonen's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Matonen. Jafar shrugs it off though.
Matonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jafar checks it well.
Jafar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Matonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Jafar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matonen.
Jafar defending well as Matonen loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Matonen misses with a hook.
Matonen throws a chopping leg kick but Jafar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jafar throws an overhand right that lands on Matonen's shoulder, as Matonen tries to avoid the shot.
Matonen lands a head kick!
Jafar thuds a left hand into Matonen's body.
Matonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jafar misses with a looping right.
Jafar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matonen can do to turn this around?
Jafar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matonen! But no joy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jafar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matonen throws a head kick but Jafar moves out of range.
Matonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jafar lands with a hook. Matonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jafar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Matonen is just out of range.
Jafar scores with a decent looking hook.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Matonen throws a head kick that misses.
Matonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jafar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matonen wants to clinch up but Jafar keeps it at a distance.
Jafar blocks a head kick by Matonen.
Jafar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Matonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matonen misses with a hook
and Jafar counters with a nice uppercut.
Jafar blocks the body kick.
Matonen throws a head kick that misses.
Matonen tries a low kick but Jafar avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Jafar there.
Jafar missing with a left hand there. Matonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jafar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jafar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matonen in his tracks. #T4#
Jafar scores with a jab. Matonen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar avoids the head kick by Matonen.
Jafar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matonen.
Jafar connects with a body shot that sends Matonen's belly button to the back.
Jafar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jafar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matonen misses with a head kick.
Matonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jafar.
Jafar throws a hook to the side of Matonen's head but Matonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Jafar clinches with his opponent.
Matonen looking to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jafar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Matonen breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Jafar has managed to clinch.
Matonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Matonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Matonen misses with a low kick.
Matonen scores with a jab. Jafar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jafar backing away here, and Matonen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jafar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jafar tries to clinch up.
Matonen moves away from the strike by Jafar.
Jafar clobbers Matonen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jafar looks to throw the jab but Matonen is out of range.
Matonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jafar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jafar checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Matonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jafar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matonen.
Jafar checks the leg kick.
It looked like Jafar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Matonen is looking to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Matonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jafar throws a lazy right hand but Matonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jafar backing away here, and Matonen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Jafar blocks the low kick.
Matonen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jafar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matonen throws out the jab.
Jafar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jafar connects with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Jafar.#CL2#
Matonen drives through and clinches with Jafar against the cage.
A hook to the body from Jafar.
Matonen is leaning against Jafar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Matonen manages to break the clinch.
A cross from Jafar lands.
Jafar avoids the body shot from Matonen.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Jafar clinches.
Matonen blocking some punches.
Matonen blocking some punches.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Matonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Jafar.
Matonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Matonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jafar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matonen throws a head kick that misses.
Donk. Jafar catches Matonen right on the button with a cross.
Jafar with a nice cross.
Jafar swats away the attempt to clinch by Matonen.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot.
Jafar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Usko Matonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Nice defenses there by Matonen.
Matonen on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Jafar moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Matonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matonen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar takes a shot to the head.
Nuri Jafar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matonen misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Matonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jafar checks a low kick from Matonen.
A left lands for Jafar.#T4##CL#
Jafar has Matonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Matonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Matonen.
Nuri Jafar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matonen prevents a body shot from Jafar.
Jafar tries a body shot but Matonen blocks it.
Matonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Matonen.
Jafar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Matonen lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jafar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jafar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matonen moves away from the strike by 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuri Jafar!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nuri Jafar made sure he mentioned KOMBAT KLOTHING, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
EFC Turnbull vs Zexi
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Bunker misses with a left hand
and Matonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bunker misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bunker, as that shot connected.
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bunker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tony Bunker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matonen wants to clinch up but Bunker keeps it at a distance.
Bunker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bunker throws a head kick that misses
and Bunker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matonen throws the kick towards the body but Bunker avoids it.
Bunker looks to score with a jab to the body but Matonen is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Matonen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Matonen clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Bunker.
Matonen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Matonen has a couple of punches blocked by Bunker.
Bunker lands an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bunker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bunker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matonen misses with some punches.
Bunker throws a punch but it's blocked by Matonen.
Matonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunker.
Matonen is pressed up against the cage. Bunker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matonen down to the mat. Matonen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bunker moves out of range of the leg kick from Matonen.
Bunker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Matonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bunker cracks Matonen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bunker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bunker throws a leg kick that misses.
Matonen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Matonen 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.
Bunker dips to his left and cracks Matonen with an uppercut!#T2#
Bunker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bunker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunker scores with a decent looking hook.
Matonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bunker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matonen manages to avoid it.
Matonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bunker.
Matonen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Matonen loads up on a big right hand but Bunker slips the punch.
Matonen moves away from the strike by Bunker.
An attempted straight right counter from Matonen misses the target.
Matonen looks for the body kick but Bunker saw that one coming. #TD2#
Bunker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bunker showed some decent athleticism there.
Matonen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bunker. #T3#
Bunker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Matonen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bunker.
Matonen is adopting a defensive guard.
Bunker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bunker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matonen trying to keep a closed guard but Bunker is proving a slippery customer.
Bunker wants to control from the top but Matonen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Matonen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matonen misses with a body shot.
Bunker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bunker ducks right into an uppercut from Matonen.
Matonen stuffs the takedown attempt from Bunker. Bunker gets slowly back to his feet.
Matonen throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Bunker to counter with a crisp jab.
Bunker shoots in and drives through. Matonen sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bunker dominated that round.
That's time! Matonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bunker scores with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Bunker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bunker with a hook.
Matonen tries to clinch up but Bunker circles away and keeps his distance.
Bunker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matonen tries a low kick but Bunker avoids it.
Matonen jabs Bunker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bunker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Bunker backs away, Matonen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen connects with a single shot there.
Bunker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Matonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Bunker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Matonen misses with a looping right.
Matonen backing away here, and Bunker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bunker throws a head kick that Matonen semi-blocks.
Tony Bunker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matonen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bunker has time to react.
Bunker throws out a loose jab but Matonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Usko Matonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bunker lands a body shot.
Bunker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matonen is looking to clinch but Bunker is avoiding it.
Bunker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good shot there by Matonen.
Bunker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunker.
Bunker feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Matonen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matonen cracks Bunker with a good jab.
Bunker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bunker ducks under a wild hook from Matonen.
Bunker misses with a low kick.
Bunker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bunker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bunker lands a jab to Matonen's midsection.
Matonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bunker or perhaps it was just good defense by Matonen, which made it look bad.
Matonen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Usko Matonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Bunker.#T3#
A slow jab from Bunker misses its intended target.
Bunker moves away from the strike by Matonen.
Bunker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bunker connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD2#
Matonen tries to sprawl but Bunker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Matonen wants to improve his position but Bunker is controlling well.
Matonen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bunker.
Matonen manages to get to full guard.
Bunker distracts Matonen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bunker cracks Matonen with a solid left hand.#T4#
Matonen 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#
Bunker trying to control from the bottom.
Bunker keeping hold of Matonen's head, controlling as best he can.
Matonen trying to control the pace.
Bunker tries to get to full guard but Matonen has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tony Bunker 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#
Matonen slips under a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bunker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bunker throws a leg kick
and Matonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Matonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bunker.
Matonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bunker.
Bunker blocks a head kick by Matonen.
Matonen misses with a straight right.
Matonen tries to clinch but Bunker moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Matonen.
Bunker looks to score with a jab to the body but Matonen is just out of range.
Bunker tries for a takedown but Matonen circles away easily
and Matonen counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Bunker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matonen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matonen wants it to stay on the feet.
Matonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matonen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bunker cracks Matonen with a good jab.
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bunker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matonen throws a leg kick
and Bunker counters with a nice uppercut.
Bunker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matonen.
Bunker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matonen tries to avoid it but Bunker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matonen to the ground. Matonen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Usko Matonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Bunker.#T2#
A big left from Matonen misses.
Matonen throws a head kick but Bunker moves out of range.
Matonen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bunker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matonen throws a head kick but Bunker 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!
Nice shot lands for Matonen.
Bunker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bunker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tony Bunker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bunker thumps Matonen with a low kick.
Matonen throws a head kick that half lands.
A combination from Matonen does no damage.
Usko Matonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Bunker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bunker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matonen.
Bunker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matonen misses with an uppercut. Bunker saw that one coming.
Bunker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Bunker misses with a hook to the body
and Matonen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matonen 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.
Bunker scores with a jab to the body.
Matonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matonen thows a leg kick but Bunker checks it
and Matonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Matonen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bunker's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from Matonen misses the target.
Bunker punishes Matonen's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matonen looks to land a left hand but Bunker moved out of range nicely.
Bunker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matonen is out of range.
Bunker punishes Matonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Matonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bunker. That did some damage!
Matonen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Bunker.
I've got Bunker 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tony Bunker!
A relieved looking Tony Bunker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
EFC Finnegan vs Matusov
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Matonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Felipe Feltre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Matonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matonen missing with a left hand there. Feltre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matonen missing with a left hand there. Feltre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Feltre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Feltre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some bone on bone action there as Matonen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Feltre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matonen lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feltre fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matonen.
Matonen misses with an uppercut.
Matonen misses with a low kick.
Feltre 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.
Feltre misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Feltre feints and then cracks Matonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matonen down.
Matonen scores with the left hand. Feltre knows he should have avoided that one.
Matonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Feltre.
Feltre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Feltre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matonen misses with a straight left.
Feltre lands a lovely overhand right.
Feltre swats away the attempt to clinch by Matonen.
Matonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matonen throws out a counter right but Feltre avoids it with no problem.
Matonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Feltre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Feltre.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Matonen blocks the low kick.
Feltre thuds his right hand into Matonen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Feltre lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Feltre looks to throw a body kick
and Matonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matonen avoids the body shot from Feltre.
Feltre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Feltre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matonen misses with the combination.
Feltre throws a head kick but Matonen moves out of range.
Feltre moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMatonen.
Feltre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Matonen misses
and Feltre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Feltre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Matonen lands with a straight right. Feltre didn't see that one coming.#ROC2#
Feltre is rocked!
An inside leg kick lands from Feltre.
Feltre misses with the combination.
Feltre listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matonen blocks a head kick by Feltre.
Feltre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice jab there from Feltre.
Matonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Matonen looks to move away, Feltre throws a big counter combo but Matonen just gets out of the way.
Nice straight punches there by Feltre. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Feltre.
Matonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Feltre's head backwards.
Feltre misses with a jab to the body
and Matonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matonen throws out a leg kick but Feltre moves out of range and Matonen only half commits.
Matonen delivers a nice body kick.
Matonen lands a leg kick that knocks Feltre off balance momentarily.
Feltre misses with a hook to the body
#KD2#
and Matonen counters with a crisp one two that drops Feltre! Matonen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Feltre to his feet! Feltre is in big trouble!
Oh Feltre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Matonen lands a beautiful left hook that drops Feltre. Feltre tries to recover but Matonen is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Feltre lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Usko Matonen!
Usko Matonen 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.
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Event:
EFC Finnegan vs Quinteros
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Bunker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bunker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bunker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matonen throws out the jab.
Bunker throws out a counter right but Matonen avoids it with no problem.
Bunker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bunker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bunker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matonen wants to clinch.
Matonen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Secret Lab in the buildup to the fight.
Matonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bunker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bunker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matonen 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.
Bunker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bunker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice body kick from Bunker.
Matonen throws a nice looking combination but Bunker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bunker throws a jab when Matonen was well out of range.
Matonen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Matonen moves in looking to clinch but Bunker pushes him off.#T1#
Matonen throws a right hand that Bunker ducks under and follows up with a left that Bunker also avoids with ease.
Bunker looks for a takedown but Matonen sprawls well.
Matonen misses with an uppercut. Bunker saw that one coming.
Matonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bunker.
Bunker looks to throw a body kick
and Matonen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matonen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matonen.
Matonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bunker moves away.
Bunker looks to land a right hand but Matonen moved out of range.
Bunker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bunker scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Matonen.
It looked like Matonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Matonen thows a leg kick but Bunker checks it
and Bunker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bunker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matonen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bunker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bunker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bunker misses with a few strikes there.
Bunker wants to slow Matonen down by chopping away at his legs.
Matonen throwing a counter right hand but Bunker manages to avoid it.
Bunker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matonen.
Bunker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A lazy left from Bunker finds it's target.
Matonen throws a sloppy head kick and Bunker moves out of range easily.
Matonen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matonen throws a low kick but Bunker avoids it.
Matonen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bunker.#T3#
Matonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bunker.
Matonen misses with a wild body shot.
Matonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Matonen
and Bunker counters with a big head kick but Matonen shrugs it off.
Bunker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matonen on the side of the head.
Bunker defending well as Matonen loads up on a big left hand.
Bunker lands a jab-cross combination.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bunker.
Bunker throws the left hand but Matonen avoids the punch easily.
Bunker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bunker.
Matonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A low kick from Matonen misses #TD2#
and Bunker counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T4#
Matonen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bunker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bunker's back!
Good control from Matonen.
Bunker covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Matonen is not going to allow Bunker to sit and survive in this position.
Bunker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Bunker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony Bunker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Matonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Matonen tries to clinch up but Bunker circles away and keeps his distance.
Bunker just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bunker misses the target.
Matonen misses with a leg kick. #TD2#
Bunker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Matonen is trying to defend but Bunker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Matonen wants to control but Bunker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bunker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tony Bunker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matonen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bunker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matonen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bunker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bunker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bunker winds up and cracks Matonen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bunker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Matonen wants to get back to full guard.
Matonen has hold of Bunker's hands but Bunker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Matonen is controlling Bunker's trapped leg to prevent Bunker from advancing to side control.
Matonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bunker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matonen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Matonen trying to hold on to Bunker's head to control him but Bunker postures up.
Matonen won't allow Bunker to pass to mount. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matonen is holding on to half guard well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Well, if Bunker 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.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tony Bunker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Bunker.
Nice defenses there by Bunker.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matonen 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 Bunker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bunker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slow jab from Bunker misses its intended target.
Bunker lands a nice shot that snaps Matonen's head back.
Bunker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Matonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matonen misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Bunker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bunker landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Bunker trying to control the position from guard on top but Matonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bunker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bunker landing some decent shots from guard.
Matonen is controlling Bunker's posture.
Bunker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bunker looking to sit in guard and control but Matonen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Matonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bunker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Matonen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bunker wants to sweep but no luck.
Matonen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Matonen controlling the action here.
Bunker is looking for a sweep. Matonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matonen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bunker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Matonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunker is just out of range.
Bunker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bunker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Bunker shoots in and bounces Matonen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bunker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bunker distracts Matonen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Matonen keeping moving, preventing Bunker from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunker is looking to pass into half guard but Matonen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Matonen is in guard.#REVR#
Matonen postures up.
Bunker pulls Matonen in to control the position. #T1#
Matonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bunker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matonen trying to control but Bunker is working from the bottom.
Matonen advances position into side control!
Bunker can't do much from the bottom here.
Matonen in the domination position with Bunker hanging on.#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.
Matonen taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matonen trying to control the position but Bunker is working away.
Matonen wants to take a breather but Bunker manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Matonen.
Tony Bunker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matonen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Usko Matonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Bunker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bunker wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Matonen.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bunker.
Bunker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matonen on the side of the head.
Matonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bunker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matonen's calf.
Bunker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bunker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matonen throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Matonen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matonen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bunker just manages to avoid it.
Bunker digs a good hook to Matonen's body.
#CL#
Bunker tries to keep at a distance but Matonen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
Matonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Matonen.
Bunker letting Matonen take a breather here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Matonen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bunker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matonen misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matonen.
Bunker misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Bunker.
I've got Bunker 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Bunker!
Tony Bunker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EFC Pato vs Paa
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Jafar looks to land a left hand but Matonen moved out of range nicely.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch but Matonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jafar.
Matonen throws a nice head kick!
Matonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A good leg kick by Matonen. #CL2#
Jafar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matonen, pushing him back against the cage.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Matonen controls his hands.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Matonen fails to land.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matonen's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Matonen tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Matonen back against the cage.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Matonen.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jafar has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Matonen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Matonen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Matonen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jafar is keeping busy.
Jafar lands a nice uppercut.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matonen working aggressively here.
Matonen stalling in the clinch.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Matonen has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar working aggressively here.
A short left from Matonen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matonen.
Matonen blocking some punches.
Jafar pushes Matonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jafar blocking some punches.
Matonen effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Matonen is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Matonen fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jafar.
Matonen lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Jafar - that landed with a thud.
Matonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Matonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matonen misses with a body punch.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Matonen prevents a body shot from Jafar.
A short uppercut from Jafar.
Matonen working aggressively here.
Matonen looking to stall.
Matonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Matonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Jafar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matonen looking to stall.
Matonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Jafar lands a left hand.
A short right from Jafar on the inside.
Jafar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jafar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Matonen avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage.
Jafar lands an uppercut.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matonen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matonen blocks an uppercut.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Matonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Matonen prevents a body shot from Jafar.
A short body shot lands from Jafar as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matonen.
Matonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Matonen.
Matonen takes a shot to the head.
Matonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matonen throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar scores with a shot to the side of Matonen's head.
Matonen is trying to maintain a safe position but Jafar gets an underhook and turns Matonen into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jafar.
Matonen blocking some punches.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Matonen avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage. #BC#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jafar fails in his attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Matonen is predictable there
and Jafar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jafar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jafar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Matonen takes one to the chin there.
Matonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Jafar circles away.
Matonen tries a low kick but Jafar avoids it.
Matonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jafar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jafar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Jafar counters with a nice body shot.
Jafar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Matonen.
Matonen moves forwards but Jafar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matonen misses with a hook. Jafar ducked under it nicely.
Matonen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jafar in his tracks.
Jafar cracks Matonen with an open hand slap.
Matonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jafar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar scores with a nice right hand.
Jafar checks a low kick from Matonen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jafar! But no joy.
Matonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Jafar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jafar slips under a jab from Matonen.
Jafar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matonen misses with a looping right.
Jafar missing with a left hand there. Matonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jafar tests Matonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jafar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jafar looks to land a right hand but Matonen moved out of range.
Matonen takes a swing at Jafar's ribcage but misses.
Matonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jafar scores with a jab to the body.
Jafar lands with a hook. Matonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jafar tries to clinch but Matonen is having none of it.
Jafar throws a looping overhand right but Matonen ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Matonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matonen tries to clinch but Jafar moves out of range.
Matonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matonen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jafar's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jafar swats away the attempt to clinch by Matonen.
Jafar takes a swing at Matonen's ribcage but misses.
Nuri Jafar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matonen is looking to chop away at Jafar's legs.
Jafar blocks a head kick by Matonen.
Jafar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matonen manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Jafar blocks the leg kick.
Matonen tries to clinch but Jafar is having none of it.
Jafar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good leg kick by Matonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matonen moves away from the strike by Jafar.
Matonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jafar blocks a head kick by Matonen.
Jafar throws a hook to the side of Matonen's head but Matonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Jafar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matonen tries to work over Jafar's front leg with a kick but Jafar checks it.
Matonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Jafar scores with a jab to the head.
Jafar scores with a jab to the head.
Matonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jafar checks it well.
Jafar digs a good body shot into Matonen's ribs.
A leg kick checked by Jafar.
Jafar lands with a nice body punch.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Matonen instigates a clinch.
Matonen blocks an uppercut.
Matonen blocking some punches.
Matonen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Matonen lands a body shot. #T4#
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matonen backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matonen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jafar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jafar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Matonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Matonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matonen.
Matonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matonen cracks Jafar with a nice body shot.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Matonen manages to break the clinch.
Matonen darts in trying to clinch
and Matonen 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.
Nuri Jafar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Matonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Jafar circles away.
Matonen avoids the body shot from Jafar.
Matonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jafar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jafar.
Jab from Matonen.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matonen.
Good standup being displayed there by Jafar as he connects with a hook.
Jafar misses with a looping left.
Jafar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jafar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar throws a hook but Matonen avoids it easily.
Matonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jafar.
Jafar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matonen.
Matonen throws a head kick that Jafar semi-blocks.
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!
Matonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of Matonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1##CL2#
Jafar moves into the clinch.
Jafar pushes Matonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jafar.
Jafar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matonen blocks an uppercut.
Jafar lands a body shot.
Matonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matonen trying to control the position but instead, Jafar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Matonen into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jafar.
Matonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jafar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Jafar lands a body shot.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matonen backwards. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Jafar.
Matonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matonen backwards.
Jafar lands a nice uppercut.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar lands a right hand.
Jafar blocks a body shot from Matonen.
Matonen blocking some punches.
Nuri Jafar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matonen's elbow.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Matonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jafar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Usko Matonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Matonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Matonen moves into the clinch.
Jafar is leaning against Matonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Matonen.
Matonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Matonen stalling in the clinch.
Matonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Matonen.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nuri Jafar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jafar.
Matonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matonen or not. #T4#
Matonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar lands an uppercut.
Matonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Jafar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jafar.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matonen stalling against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jafar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jafar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jafar prevents a body shot from Matonen.
Matonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuri Jafar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jafar 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuri Jafar!
An intense looking Nuri Jafar took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'where's my money'.
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Event:
EFC Maeda vs Petrone
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Van Der Dusse misses.
Matonen missing with a left hand there. Van Der Dusse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Der Dusse punishes Matonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Der Dusse tries to bum rush Matonen with a series of wild strikes but Matonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matonen throws a one two combo.
Van Der Dusse throws a body punch but Matonen moves out of range.
Matonen punishes Van Der Dusse's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Van Der Dusse scores with a takedown into Matonen's guard.
Van Der Dusse has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matonen wants to sweep here but Van Der Dusse controlling him for the moment.
Van Der Dusse trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Van Der Dusse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Der Dusse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Van Der Dusse postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Der Dusse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van Der Dusse.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van Der Dusse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matonen is controlling Van Der Dusse's posture.
Van Der Dusse throwing strikes but missing.
Van Der Dusse throwing strikes but missing.
Van Der Dusse with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van Der Dusse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matonen controlling Van Der Dusse's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Matonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Van Der Dusse throwing strikes but missing.
Van Der Dusse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Der Dusse shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matonen counters with a nice leg kick.
Van Der Dusse throws an off balance right hand
and Matonen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Matonen darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Van Der Dusse throws a big shot that misses.
Van Der Dusse misses with a wild combination.
Matonen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Van Der Dusse with a body shot.
Van Der Dusse takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matonen thuds a left hand into Van Der Dusse's body.
Matonen jabs Van Der Dusse to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Der Dusse misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Van Der Dusse swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Matonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Van Der Dusse's knee momentarily.
Van Der Dusse avoids the body shot from Matonen.
Van Der Dusse misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Der Dusse. Matonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Van Der Dusse throws a big shot that misses.
Matonen is looking for the big counter here.
Matonen misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Matonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matonen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Matonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Der Dusse finds it's way round the side to connect with Matonen's head.
Van Der Dusse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthon Van Der Dusse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Der Dusse throws a hook to the side of Matonen's head but Matonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matonen digs a good hook to Van Der Dusse's body.
Matonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matonen lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matonen. Van Der Dusse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Der Dusse misses with a body shot.
Van Der Dusse throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matonen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matonen with a nice cross.
Matonen looks to land a combination. Van Der Dusse sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Van Der Dusse cracks Matonen with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Usko Matonen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
It's a brutal combination of punches from Matonen! Van Der Dusse is backing up but he can't get away as Matonen lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Van Der Dusse and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Usko Matonen!
After the fight, Usko Matonen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
EFC Gozen vs Matsuoka
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
The Crab takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice cross by The Crab.
The Crab changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matonen tries to avoid it but The Crab manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matonen to the ground. Matonen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Crab closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matonen circles away.
A big left from The Crab misses.
The Crab just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMatonen.
The Crab misses with a looping left.
The Crab with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matonen to score with a decent uppercut.
The Crab looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The Crab doesn't manage to clinch there - Matonen circles away.
Matonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matonen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've been told by Matonen's head coaches at Secret Lab that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Matonen looks to score with a jab to the body but The Crab is just out of range.
The Crab throws a hook but Matonen avoids it easily.
The Crab jabs at Matonen's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Matonen.
The Crab lands a jab to the nose.
Matonen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Crab looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Crab misses with the combination.
Matonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Matonen scoring well with a low kick there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Crab.
Usko Matonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Crab.
Matonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Crab throws out the jab. #TD2#
The Crab closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Matonen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The Crab looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matonen is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
The Crab is looking for a kimura but Matonen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Crab to get the leverage. #T2#
The Crab not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Crab has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Crab wants to free his trapped foot but Matonen is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
The Crab is looking for a kimura here.
Matonen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Crab's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Crab's back!
The Crab tries to roll but Matonen sticks to his back.
The Crab is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matonen is riding his opponent, not letting The Crab buck him off.
Matonen controlling well, preventing The Crab from escaping the position.
#T3#
The Crab keeps trying to improve his position.
Matonen biding his time, looking for the opening.
The Crab is in bad spot here.
Matonen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Matonen avoiding The Crab 's attempts to control his hands.
Matonen really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for The Crab.
The Crab wants to escape the position.
Matonen is not going to allow The Crab to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
Matonen has the hooks in. The Crab is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Matonen biding his time, looking for the opening.
The Crab tries to escape but Matonen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Matonen controlling the position well here. The Crab rolled but Matonen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Matonen trying to control momentarily.
The Crab rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
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 Usko Matonen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Matonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Crab throws out the jab.
Matonen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Matonen slips under a jab from The Crab.
A quick step to the side and Matonen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Crab is looking to clinch.
Matonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Crab.
Matonen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The Crab walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A good leg kick by Matonen.
The Crab throws a jab but it's blocked by Matonen.
Matonen connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matonen.
The Crab throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matonen connects with a body shot.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt
and Matonen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matonen scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Crab throws the left hand but Matonen avoids the punch easily.
Matonen is looking to wear down The Crab with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The Crab misses with a right hand
and Matonen counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Henry The Crab has been cut.
Matonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
The Crab throws a right and a left that Matonen avoids nicely.
Matonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Matonen.
The Crab moves in looking to clinch but Matonen pushes him off.
Matonen connects with a leg kick. The Crab looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The Crab tries to clinch up.#CL#
Matonen has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, The Crab scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Usko Matonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matonen lands with a shot to the body.
Matonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matonen throws a shot 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!
The Crab looks to land a right hand but Matonen moved out of range.
The Crab takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matonen takes a swing at The Crab's ribcage but misses. #T2##CL#
The Crab tries to keep at a distance but Matonen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matonen misses with a punch to the body.
The Crab misses with the head strike.
The Crab is looking to take this one to the mat.
Matonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Crab.
Matonen prevents the takedown attempt.
Usko Matonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matonen.
A nice left hand lands by Matonen.
#BC#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Crab 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.#TD2#
The Crab shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Matonen is trying to defend but The Crab finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The Crab is breathing heavily.
The Crab prevents Matonen from improving his position.
Henry The Crab has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
The Crab is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Matonen to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T3#
Matonen keeping moving, preventing The Crab from controlling successfully.
The Crab wants to pass the guard but Matonen is keeping the position.
The Crab is fighting to break Matonen's control of his arms but Matonen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Matonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Matonen, not yet.
The Crab throwing strikes but missing.
Matonen has The Crab pulled in close to control his posture.
The Crab trying to control but Matonen is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matonen seems keen to control The Crab's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Crab connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The Crab is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matonen.
The Crab swings for the body but Matonen moves out of range.
The Crab on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matonen. Matonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Matonen fakes the leg kick and cracks The Crab in the body.
The Crab has a takedown stuffed.
Matonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Crab can do to turn this around?
A kick lands to the mid section there for Matonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Usko Matonen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henry The Crab's cut.
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#
Matonen lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
The Crab closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Matonen quickly recovers to half guard.
The Crab is pressing down on Matonen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matonen is holding on for now. #SUB2#
The Crab is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Matonen manages to get to full guard.
The Crab stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen keeping moving, preventing The Crab from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Matonen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Matonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Crab manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The Crab looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
The Crab looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Crab looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Matonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matonen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Henry The Crab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Usko Matonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Matonen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
The Crab is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matonen defends well.#T3#
Matonen sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matonen.
Nice takedown defense from Matonen. No joy for The Crab on that attempt.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown but Matonen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Crab takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Crab throws an off balance right hand
and Matonen counters with a left and a right that stings The Crab.
Matonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Crab misses with an uppercut
and Matonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matonen tests The Crab's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matonen jabs at The Crab's body.#T4#
The Crab doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Crab misses with the combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Crab is defended easily by Matonen.
Usko Matonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
Matonen connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Crab.
Matonen scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Crab throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matonen's waist but Matonen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Crab off to one side.
Matonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Crab throws a hook to the side of Matonen's head but Matonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Usko Matonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matonen, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Usko Matonen!
A very excited looking Usko Matonen 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 Henry The Crab had this to say: 'Respect man, respect!'.
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Event:
EFC Whymer vs Lampton
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Nobody uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matonen.
#CL#
Matonen has closed the distance and engaged Nobody in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Nobody controls his hands.
Nobody is trying to force a seperation but Matonen has the dominant position.#TD2#
Nobody gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Matonen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nobody sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matonen defending well though.
Nobody thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matonen wants to get back to full guard.
Matonen trying to hold on to Nobody's head to control him but Nobody postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matonen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nobody scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Nobody there.
Matonen taking some punishment here, with Nobody in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matonen is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Nobody working Matonen over with strikes.
Nobody has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nobody missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Matonen is holding on to half guard well.
Nobody landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nobody throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nobody throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nobody looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nobody not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matonen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nobody throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nobody working over Matonen with some ground and pound. Matonen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nobody thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nobody tries to pass to full mount but Matonen defends it. #T2#
Nobody missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matonen wants to control but Nobody is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matonen tries to get to full guard but Nobody has control of the leg.
Matonen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nobody missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SU2#
Nobody decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nobody.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nobody ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matonen with a hook.
Matonen cracks Nobody with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nobody throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matonen throws the kick towards the body but Nobody avoids it.
Nobody blocks a leg kick.
Nobody throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nobody tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Matonen.
Nobody tests Matonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nobody lands with a straight right. Matonen didn't see that one coming.
Nobody rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nobody dives in and grabs Matonen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matonen pushes down on Nobody's head and hops out.
Matonen avoids the head kick by Nobody.
Matonen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nobody just manages to avoid it.
Nobody ducks under a wild hook from Matonen.
Nobody lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matonen throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nobody! But no joy.
Nobody throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nobody misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matonen tried to counter with a leg kick but Nobody avoided it.
Nobody looks to score with a jab to the body but Matonen is just out of range.
Nobody throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matonen.
Matonen takes a swing at Nobody's ribcage but misses.
Matonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nobody.#T4#
Matonen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Nobody. That snapped Matonen's head back.
Matonen tries to clinch up.
Nobody throws the left hand but Matonen avoids the punch easily.
Nobody avoids the body shot from Matonen.
Nobody lunges at Matonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matonen's hand.
Matonen slips a straight right by Nobody.
Matonen throws a shot to the body.
Nobody misses with a straight left.
Matonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nobody looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Matonen.
Nobody throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nobody lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matonen looks to land a body kick but Nobody moved away.
Nobody chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matonen can pounce on him.
Nobody lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Nobody dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Matonen is looking to slow Nobody down with leg kicks.
Good work by Matonen as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Matonen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nobody.
Nobody lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nobody.
Matonen dodges the punch combination from Nobody.
Matonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nobody missing with a left hand there. Matonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nobody takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Decent striking displayed by Matonen there.
Nobody throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matonen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nobody's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Matonen rushes Nobody and presses him up against the cage.
Matonen has a couple of punches blocked by Nobody.
Nobody misses with a body punch.
Nobody has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Matonen after a bit of a struggle.
Matonen has a couple of punches blocked by Nobody.
#T1#
Matonen is working Nobody over against the cage.
Matonen gets through Nobody's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Nobody pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Matonen.
Matonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nobody.
Nobody is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matonen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Usko Matonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matonen lands a nice shot that snaps Nobody's head back.
A head kick misses from Matonen.
Matonen throws a head kick but Nobody moves out of range.
Matonen tries to clinch but Nobody moves out of range.
Nobody on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nobody 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#
Matonen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nobody prevents a body shot from Matonen.
Nice body punch from Nobody - that landed with a thud.
Nobody is trying to break the clinch but Matonen is controlling him.
Matonen trying to control the position but instead, Nobody has worked for underhooks and has pushed Matonen into the cage.
Nobody has had enough of the clinch but Matonen keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Matonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Nobody.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nobody. #BC2#
Nobody pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matonen ducks under a wild hook from Nobody.
A big left from Nobody misses.
Nobody looks to land a right hand but Matonen moved out of range.
Matonen misses with a left hand
and Nobody counters with a left to the body.
Matonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nobody lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nobody.
Nobody has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nobody misses with a wild combination.
Nobody throws a combination. Matonen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nobody takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T3#
Nobody cracks Matonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nobody walks into a left hand.
Nobody on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matonen. Matonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Nobody has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matonen.
Matonen avoids the body shot from Nobody.
#CL#
Matonen takes the fight into the clinch.
Nobody is trying to break free.
Matonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Nobody is trying to trip Matonen. He has hold of a leg but Matonen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nobody persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nobody postures up in Matonen's guard and throws a big left but Matonen blocks it.
Nobody working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nobody missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nobody throwing strikes from guard but Matonen blocks nicely.
Nobody loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matonen is on top in guard.
#REVR##ES2#
Nobody has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Matonen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Matonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nobody finds it's way round the side to connect with Matonen's head.
Nice shot by Nobody.
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nobody paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nobody misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Matonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matonen defending well as Nobody loads up on a big left hand.
Nobody cracks the inside of Matonen's front leg.
Nobody misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nobody just misses with a punch to the body.
Matonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Nobody.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nigel Nobody 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#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nobody. Matonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nobody takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matonen takes one to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Nobody drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nobody missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nobody content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nobody is one step ahead there.
Matonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nobody throws a strike but Matonen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Matonen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nobody wants to get back to his feet but Matonen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Nobody pushes Matonen off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T1##CL#
Nobody tries to keep at a distance but Matonen has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Matonen fails to land.
Nobody is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nobody's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC2#
Nobody breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Nobody throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nobody lands a jab to the nose.
Matonen misses with a body kick.
Nobody tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Nobody.
Nobody ducks under a wild hook from Matonen.
Nobody avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nobody is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matonen.
Nobody throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matonen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nobody has time to react.#T2#
Matonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Nobody is just out of range.
Matonen throws a lazy right hand but Nobody sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nobody throws a nice looking combination but Matonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice uppercut there from Nobody.
Nobody with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Matonen.
A jab from Nobody misses.
A swing and a miss from Matonen.
Nobody connects with a single shot there.
Matonen misses with a straight left.
Matonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matonen slips under a jab from Nobody.
Nobody tries to bum rush Matonen with a series of wild strikes but Matonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nobody swinging wildly here.
Usko Matonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Matonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nobody's sensitive parts.
Matonen scores with a body shot.
Matonen dodges the punch combination from Nobody.
Matonen connects with a jab.
Matonen throws out a loose jab but Nobody uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Nobody releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nobody is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matonen.
Nobody throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nobody is out of range.
A cross from Matonen lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nobody.
Nobody misses the jab.#T4#
Matonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nobody keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nobody looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nobody throws a lazy right hand but Matonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nobody lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nobody pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matonen tried to score with a low kick but Nobody checks it.
Nobody misses with a wild body shot.
Nobody wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nobody swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matonen with a jab.
Matonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nobody feints a jab promting Matonen to slip. Nobody then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Matonen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Matonen as he connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nigel Nobody comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nobody 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel Nobody!
A victorious Nigel Nobody thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EFC Lambton vs Gustafsson
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Matonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ruenroeng is out of range and Matonen settles back down.
Ruenroeng attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ruenroeng lands a right hook to the body.
Matonen lands with an overhand left.
Ruenroeng throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruenroeng fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ruenroeng looks to land a body kick but Matonen moved away.
Matonen 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.
Matonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ruenroeng tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matonen tries to clinch there but Ruenroeng circles away.
Ruenroeng tries to land a front kick but Matonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matonen looks to land a body kick but Ruenroeng moved away.
Ruenroeng attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch there but Matonen circles away.
Ruenroeng takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matonen scores with a hook to the body. Ruenroeng takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruenroeng throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Matonen counters with a thumping low kick.
Samak Ruenroeng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruenroeng with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matonen misses with a body kick.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Matonen.
Ruenroeng jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Matonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Ruenroeng on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ruenroeng finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ruenroeng on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matonen drops his hands momentarily and Ruenroeng takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ruenroeng fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matonen manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Matonen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ruenroeng is looking to chop away at Matonen's legs.
Ruenroeng is looking to land body kicks.
Ruenroeng with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ruenroeng lands a leg kick that knocks Matonen off balance momentarily.
Matonen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruenroeng. Matonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matonen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matonen 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.
Ruenroeng lands with a hook. Matonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matonen.
Matonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruenroeng.
#CL2#
Matonen darts in and clinches Ruenroeng up against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Matonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruenroeng checks a leg kick.
Ruenroeng ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matonen slips under a jab from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ruenroeng thumps Matonen with a low kick.
Matonen tries to clinch up but Ruenroeng circles away and keeps his distance.
Matonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Matonen.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot.
Matonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ruenroeng. That's going to slow Matonen down.
Ruenroeng wants to land a leg kick but Matonen is out of range.
Matonen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ruenroeng takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ruenroeng scores with a nice head shot.
Matonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Matonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruenroeng is just out of range.
Ruenroeng scores with a push kick.
Ruenroeng throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Ruenroeng thumps Matonen with a low kick.
A head kick from Ruenroeng lands but Matonen takes it in his stride.
Ruenroeng lands a jab to the nose.
Matonen misses with an uppercut. Ruenroeng saw that one coming.#CL2#
Matonen moves into the clinch successfully.
Matonen is trying to stall.
Ruenroeng can't find room to land a body shot as Matonen controls the action.
Matonen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ruenroeng's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Matonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ruenroeng just misses with a elbow thrown towards Matonen's brow.
Matonen managing to block the knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng prevents a body shot from Matonen.
Matonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matonen gets through Ruenroeng's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng prevents a body shot from Matonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruenroeng letting Matonen take a breather here.
Matonen misses with a punch to the body.
Ruenroeng keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matonen's efforts to push away.
Matonen lands a right hand.
Matonen misses with a punch to the body.
Ruenroeng can't find room to land a body shot as Matonen controls the action.
Ruenroeng can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Ruenroeng breaks the clinch.
Ruenroeng pushes Matonen away with a front kick.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matonen.
Ruenroeng lands a really nice looking cross but Matonen seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matonen throws the kick towards the body but Ruenroeng avoids it.
Ruenroeng looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ruenroeng tries to land a leg kick but Matonen saw it coming and moves away.
Ruenroeng works Matonen's body with 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 Samak Ruenroeng will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ruenroeng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matonen moves away.
Matonen swings for the body but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Ruenroeng tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick but Matonen moves out of range.
Matonen ducks under a wild hook from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses.
Matonen misses with a straight right.
Ruenroeng tries to land a leg kick but Matonen saw it coming and moves away.
Matonen avoids the body shot from Ruenroeng.
Matonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Matonen works Ruenroeng's body with a nice hook.
Matonen takes a swing at Ruenroeng's ribcage but misses.
Matonen misses with a straight right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruenroeng.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruenroeng.
Matonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matonen misses with an uppercut
and Ruenroeng counters with a nice leg kick.
Samak Ruenroeng is winning the standup battle so far.
Matonen tries to move into range but Ruenroeng moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ruenroeng misses with an uppercut.
Matonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruenroeng manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ruenroeng.
#T1#
Matonen avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
Matonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ruenroeng's calf.
Matonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ruenroeng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matonen.
Matonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matonen 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.
Ruenroeng takes a swing at Matonen's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matonen moves out of range of the body kick from Ruenroeng.
Matonen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ruenroeng tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matonen is able to avoid easily.
Ruenroeng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruenroeng scores with a nice strike.
Matonen looks to land a left hand but Ruenroeng moved out of range nicely.
Ruenroeng throws a wild body kick that Matonen sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matonen. Ruenroeng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matonen throws a leg kick but Ruenroeng sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2#
Matonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruenroeng.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruenroeng misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruenroeng throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ruenroeng throws out a loose jab but Matonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruenroeng's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Matonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ruenroeng lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ruenroeng takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ruenroeng.
Matonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruenroeng swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ruenroeng scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matonen in his tracks.
Ruenroeng misses the shot to the body.
Ruenroeng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matonen.
Ruenroeng fires out a quick counter leg kick but Matonen just manages to avoid it.
Ruenroeng lands a leg kick that knocks Matonen off balance momentarily.
Matonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruenroeng avoids the body shot from Matonen.
#T3#
Matonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruenroeng.
Matonen throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Ruenroeng tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matonen - that will leave a mark!
Ruenroeng walks into a stiff left hand from Matonen.
Matonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ruenroeng. That did some damage!
Matonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruenroeng scoring well with a low kick there.
Matonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ruenroeng's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matonen under the eye.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but Matonen avoids it.
Matonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruenroeng.
A little jabbing left from Matonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick
and Matonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruenroeng scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matonen lands a body shot.
Matonen needs to keep his hands up - Ruenroeng had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Matonen slips a jab from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruenroeng is looking to slow Matonen down with leg kicks.
Ruenroeng checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ruenroeng thuds a left hand into Matonen's body.
Ruenroeng swings for the body but Matonen moves out of range.
Ruenroeng throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruenroeng keeps Matonen at a distance using the push kick.
Matonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Matonen's front leg with a kick but Matonen checks it.
Matonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruenroeng was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matonen punishes Ruenroeng's body with a nice straight punch.
Ruenroeng checks a low kick from Matonen.
Matonen misses with a body shot.
Ruenroeng doesn't manage to clinch there - Matonen circles away.
#CL2#
Matonen drives through and clinches with Ruenroeng against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 Samak Ruenroeng will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Matonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses.
Matonen blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Matonen misses.
Ruenroeng uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matonen.
Matonen works Ruenroeng's body with a nice hook.
Ruenroeng is looking to slow Matonen down with leg kicks.
Ruenroeng misses with a body kick.
Ruenroeng throws a lazy head kick
and Matonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruenroeng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng misses with a low kick.
Matonen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ruenroeng misses with a head kick.
Ruenroeng lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matonen scores with a body shot.
Ruenroeng rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matonen counters with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruenroeng's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ruenroeng scrambles back to his feet.
Ruenroeng connects with a body shot that sends Matonen's belly button to the back.
Matonen lands a nice hook to Ruenroeng's body. Ruenroeng takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ruenroeng, right into the meat.
#T1#
Ruenroeng throws a body punch but Matonen moves out of range.
Ruenroeng takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matonen lands a head kick. Ruenroeng smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Matonen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ruenroeng fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matonen is out of range.
Matonen ducks right into an uppercut from Ruenroeng.
Matonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matonen missing with a left hand there. Ruenroeng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Ruenroeng does no damage.
Matonen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ruenroeng misses with a hook.
Ruenroeng is looking to wear down Matonen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ruenroeng goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matonen slips a jab from Ruenroeng.
Matonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruenroeng.
Matonen digs a good hook to Ruenroeng's body.
Matonen throws a jab when Ruenroeng was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matonen throws a body punch but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Ruenroeng is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matonen. #T2#
Matonen with a nice cross.
Matonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruenroeng throws out the jab.
A big right from Ruenroeng misses.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch there but Matonen circles away.
Matonen throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Matonen clinches up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Matonen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ruenroeng lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Matonen.
Ruenroeng can't find room to land a body shot as Matonen controls the action.
Ruenroeng misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matonen can't find room to land a body shot as Ruenroeng controls the action.
Matonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Ruenroeng breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Matonen. Ruenroeng shrugs it off though.
Matonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Ruenroeng misses
and Matonen counters with an outside leg kick.
Matonen scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Ruenroeng attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ruenroeng connects with a leg kick. Matonen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
Ruenroeng has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Matonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruenroeng connects with a leg kick. Matonen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ruenroeng throws a solid leg kick but Matonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ruenroeng.
Matonen misses the shot to the body.
Ruenroeng swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruenroeng misses with an uppercut. Matonen saw that one coming.#CL2#
Matonen closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Matonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Ruenroeng there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ruenroeng checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matonen throws a wild body kick that Ruenroeng sees coming a mile off.
Ruenroeng misses with a looping right.
Matonen flicks out a counter leg kick but Ruenroeng steps away.
Matonen avoids the body shot from Ruenroeng.
Matonen stuns Ruenroeng with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Ruenroeng feints and then cracks Matonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matonen down.
A leg kick checked by Matonen.
Matonen feints and then cracks Ruenroeng's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ruenroeng down.
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!
Matonen blocks a low kick nicely.
Matonen counters with a body kick.
Ruenroeng fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot.
Ruenroeng throws a front kick aimed at Matonen's knee but Matonen avoids it well.
Ruenroeng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruenroeng.
Matonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matonen scores with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ruenroeng. That's going to slow Matonen down.
Ruenroeng with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruenroeng is looking to chop away at Matonen's legs.
A lazy left from Ruenroeng finds it's target.
Matonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ruenroeng bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Usko Matonen 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#
Ruenroeng walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruenroeng. Matonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matonen blocks a head kick by Ruenroeng.
#CL2#
Matonen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ruenroeng makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matonen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ruenroeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matonen's elbow.
Good body shot from Matonen.
Ruenroeng lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matonen.
Ruenroeng prevents a body shot from Matonen.
Matonen blocks a body shot from Ruenroeng.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng blocks a body shot from Matonen.
Matonen lands a body shot.
Ruenroeng misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matonen is defending well for now.
Ruenroeng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Usko Matonen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ruenroeng misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Matonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruenroeng prevents a body shot from Matonen.
Matonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Ruenroeng backwards.
Matonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Matonen keeps control of Ruenroeng as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ruenroeng lands a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ruenroeng as Matonen tries to tie him up.
Ruenroeng throws a head punch that misses.
Ruenroeng takes a shot to the head.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matonen is defending well for now.
Matonen leaning against his opponent.
Ruenroeng prevents a body shot from Matonen.
Ruenroeng misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matonen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Matonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Matonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruenroeng lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matonen or not. #BC#
Ruenroeng's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matonen blocks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Matonen. Beautiful body shot.
Ruenroeng connects with a body shot that sends Matonen's belly button to the back.
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!
Ruenroeng looks to throw a body kick
and Matonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matonen with a jab.
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the side of Matonen's head but Matonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruenroeng tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but Matonen checks it.
Matonen throws a right hand that Ruenroeng ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruenroeng also avoids with ease.
Ruenroeng uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matonen.
Matonen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ruenroeng misses with a head kick.
Matonen misses with a hook.#T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ruenroeng, right into the meat.
Ruenroeng uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ruenroeng throws the left hand but Matonen avoids the punch easily.
Ruenroeng doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ruenroeng swats away the attempt to clinch by Matonen.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ruenroeng 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 Matonen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matonen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ruenroeng misses with a hook.
Ruenroeng throws a body punch but Matonen moves out of range.
Matonen lands a jab to Ruenroeng's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matonen. Ruenroeng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matonen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ruenroeng throws out a powerful jab.
Ruenroeng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Ruenroeng is predictable there
and Matonen counters with a good low kick that Ruenroeng was not able to check.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but Matonen sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Matonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Matonen takes a swing at Ruenroeng's ribcage but misses.
Ruenroeng checks a leg kick nicely.
Ruenroeng lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matonen's sensitive parts.
Ruenroeng gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng connects with a body shot that sends Matonen's belly button to the back.
Ruenroeng avoids the body shot from Matonen.
Ruenroeng half committed to a counter leg kick.
Matonen misses with a low kick.
Ruenroeng throws out a leg kick but Matonen moves out of range and Ruenroeng only half commits.
Ruenroeng scores with a body shot.
Ruenroeng blocks a jab.
Ruenroeng 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.
Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matonen.
Ruenroeng connects with a nice looking jab.
Matonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ruenroeng feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ruenroeng misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Usko Matonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Ruenroeng misses with a double jab.
Ruenroeng throws a front kick that sends Matonen stumbling back into the cage.
A punch combination from Ruenroeng misses.
Ruenroeng misses with a low kick as Matonen jumps back.
A low kick from Ruenroeng misses
and Matonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruenroeng swings for the body but Matonen moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Ruenroeng checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matonen looks for the body kick but Ruenroeng saw that one coming.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick, looking for Matonen's leg but Matonen calmly moves out of range.
Ruenroeng wants to land a leg kick but Matonen is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Ruenroeng misses.
Matonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng cracks Matonen with an open hand slap.
Matonen catches Ruenroeng with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ruenroeng throws a low kick, looking for Matonen's leg but Matonen calmly moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Ruenroeng finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ruenroeng keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Matonen walks into a straight right hand from Ruenroeng.
Matonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matonen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good work by Matonen as he checks the leg kick.
Matonen misses with a body shot.
Matonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruenroeng lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Ruenroeng lands the left hand.
Ruenroeng missing with a left hand there. Matonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matonen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Matonen misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Matonen.
Matonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ruenroeng wants to clinch.
Ruenroeng scores with a head kick. Matonen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
Matonen moves out of range of the leg kick from Ruenroeng.
And Matonen responds with a good body kick, but Ruenroeng manages to step out the way in time.
Matonen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matonen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruenroeng jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matonen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matonen throws a front kick aimed at Ruenroeng's knee but Ruenroeng avoids it well.
Ruenroeng throws a chopping leg kick but Matonen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matonen flicks out a counter leg kick but Ruenroeng steps away.
Matonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matonen throws a body punch but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Ruenroeng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matonen wants to clinch.
Matonen connects with a body shot that sends Ruenroeng's belly button to the back.#T3##CL#
Matonen tries to keep at a distance but Ruenroeng has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ruenroeng.
#BC#
Ruenroeng breaks the clinch.
Ruenroeng jabs at Matonen's body.
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruenroeng swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruenroeng scores with a hook.
Matonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruenroeng buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruenroeng changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruenroeng motions for Matonen to come forward. Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ruenroeng fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matonen is out of range.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick and Matonen moves out of range easily.
Matonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruenroeng.
#T4#
Matonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruenroeng.
Danga de danga de dang - Ruenroeng scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matonen drops his hands momentarily and Ruenroeng takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ruenroeng takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick from Matonen.
Matonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A low kick from Ruenroeng is predictable there
and Matonen counters with a low kick, right behind Ruenroeng 's knee.
Matonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matonen lands with a good body shot.
Ruenroeng misses with a low kick.
Matonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruenroeng has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ruenroeng. That's going to slow Matonen down.
Ruenroeng scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ruenroeng takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ruenroeng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matonen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samak Ruenroeng showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ruenroeng 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:47
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samak Ruenroeng!
Samak Ruenroeng retains his bantamweight title!
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Event:
EFC Turturro vs Lambton
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Matonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Matonen gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Viking breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Matonen lands a big head kick that sends Viking tumbling to the mat! Matonen takes a step backwards and waves Viking back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Viking is rocked!
Matonen throws a body kick that misses.
Viking is still on wobbly legs! Can Matonen finish him?
Matonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Viking.
Matonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Viking. That did some damage!
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!
Viking shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matonen as he jumps to the side.
An inside leg kick lands from Matonen.
Matonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Viking. That did some damage!
Viking seems to have recovered his senses.
Matonen misses with a head kick.
Viking shoots and misses
and Matonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Viking tries to clinch up but Matonen circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Viking blocks the low kick.
Matonen is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Viking moves into the clinch.
Viking fails to pull guard.
Usko Matonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Techno Viking.
Viking is trying to break the clinch but Matonen has him pressed against the cage.
Matonen working aggressively here.
Matonen just leaning against Viking, taking a breather.
Viking blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Viking jumps guard but Matonen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Matonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Matonen fails to land.
Matonen is trying to push Viking away but Viking has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Viking.
A short body shot lands from Matonen as the two fighters clinch.
Viking is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Viking fails to pull guard.
Matonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matonen throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Matonen has a couple of punches blocked by Viking.
Matonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The referee calls for Matonen to work.
#BC2#
Viking escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Viking misses with an uppercut.
Matonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Viking 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Viking throws a big shot that misses.
Viking changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matonen tries to avoid it but Viking manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matonen to the ground. Matonen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matonen throws a leg kick
and Viking counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Viking falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matonen counters with a good low kick that Viking was not able to check.
Viking has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matonen.#T3#
Viking closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Matonen misses with a head kick.
Viking shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matonen sprawls well. Matonen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Viking gets slowly back to his feet.
Viking checks a leg kick.
Matonen motions for Viking to come forward. Matonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matonen looks to land a left hand but Viking moved out of range nicely.
Viking scores with a punch to the head.
Viking misses with a looping right.
Viking shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matonen pinned against the cage. Matonen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
The crowd cheers as Viking lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matonen doesn't seem phased though.
Matonen dodges the punch combination from Viking.
Viking stalks Matonen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Matonen's face. Matonen staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viking works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matonen loads up on a big right hand but Viking slips the punch.
Viking is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matonen. That's going to slow Viking down.
Viking tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Usko Matonen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Viking uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matonen.
Viking scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL#
Matonen moves into the clinch.
Matonen can't find room to land a body shot as Viking controls the action.
Matonen has a couple of punches blocked by Viking.
Viking is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Matonen to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Viking successfully pulls guard.
Matonen preventing the sweep.
Viking keeping moving, preventing Matonen from controlling successfully.
Viking wants to sweep here but Matonen controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Viking looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Viking wants to sweep here but Matonen controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Viking is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Matonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Viking has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matonen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matonen preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Viking is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matonen preventing the sweep. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Viking working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matonen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matonen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Matonen won't allow Viking to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Viking working for a triangle but Matonen defends it easily.
Matonen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Viking is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matonen defends well.
Matonen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Matonen advances position into side control!#T3#
Matonen taking a breather here.
Matonen continues to stall.
Viking can't do much from the bottom here.
Viking is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#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.#SUB2#
Viking looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Viking is trying to get back to full guard.
Viking is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Matonen controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matonen is thwarting Viking's attempts to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Matonen prevents Viking from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Techno Viking 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#
Viking connects with a looping right hand.
Matonen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Viking counters with a stiff right hand.
Matonen misses with a hook
and Viking counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Matonen.
Viking 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.
Viking fails to land with a series of punches.
Matonen is looking to chop away at Viking's legs.
That kick from Matonen tenderised Viking's leg. Viking is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Viking shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Matonen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Viking throws a strike but Matonen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Matonen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viking wants to hit a switch here but Matonen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Viking there!
Viking really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1#
Matonen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Viking tries to hold on but Matonen postures up.
Matonen controlling from mount.
Viking is looking to improve his position but Matonen isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Viking is still trying to improve position.
Matonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Viking is looking to escape.
Viking is wriggling around trying to escape.
Matonen controlling from mount.
Viking tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Viking regains half guard.
Matonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Viking is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Matonen trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Viking is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matonen pulls his head out easily.
Matonen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Viking looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viking is looking to improve his position.
Matonen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Matonen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Viking tries to get to full guard but Matonen has control of the leg.
Techno Viking has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matonen slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matonen connects with the punch.
Usko Matonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viking moves to clinch but Matonen breaks away
and Matonen counters with a head kick. That will keep Viking thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Matonen scores with a punch to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Usko Matonen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matonen 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Usko Matonen!
Usko Matonen 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.
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Event:
ABW 187 Perez - Thiago
Date: Jan 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Matonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cancer manages to avoid it.
Cancer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cancer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matonen throws a low kick but Cancer avoids it.
Matonen lands with a slapping head kick.
Cancer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Matonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matonen thumps Cancer with a low kick.
Matonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Matonen throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Cancer counter with a right hand.
Matonen throws a leg kick but Cancer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cancer looks to clinch
and Matonen counters with a body kick.
Matonen lands a slapping body shot.
Matonen 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matonen throws a head kick that Cancer semi-blocks.
A telegraphed right hand from Cancer misses the target.
Matonen thumps Cancer with a low kick.
Cancer lands with a right hand.
Matonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cancer manages to avoid it.
It looked like Cancer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Matonen throws a leg kick
and Cancer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by Cancer. Beautiful body shot.
Nice body kick from Matonen.
Cancer 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.
Matonen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cancer is able to avoid easily.
Matonen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cancer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cancer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matonen scores with a nice body kick.
Cancer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matonen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Matonen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cancer misses with a looping right.
Cancer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matonen.#T2#
Cancer throws an overhand right that lands on Matonen's shoulder, as Matonen tries to avoid the shot.
Matonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cancer.
Matonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cancer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matonen.
Cancer misses with an uppercut. Matonen saw that one coming.
Matonen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Both fighters circling a little - Matonen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Matonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cancer at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matonen.
Cancer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cancer stalks Matonen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Matonen's face. Matonen staggers backwards, shaken.
A head kick by Matonen misses
and Cancer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matonen misses with a body kick.
Matonen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cancer takes a step back to recover.
Matonen thows a leg kick but Cancer checks it #CL#
and Cancer counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Cancer.
Cancer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cancer.
Matonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Cancer tries to work over Matonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matonen lands a nice uppercut.
Matonen prevents a body shot from Cancer.
Matonen blocks an uppercut.
Cancer swings wildly with an uppercut but Matonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matonen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cancer or not.
Matonen misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Cancer.
Cancer swings wildly with an uppercut but Matonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Cancer fails to land.
Cancer throws a head punch that misses.
Matonen tries to work over Cancer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cancer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cancer's elbow. #T4#
Matonen lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Matonen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matonen taking a breather.
Cancer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Matonen has Cancer pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matonen.
Matonen tries to work over Cancer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matonen is working Cancer over against the cage.
Matonen is leaning against Cancer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cancer has a couple of punches blocked by Matonen.
Matonen stalling against the cage.
Cancer working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matonen is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cancer.
Cancer struggles to land a body shot inside as Matonen controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Usko Matonen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cancer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Matonen connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Testicular Cancer has been cut.
Cancer looks to throw the jab but Matonen is out of range.
Matonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matonen lands a jab to Cancer's midsection.
Cancer fails to land with a series of punches.
Matonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cancer lands with an overhand left.
Matonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Matonen scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Cancer closes the distance and clinches.
Matonen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cancer.
Matonen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cancer is keeping busy.
Cancer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Matonen manages to break the clinch.
Cancer throws a shot from downtown. Matonen moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Cancer fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick from Matonen lands but Cancer takes it in his stride.
Matonen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cancer is able to avoid easily.
Cancer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matonen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cancer misses the shot to the body.
Matonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Cancer.
Matonen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cancer rather than just go for the knockout.
Matonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Matonen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cancer takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Matonen darts in and clinches Cancer up against the cage.
Testicular Cancer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cancer lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matonen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cancer or not. #T2#
Cancer throws a punch but it's blocked by Matonen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cancer.
Matonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cancer's elbow.
Matonen is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Matonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matonen feints and then cracks Cancer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cancer down.
An inside leg kick lands from Matonen.
Cancer throws a hook to the side of Matonen's head but Matonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cancer checks a low kick from Matonen.#CL#
Cancer instigates a clinch.
Cancer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cancer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Matonen.
Matonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cancer fails to land. #T3#
Cancer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cancer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matonen lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cancer fails to land.
Cancer has a couple of punches blocked by Matonen.
Matonen tries to work over Cancer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cancer has a couple of punches blocked by Matonen.
Matonen is struggling to control the position.
A nice left hand lands by Cancer.
Matonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Cancer misses with the head strike.
Cancer prevents a body shot from Matonen.
Cancer gets through Matonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matonen lands a body shot.
Cancer has a couple of punches blocked by Matonen.
Cancer throws a punch but it's blocked by Matonen.
A right hand to the body from Matonen.
A body shot lands from Cancer.
Matonen lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cancer has a couple of punches blocked by Matonen.
Matonen tries to work over Cancer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Matonen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cancer working aggressively here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Matonen 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.
Matonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Cancer controls his hands.
Matonen misses with a punch to the body.
Matonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cancers head. #BC2#
Matonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matonen lands a nice hook to Cancer's body. Cancer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matonen throws a push kick but Cancer slaps the foot to one side.
Cancer is looking to counter the offense by Matonen and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Matonen closes the distance and clinches.
Matonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cancer's elbow.
Cancer scores with a shoulder strike.
Matonen can't find room to land a body shot as Cancer controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matonen.
Matonen blocking some punches.
Matonen taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Usko Matonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Testicular Cancer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
That kick from Matonen tenderised Cancer's leg. Cancer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cancer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matonen misses with a kick to the body.
Cancer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Matonen misses with an uppercut.
Matonen misses with a kick to the body
and Cancer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matonen.
Cancer throwing a counter right hand but Matonen manages to avoid it.
Matonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
No joy there for Matonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cancer misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cancer lands a nice shot that snaps Matonen's head back.
Matonen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cancer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matonen throws a shot from downtown. Cancer moves away and avoids it.
Cancer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matonen misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Cancer misses the target.#T1#
Cancer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matonen.
Cancer throws a looping overhand right but Matonen ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Matonen.
Cancer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matonen lands a leg kick that knocks Cancer off balance momentarily.
Cancer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cancer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matonen manages to avoid it.
Matonen moves away from the strike by Cancer.
Matonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Cancer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Matonen. Cancer shrugs it off though.
Cancer misses with a straight right.
Cancer takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Matonen darts in and clinches Cancer up against the cage.
Cancer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Nice body punch from Matonen - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cancer.
Cancer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matonen blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matonen.
Matonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cancer's elbow.
Matonen works on Cancer's body with a couple of short punches.
Cancer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matonen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Matonen lands a shoulder strike.
Testicular Cancer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cancer misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Matonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cancer lands with a nice body punch.
Cancer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matonen.
Cancer misses with a left hand
and Matonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matonen throws a shot to the body.
#T3##CL#
Cancer has Matonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Matonen tries to throw a body punch but Cancer avoids it by throwing Matonen back against the cage.
Matonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Cancer lands with a light punch inside.
Matonen leaning against his opponent.
Matonen presses Cancer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cancer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cancer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matonen presses Cancer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matonen trying to control the position but instead, Cancer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Matonen into the cage.
Cancer working aggressively here.
Cancer prevents a body shot from Matonen.
Matonen tries to throw a body punch but Cancer avoids it by throwing Matonen back against the cage. #T4#
Matonen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cancer up against the cage.
Matonen has Cancer pushed against the cage.
Cancer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cancer throws a head punch that misses.
Cancer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Cancer.
Matonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matonen tries to stall but Cancer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Usko Matonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cancer pushes Matonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cancer misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cancer.
Cancer struggles to land a body shot inside as Matonen controls his hands.
Cancer misses with a punch on the inside.
Cancer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Usko Matonen.
I've got Matonen 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Usko Matonen!
In his post fight interview, Usko Matonen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Testicular Cancer stepped up to the mic, saying 'My jock strap got twisted up....'.
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Event:
ABW 177 Matonen - Reynolds
Date: Nov 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Reynolds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matonen manages to avoid it.
Matonen tries to land a leg kick but Reynolds saw it coming and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Reynolds. Beautiful body shot.
Reynolds finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matonen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Matonen throws a low kick, looking for Reynolds's leg but Reynolds calmly moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Reynolds. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a wild body shot.
Matonen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Matonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reynolds.
Matonen drops his hands momentarily and Reynolds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reynolds keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reynolds.
Reynolds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matonen manages to avoid it.
Reynolds lands with an uppercut that bounces Matonen off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds throws a shot from downtown. Matonen moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Reynolds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matonen is looking to counter the offense by Reynolds and move into the clinch.
Matonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reynolds.
Matonen throws a shot to the body.
Matonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reynolds throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Reynolds misses the target.
Reynolds throws a hook but Matonen blocks it.
Reynolds misses with a body shot.
Matonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reynolds.#CL2#
Reynolds clinches up with Matonen and pushes him back against the cage.
Matonen pushes Reynolds back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds lands with a light punch inside.
Matonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Reynolds controls his hands.
Matonen lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds tries to throw a body punch but Matonen avoids it by throwing Reynolds back against the cage. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Matonen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A left hand lands to the body for Matonen.
Matonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards. #BC2#
Reynolds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cole Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matonen. Matonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reynolds chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reynolds has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Reynolds jabs at Matonen's body.
Reynolds scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reynolds paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reynolds 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.
Matonen tries a low kick but Reynolds avoids it.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut. Matonen saw that one coming.
Reynolds showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matonen.
Matonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reynolds has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Reynolds throws a jab but it's blocked by Matonen.
Reynolds is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matonen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Reynolds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reynolds chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matonen can pounce on him.
Reynolds moves out of range as Matonen strikes.
Nice shot by Reynolds.
Reynolds avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reynolds scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matonen throws out a leg kick but Reynolds moves out of range and Matonen only half commits.
Reynolds throws a big shot that misses.
Reynolds scores with the left hand. Matonen knows he should have avoided that one.
Reynolds misses with a right hand
and Reynolds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Reynolds works Matonen's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick from Reynolds misses.
Reynolds takes a swing at Matonen's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reynolds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds throws a hook but Matonen avoids it easily.
Jab by Reynolds.
Reynolds looks to throw a body kick
and Matonen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Matonen thumps Reynolds with a low kick.
Reynolds throws a hook but Matonen blocks it.
Matonen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Matonen throws a low kick, looking for Reynolds's leg but Reynolds calmly moves out of range.
Matonen blocks a jab.
Reynolds scores with a shot to the body.
Reynolds connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matonen tried to counter with a leg kick but Reynolds avoided it.
Reynolds motions for Matonen to come forward. Reynolds throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Reynolds 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#
Reynolds feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cole Reynolds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reynolds loads up on a big right hand but Matonen slips the punch.
Reynolds throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Matonen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matonen blocks an uppercut.
Reynolds tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Come on Matonen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Reynolds works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reynolds misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reynolds misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reynolds misses with a punch to the body.
Matonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Reynolds controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds is trying to break free.#BC#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reynolds tried to score with a low kick but Matonen checks it.
Matonen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reynolds manages to avoid it.#T1#
Reynolds gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reynolds throws a body punch but Matonen moves out of range.
Matonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Matonen closes the distance and pushes Reynolds back into the cage.
Matonen tries to work over Reynolds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matonen blocks an uppercut.
Reynolds tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matonen's elbow.
Reynolds lands a body punch in the clinch.
Matonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Reynolds working aggressively here.
Reynolds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
Matonen misses with a punch to the body.
Matonen is working Reynolds over against the cage.
Matonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matonen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reynolds or not.
Reynolds working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matonen lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from Matonen on the inside.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Reynolds breaks the clinch.
Reynolds lands a nice looking body kick.
Reynolds avoids a kick to the body.
Reynolds keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Reynolds was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reynolds moves away.
Reynolds throws a jab but it's blocked by Matonen.
Reynolds checks a low kick from Matonen.
Reynolds misses with a hook. Matonen ducked under it nicely.
Reynolds lands an overhand right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matonen, right into the meat.
Matonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good shot there by Reynolds.#T3#
Matonen drops his hands momentarily and Reynolds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Matonen misses.
Reynolds cracks the inside of Matonen's front leg.
Matonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reynolds swings widly with a right hand
and Matonen counters with a good low kick that Reynolds was not able to check.
Matonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab, jab by Reynolds - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Reynolds misses the target.
Reynolds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reynolds fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matonen is out of range.
Matonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Reynolds throws a lazy right hand but Matonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matonen blocks a jab.
Matonen is looking to score with low kicks.
Matonen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Reynolds throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matonen blocks a leg kick.
Matonen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reynolds looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!#CL#
Matonen clinches.
Matonen blocking some punches.
Matonen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matonen misses with a punch to the body.
Reynolds misses with a punch to the body.
Reynolds misses with some punches.
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Matonen breaks the clinch.
Matonen is looking to wear down Reynolds with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Reynolds scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matonen lands a body shot.
Reynolds misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reynolds. Matonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Reynolds 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##CL2#
Reynolds has managed to clinch.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
Matonen works on Reynolds's body with a couple of short punches.
Matonen trying to stall but Reynolds improves his position.
Matonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matonen scores with a hook to the body.
Reynolds misses with a body punch.
Matonen misses with some punches.
Reynolds looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good body shot from Matonen.
Good body shot from Matonen.
Matonen tries a body shot but Reynolds blocks it.
Matonen avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds misses with some punches.
Matonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Reynolds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Reynolds moves into range and clinches up with Matonen.
Reynolds lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Matonen blocking some punches.
Matonen looking to stall.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
Matonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow.
Reynolds misses with a punch on the inside.
Matonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reynolds digs a right hand underneath Matonen's ribcage. Matonen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Reynolds as the two fighters clinch.
Matonen effectively controlling the action here.
Reynolds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Reynolds struggles to land a body shot inside as Matonen controls his hands.
#BC#
Matonen breaks from the clinch.
Reynolds lands a jab to Matonen's midsection.
Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matonen.#T2#
Matonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reynolds checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reynolds lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matonen wants to slow Reynolds down by chopping away at his legs.
Reynolds cracks Matonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Reynolds uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds wants to land a leg kick but Matonen is out of range.
Matonen looks for the body kick but Reynolds saw that one coming.
Reynolds checks a leg kick nicely.
Matonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matonen throws a body punch but Reynolds moves out of range.
Matonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reynolds misses the jab.
Matonen pushes Reynolds away with a front kick.#T3#
Matonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reynolds throws a lazy right hand but Matonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reynolds misses with a hook.
As Reynolds tries to get set, Matonen tries to push him back and clinch up but Reynolds manages to avoid the attempt.
Matonen tries to score with a low kick but Reynolds moves his leg out of the way.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reynolds. Matonen shrugs it off though. #CL#
Reynolds tries to keep at a distance but Matonen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reynolds lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reynolds lands a body punch.
Matonen blocks a body shot from Reynolds.
Matonen blocking some punches.
Usko Matonen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a punch on the inside.
Reynolds working aggressively here.
Reynolds lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matonen.#BC#
Matonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Reynolds lands a body shot.
Reynolds finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reynolds connects with a nice looking jab.
Matonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matonen misses with a low kick.
Reynolds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matonen manages to avoid it.
Reynolds thumps Matonen with a low kick.
Reynolds digs a good body shot into Matonen's ribs.
Matonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Matonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reynolds.#CL#
Matonen takes the fight into the clinch.
Reynolds lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reynolds scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reynolds lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Reynolds 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#
Reynolds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reynolds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reynolds lands with a cross.
Reynolds misses with a double jab
and Matonen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Reynolds throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reynolds cracks a nice hook into Matonen's ribs.
Reynolds fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matonen connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reynolds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reynolds. That's going to slow Matonen down.
A low kick from Matonen misses
and Reynolds makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Reynolds checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matonen blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Reynolds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matonen ducks under a wild hook from Reynolds.
Matonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Reynolds.
Matonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matonen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reynolds thinking.
Matonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reynolds throws out the jab.
Matonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Reynolds is just out of range.
Reynolds throws a lazy right hand but Matonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reynolds scores with a decent looking hook.
A low kick from Matonen misses
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reynolds slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Reynolds finds it's way through Matonen's defenses. #T2#
Matonen lands a leg kick that knocks Reynolds off balance momentarily.
Matonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reynolds checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Despite the aggression on Reynolds's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Reynolds throws the kick towards the body but Matonen avoids 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!
Matonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reynolds tries to clinch up.
Matonen misses with a shot to the body
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut.
Reynolds misses with a hook. Matonen ducked under it nicely.
Matonen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Reynolds. Beautiful body shot.
Matonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reynolds finds it's way round the side to connect with Matonen's head.
Good leg kick by Reynolds there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Reynolds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matonen defending well as Reynolds loads up on a big left hand.
Matonen walks into a left hand. #T3#
Reynolds throws a low kick, looking for Matonen's leg but Matonen calmly moves out of range.
Reynolds throws a hook to the side of Matonen's head but Matonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reynolds checks it well. #CL#
Matonen clinches.
Matonen pushes Reynolds back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds misses with a body punch.
Matonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reynolds bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Matonen throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Reynolds instigates a clinch.
Matonen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Matonen works on Reynolds's body with a couple of short punches.
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Matonen breaks the clinch.
Reynolds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Reynolds is predictable there
and Matonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds looks to throw the jab but Matonen is out of range.
Matonen jabs at Reynolds's body.
Matonen defending well as Reynolds loads up on a big left hand.
Matonen checks a low kick from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws an off balance right hand
and Matonen counters with a left to the body.
Matonen misses with a wild body shot.
Reynolds lands with a straight right. Matonen didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Reynolds.
Reynolds lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Reynolds dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Nice defenses there by Matonen.
Matonen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reynolds looks to score with a jab to the body but Matonen is just out of range.
Matonen takes a swing at Reynolds's ribcage but misses.
Reynolds takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Matonen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reynolds avoids a kick to the body.
Reynolds misses with a hook. Matonen ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Matonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reynolds, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Matonen on the inside.
Matonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reynolds lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Reynolds. #T1#
Matonen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Reynolds up against the cage.
Reynolds softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reynolds misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reynolds.
Matonen tries to stall but Reynolds uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Matonen taking a breather.
Matonen can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.#BC2#
Reynolds breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matonen lunges at Reynolds with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reynolds's hand.
Reynolds tries to clinch but Matonen is having none of it.
Reynolds cracks Matonen with an open hand slap.
Matonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Matonen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reynolds misses with a straight right.
It appears Matonen was looking to counter with a kick there.#T2#
Reynolds darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Reynolds lands the left hand.
Matonen connects with a body shot that sends Reynolds's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds lands a jab.
Reynolds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reynolds checks a leg kick.
Reynolds throws out a counter right but Matonen avoids it with no problem.
Matonen swinging wildly here.
Reynolds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reynolds's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reynolds scores with a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Matonen. Reynolds shrugs it off though.
Reynolds misses with a wild body shot.
Matonen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Reynolds scores with a jab to the head.
Reynolds misses with a looping right.
Matonen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Reynolds manages to circle out of the way.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut.
Reynolds misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Matonen moves into the clinch successfully.
Reynolds softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reynolds tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matonen's elbow.
Matonen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reynolds or not.
Reynolds pushes Matonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Usko Matonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Reynolds as the two fighters clinch.
Matonen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reynolds is keeping busy.
Matonen tries to work over Reynolds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Matonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matonen stalling against the cage.
Cole Reynolds is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Reynolds scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matonen misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Matonen.
Reynolds digs a right hand underneath Matonen's ribcage. Matonen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reynolds misses with a punch on the inside.
Matonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow.
Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matonen lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matonen.
Reynolds pushes Matonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reynolds struggles to land a body shot inside as Matonen controls his hands.
Reynolds tries to work over Matonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matonen lands a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Reynolds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reynolds 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds is the new bantamweight champion!
Cole Reynolds 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.
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Event:
ABW 168 Brahms - Matonen
Date: Oct 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Brahms takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brahms throws a body punch but Matonen moves out of range.
Brahms swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brahms with a poor takedown
and Matonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brahms uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matonen.
Brahms throws a right hand that misses
and Matonen counters with a low kick, right behind Brahms 's knee.
Brahms gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matonen counters with a nice body shot.
Brahms shoots for a takedown but Matonen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Brahms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Brahms as he connects with a hook.
Brahms looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A left lands for Brahms.
Brahms ducks under a wild hook from Matonen.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Brahms.#CL2#
Matonen clinches up with Brahms and pushes him back against the cage.
Matonen slowing the pace effectively.
Brahms lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matonen backwards.
Brahms wants to get back to striking at distance but Matonen won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Matonen.
Brahms throws a punch but it's blocked by Matonen.
Matonen wants to stall.
Brahms lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brahms can't get the takedown.
Matonen cracks Brahms with a nice body shot.
Matonen is trying to maintain a safe position but Brahms gets an underhook and turns Matonen into the cage.#BC2#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brahms. Matonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brahms's sensitive parts.
Usko Matonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Matonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brahms has a takedown stuffed.
Brahms throws a lazy body kick
and Matonen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brahms throws a sloppy head kick and Matonen moves out of range easily.
Usko Matonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brahms misses with a looping right.
Matonen flicks out a counter leg kick but Brahms steps away.
Matonen tries to clinch but Brahms moves away
and Brahms counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brahms misses with a jab to the body
and Matonen counters with a leg kick.
Brahms tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matonen swivels and escapes.
Brahms connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brahms.
#T3#
Matonen throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Brahms counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brahms looking to pass the guard.
Brahms trying to move into half guard but instead Matonen has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Brahms looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matonen is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brahms wants to hit a switch here but Matonen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brahms there!
Matonen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Brahms sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brahms has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matonen is working away from the top position though.
Brahms wants to improve his position but Matonen is controlling well.
Matonen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Brahms regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Usko Matonen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Brahms stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matonen.#CL2#
Matonen has closed the distance and engaged Brahms in a clinch.
Brahms working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matonen is working Brahms over against the cage.#BC#
Brahms escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matonen lands a jab to Brahms's midsection.
Matonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matonen throws a front kick that sends Brahms stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen is looking to slow Brahms down with leg kicks.
Matonen misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matonen. That's going to slow Brahms down. #T1#
Matonen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brahms.
Brahms scores with a shot to the body.
Matonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brahms. Matonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brahms is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brahms lands a body shot.
Matonen tries to score with a low kick but Brahms moves his leg out of the way.
Matonen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Brahms displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matonen throws out the jab.
Brahms half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Matonen stuns Brahms with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brahms has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brahms uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matonen thumps Brahms with a low kick.
Matonen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brahms thows a leg kick but Matonen checks it
and Matonen counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2#
Matonen clinches.
Brahms has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Matonen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Matonen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Good body shot from Matonen.
Matonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brahms blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brahms blocking some punches.
Matonen tries to work over Brahms's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matonen tries to work over Brahms's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brahms lands a hook that snaps the head of Matonen backwards.
Matonen controlling the action here for a moment.
Matonen has a couple of punches blocked by Brahms.
#BC#
Brahms escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brahms moves forwards but Matonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brahms attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matonen tries to work over Brahms's front leg with a kick but Brahms checks it.
Matonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Brahms fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matonen manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Matonen moves into the clinch.
Matonen can't find room to land a body shot as Brahms controls the action.
Matonen can't find room to land a body shot as Brahms controls the action.
#TD#
Brahms gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matonen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brahms.
Matonen controlling the position for now.
Matonen trying to control here.
Matonen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brahms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Usko Matonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Brahms's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Matonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brahms swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brahms attempts a counter takedown but Matonen avoids it well and moves away.
Matonen tries to land a leg kick but Brahms saw it coming and moves away.
Brahms works Matonen's body with a nice hook.
Brahms tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matonen. That's going to slow Brahms down.
Matonen wants to clinch but Brahms slips to the side
and Brahms counters with a big head kick but Matonen shrugs it off.
Usko Matonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Matonen.
Matonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brahms.
Brahms swings for the body but Matonen moves out of range.
Matonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brahms swats away the attempt to clinch by Matonen.
Brahms throws a poor cross that misses
and Matonen counters with a nice leg kick.
Matonen throws a leg kick #TD#
and Brahms decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Matonen's guard.
Brahms throws an elbow that misses. Matonen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brahms's guard. Nice move by Matonen!#REVB#
Matonen wants to control from the top but Brahms keeps moving. #T2#
Matonen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brahms wants to sweep here but Matonen controlling him for the moment.
Matonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Brahms is retaining full guard.
Matonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Brahms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Brahms controls Matonen momentarily but Matonen frees himself.
Matonen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Matonen preventing the sweep.
Brahms is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brahms can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Matonen controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brahms darts in looking for a takedown but Matonen gets double underhooks and turns Brahms into the cage.
Brahms connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matonen's hands.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matonen.
Brahms misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Brahms misses.
Brahms shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matonen but Matonen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matonen feints a counter leg kick.
Good leg kick by Matonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Brahms is just out of range.
Matonen throws a body punch but Brahms moves out of range.
Brahms appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Matonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Usko Matonen just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Brahms misses the body punch
and Matonen counters with a low kick, right behind Brahms 's knee.
Brahms 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.
A good leg kick by Matonen.
Matonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brahms moves away.
Matonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matonen checks a leg kick.
Matonen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brahms is able to avoid easily.
Brahms throws a quick counter head kick but Matonen was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brahms swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matonen just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Brahms was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matonen.
Matonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
A head kick misses from Brahms.
Matonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brahms at a distance.
Matonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Brahms is just out of range.
Brahms fires out a quick counter leg kick but Matonen just manages to avoid it.
Brahms shoots in looking for a takedown. Matonen tries to sprawl out of it but Brahms keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matonen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matonen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Matonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brahms ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matonen moves away.
Brahms misses with a hook to the body
and Matonen counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Brahms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Matonen.
Brahms fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matonen checks it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brahms.
Matonen looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Brahms counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Matonen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brahms working the ground and pound.
Matonen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Matonen is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Brahms looks to land a strike but Matonen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Matonen wants to sweep but no luck.
Matonen is trying to control the position but Brahms postures up.
Brahms trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brahms tries to free his leg and advance position but Matonen is retaining full guard.
Matonen working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brahms jabs Matonen right on the nose. Matonen blinks but takes it well.
Matonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brahms throws a looping overhand right but Matonen ducks down to avoid it.
Brahms on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matonen. Matonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Matonen scores with a leg kick.
Matonen throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brahms misses with an uppercut. Matonen saw that one coming.
Brahms walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Usko Matonen dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Brahms misses the shot to the body.
Matonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Matonen has closed the distance and engaged Brahms in a clinch.
Brahms wants a takedown.
Brahms is looking for a takedown.
Matonen is working Brahms over against the cage.
Matonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Brahms is trying to trip Matonen. He has hold of a leg but Matonen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Brahms persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Brahms is fighting to break Matonen's control of his arms but Matonen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brahms won't allow Matonen to sweep him here.
Brahms postures up.
#T1#
Brahms is in close to Matonen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Matonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brahms is one step ahead there.
Matonen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Brahms trying to control the position from guard on top but Matonen 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.
Matonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brahms is out of range.
Brahms takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brahms misses with an uppercut
and Matonen counters with an outside leg kick.
Johannes Brahms has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Matonen lands a jab.
Brahms takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brahms slips under a jab.
Matonen wants to clinch up but Brahms keeps it at a distance.
Matonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A right-left combo lands from Matonen.
Matonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Matonen is predictable there #TD#
and Brahms counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T3#
Matonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brahms manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Matonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brahms swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brahms wants to hit a switch here but Matonen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brahms there!
Brahms is trying desperately to improve position.
Matonen wants to take Brahms's back but he can't do it this time. #T4#
Brahms tries to reverse the position but Matonen maintains control.
Usko Matonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matonen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brahms is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Usko Matonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matonen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Usko Matonen!
Usko Matonen is the new bantamweight champion!
Usko Matonen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Johannes Brahms was interviewed post fight and said 'I was not SHARP tonight and fell FLAT on my face!'.
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Event:
ABW 157 Lopez - Opdvido
Date: Aug 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Matonen throws a big shot that misses.
Matonen misses with a hook. Aldo ducked under it nicely.
Matonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo tries to clinch
enabling Matonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Matonen.
Aldo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Matonen counters with a straight right hand.
Jose Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Matonen sends Aldo down but not out. Matonen dives into side control looking to finish. #CUT2#
It looks like Jose Aldo has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aldo seems a little lost for a moment, as Matonen dominates the positioning.
Matonen working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Aldo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Aldo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Matonen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Aldo is trying to get back to half guard.
Aldo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Matonen is controlling him well.
Matonen just content to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aldo slips under a jab from Matonen.
Aldo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Matonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.
Aldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matonen throws out the jab. #T2#
Aldo tries to clinch up
and Matonen counters with a huge head kick that drops Aldo! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Usko Matonen!
Usko Matonen 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:
ABW 148 Takano - Gonza
Date: Jul 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Pi Fian throws a body kick that misses.
Pi Fian throws a sloppy head kick and Matonen moves out of range easily.
Pi Fian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pi Fian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pi Fian misses with a hook.
Matonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pi Fian throws a head kick but Matonen moves out of range.
Matonen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pi Fian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Pi Fian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matonen.
Pi Fian looks to land a left hand but Matonen moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Matonen clinches.
Pi Fian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matonen is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Matonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pi Fian.
Matonen lands a right hand.
Matonen is struggling to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matonen stalls.
The referee calls for Matonen to work.
#T1#
Pi Fian misses with an elbow strike.
Matonen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pi Fian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matonen backwards.
Matonen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pi Fian throws a punch but it's blocked by Matonen.
Pi Fian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pi Fian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matonen's elbow.
Pi Fian lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Matonen breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses.
Matonen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Matonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice cross by Matonen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Matonen.
Pi Fian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Matonen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Secret Lab in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Pi Fian moves out of range of the body kick from Matonen.
Matonen throws a nice looking combination but Pi Fian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pi Fian unleashes a big counter combination but Matonen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matonen.
Pi Fian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pi Fian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL#
Pi Fian gets tackled into the cage by Matonen. Matonen maintains the clinch.
Matonen taking a breather.
Pi Fian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pi Fian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pi Fian misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pi Fian.
Matonen blocking some punches.
Pi Fian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matonen managing to block the knees to the body from Pi Fian.
#BC#
Matonen manages to break the clinch.
Matonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Pi Fian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matonen walks into a stiff left hand from Pi Fian.#T3##CL#
Matonen rushes Pi Fian and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Matonen manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Pi Fian misses
and Matonen counters with a good, hard body kick but Pi Fian shrugs it off.
Matonen feints and then cracks Pi Fian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pi Fian down.
Pi Fian throws a lazy body kick
letting Matonen counter with a right hand.
Pi Fian looks for the body kick but Matonen saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Pi Fian misses the target.
Matonen is looking to chop away at Pi Fian's legs.
Matonen misses with a looping right.
Pi Fian throws a counter combo.
Matonen scores with a nice body kick.
Matonen is looking to slow Pi Fian down with leg kicks.
Matonen lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Matonen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Matonen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Pi Fian misses the target.
Matonen throws a low kick but Pi Fian avoids it.
Pi Fian is looking for the big counter here.
Matonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pi Fian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matonen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pi Fians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
The crowd cheers as Matonen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pi Fian doesn't seem phased though.
Donk. Pi Fian catches Matonen right on the button with a cross.
Plu To Pi Fian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pi Fian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice uppercut lands for Matonen. That snapped Pi Fian's head back.
Matonen throws a front kick aimed at Pi Fian's knee but Pi Fian avoids it well.
Pi Fian misses with a combination
and Matonen counters with a low kick, right behind Pi Fian 's knee.
Matonen slips a jab from Pi Fian.
Matonen feints and then cracks Pi Fian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pi Fian down.
Matonen feints and then cracks Pi Fian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pi Fian down.
Pi Fian misses with a hook.
Good leg kick by Matonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice combination there by Pi Fian.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pi Fian throws a leg kick
and Matonen counters with a good low kick that Pi Fian was not able to check.
Pi Fian tries to bum rush Matonen with a series of wild strikes but Matonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matonen moves out of range of the body kick from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pi Fian throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Matonen's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Usko Matonen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Matonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pi Fian.
Matonen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pi Fian misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Matonen rushes Pi Fian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pi Fian backwards.
Pi Fian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Pi Fian as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Matonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pi Fian.
Plu To Pi Fian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pi Fian tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matonen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pi Fian.
Matonen 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 crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pi Fian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matonen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Pi Fian - just one landing. #T1#
Pi Fian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matonen avoids the head kick by Pi Fian.
Matonen blocks a head kick by Pi Fian.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses.
Pi Fian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Pi Fian off the cage and back into range.
Matonen feints and then cracks Pi Fian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pi Fian down.
Matonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pi Fian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Usko Matonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Matonen is looking to land body kicks.
Matonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matonen lands a front kick.
Pi Fian throws out a leg kick but Matonen moves out of range and Pi Fian only half commits.
A thudding body kick lands there by Matonen!
Matonen blocks a leg kick.
Matonen blocks a head kick by Pi Fian.
Pi Fian misses with a body kick.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pi Fian misses with a two punch combination.
Matonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Pi Fian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pi Fian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matonen blocks a head kick by Pi Fian.
Pi Fian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matonen wants to clinch.
Pi Fian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big left from Pi Fian misses.
Matonen throwing a counter right hand but Pi Fian manages to avoid it.
Matonen throws a front kick that sends Pi Fian stumbling back into the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matonen.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matonen.
That kick from Matonen tenderised Pi Fian's leg. Pi Fian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pi Fian has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Matonen.
Pi Fian fails to land with a series of punches.
Matonen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pi Fian just manages to avoid it.
Pi Fian thows a body kick. Matonen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Matonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Pi Fian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matonen is looking to chop away at Pi Fian's legs.
Matonen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pi Fian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pi Fian feints a jab promting Matonen to slip. Pi Fian then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Matonen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pi Fian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pi Fian tries to work over Matonen's front leg with a kick but Matonen checks it.
Matonen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pi Fian fails to land with a series of punches.
Pi Fian scoring well with a low kick there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian checks a low kick from Matonen.
Matonen blocks a low kick nicely.
Pi Fian connects with a leg kick. Matonen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matonen throws a leg kick
and Pi Fian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pi Fian misses with a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Pi Fian's head.
Pi Fian slips a jab and a cross from Matonen.
Pi Fian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pi Fian misses with a head kick.
Matonen misses with a low kick.#CL#
Matonen clinches with his opponent.
Matonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Pi Fian uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matonen feints and then cracks Pi Fian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pi Fian down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matonen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pi Fian takes a step back to recover.
Pi Fian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Matonen misses the target.
Pi Fian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Pi Fian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Plu To Pi Fian 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#
Matonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Matonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pi Fian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pi Fian lands with a nice body kick.
Pi Fian scores with a push kick.
Matonen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pi Fian throws a body punch but Matonen moves out of range.
As Pi Fian backs away, Matonen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Matonen looks for the body kick but Pi Fian saw that one coming.
Pi Fian throws a hook but Matonen blocks it.
Matonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice uppercut there from Matonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pi Fian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Pi Fian misses with a double jab
and Pi Fian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matonen throws a hook but Pi Fian blocks it.#T1#
Matonen throws a lazy right hand but Pi Fian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pi Fian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pi Fian throws a front kick aimed at Matonen's knee but Matonen avoids it well.
Matonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pi Fian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matonen throws out the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matonen.
Pi Fian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pi Fian feints a jab promting Matonen to slip. Pi Fian then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Matonen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matonen.
Pi Fian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matonen counters with a low kick, right behind Pi Fian 's knee.
Pi Fian tries a head kick but it misses.
Pi Fian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Pi Fian.
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!
Pi Fian takes one on the button.
Pi Fian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Matonen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pi Fian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Pi Fian's head.
Pi Fian misses with a few strikes there.
Pi Fian misses with a head kick.
Matonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pi Fian is out of range and Matonen settles back down.
Matonen thumps Pi Fian with a low kick.
Good exchange - Matonen coming out on top.
An inside leg kick lands from Matonen.
Pi Fian throws a right and a left that Matonen avoids nicely.
Matonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Pi Fian misses.
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Pi Fian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pi Fian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pi Fian needs to keep his hands up - Matonen had a free shot at his head there.
Pi Fian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pi Fian tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Pi Fian walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pi Fian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A good leg kick by Matonen. #CL#
Matonen rushes Pi Fian and presses him up against the cage.
Matonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pi Fian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pi Fian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matonen backwards.
Matonen working aggressively here.
Matonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pi Fian backwards.
Matonen lands a left hand.
#ROC#
Pi Fian is rocked!
Matonen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matonen lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matonen avoiding damage as Pi Fian throws knees to the body.
Pi Fian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matonen avoids it.
Pi Fian tries a body shot but Matonen blocks it.
Pi Fian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pi Fian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4##BC#
Matonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pi Fian slips under a jab.
Pi Fian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pi Fian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pi Fian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pi Fian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pi Fian misses with a head kick.
Matonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pi Fian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pi Fian looks to land a left hand but Matonen moved out of range nicely.
Pi Fian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matonen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matonen lands a leg kick that knocks Pi Fian off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pi Fian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pi Fian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matonen throws a leg kick which misses Pi Fian's front leg but catches the back leg as Pi Fian tries to avoid it.
Matonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Usko Matonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matonen 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Usko Matonen!
After the fight, Usko Matonen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
ABW 141 Lopez - Turnbull
Date: Jun 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Chris loads up on a big right hand but Matonen slips the punch.
Matonen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chris counters with a straight right hand.
Usko Matonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Matonen.
Chris tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Matonen has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Matonen.
#BC2#
Matonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Chris wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chris doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matonen throws a sloppy head kick and Chris moves out of range easily. #T1#
Matonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chris moves forwards but Matonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matonen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chris 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.
Matonen thuds his shin into the meat of Chris's side.
Matonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chris's sensitive parts.
Chris misses with an uppercut
and Matonen counters with a thumping low kick.
Chris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chris moves out of range of the body kick from Matonen.
Matonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matonen scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chris walks into a left hand.
Matonen misses with a kick to the body.
Chris misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Matonen moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Matonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matonen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Matonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chris's sensitive parts.
Matonen thumps Chris with a low kick.
Chris seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Matonen throws a sloppy head kick
and Chris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Matonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matonen has Chris pressed against the cage, preventing Chris from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matonen.
Chris unloads a knee to the mid-section. Matonen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right hand to the body from Matonen.
#T3#
Matonen stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matonen. #TD#
Chris wants the takedown. Matonen is fighting it off but Chris persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Matonen's guard against the cage.
Matonen seems keen to control Chris's posture.
Matonen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chris.
Chris trying to control the position from guard on top but Matonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chris showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chris throws a strike but Matonen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Chris has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Matonen has passed into side control.
Matonen is looking to take a break and control but Chris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Matonen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Matonen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Chris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chris pushes Matonen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Matonen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matonen is staying tight to Chris's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Chris manages to work his way to half guard, despite Matonen's best efforts.
Chris controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Usko Matonen 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#
Chris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chris throws a head kick that misses.
Crunch! Matonen slams his shin into Chris's torso.
Chris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Matonen tenderised Chris's leg. Chris is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matonen misses with an uppercut
and Chris counters with a stiff right hand.
Matonen connects with an inside leg kick.
Chris misses with a combination
and Matonen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Matonen tenderised Chris's leg. Chris is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matonen scores with a jab. Chris acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chris takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Scuba Chris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Matonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chris is looking to counter punch.
Matonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matonen throws a leg kick but Chris moved away.
Chris throwing a counter right hand but Matonen manages to avoid it.
Chris is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chris on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chris takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chris avoids the head kick by Matonen.
Matonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chris checks a leg kick.
Usko Matonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Matonen cracks Chris with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chris stalks Matonen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Matonen's face. Matonen staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Matonen.
Chris 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.
Chris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matonen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Matonen misses with a left hand
and Chris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matonen fakes the leg kick and cracks Chris in the body.
Chris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matonen.#CL2#
Matonen clinches up against the cage.
Matonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chris is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Matonen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matonen lands a shot to the body.
Matonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Chris trying to control the position but instead, Matonen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chris into the cage.
Matonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Matonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chris's calf.
Matonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chris.
Matonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Matonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Matonen rushes Chris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matonen gets underhooks to prevent Chris's takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chris tries to break the clinch but Matonen is controlling the position.
A short left from Matonen. #T4#
Chris blocking some punches.
Chris drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matonen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Chris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matonen.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Matonen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Matonen closes the distance and pushes Chris back into the cage.
Matonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chris trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matonen throws a hook but Chris avoids it easily.
Chris looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Chris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A good leg kick by Matonen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Usko Matonen 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#
Matonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matonen.
Matonen throws a leg kick
and Chris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chris counters with a nice uppercut.
Chris jabs Matonen right on the nose. Matonen blinks but takes it well.
Matonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matonen misses with a left hand
and Chris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chris moves out of range as Matonen throws a body kick.
Chris is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chris on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Matonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chris throws a quick counter kick to the body but Matonen avoids it.
Matonen throws an off balance right hand
and Chris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chris will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
Matonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chris swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Matonen throws a leg kick but Chris sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chris was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matonen tried to score with a low kick but Chris checks it.
Chris throws a counter high kick but Matonen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Matonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chris.
It looked like Chris was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chris misses with an uppercut.
Matonen throws a head kick that misses
and Chris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matonen throws a head kick that half lands.
Chris takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Matonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chris misses the jab.
Matonen cracks Chris with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Matonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matonen looks to land a body kick but Chris moved away.
Matonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matonen can pounce on him.
Chris misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matonen lands a leg kick that knocks Chris off balance momentarily.
A low kick from Matonen misses
and Chris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matonen lands with a slapping head kick.
Matonen throws a shot to the body.
Chris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Chris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chris appears to be looking for a big counter.
Matonen throws an off balance right hand
and Chris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matonen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chris takes a step back to recover.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matonen.
Matonen misses with a low kick.
Matonen pushes Chris away with a front kick.
Matonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Matonen connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Chris takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chris.
Matonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matonen tries to clinch but Chris moves out of range.
Matonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donk. Matonen catches Chris right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scuba Chris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chris misses with a wild body shot.
Matonen throws a leg kick which misses Chris's front leg but catches the back leg as Chris tries to avoid it.
Usko Matonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Matonen clinches up with Chris and pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Usko Matonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matonen 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Usko Matonen!
In his post fight interview, Usko Matonen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
DARE 46: KRAZY
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Matonen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2#
Matonen gets a clinch.
Matonen is stalling here.
Matonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee calls for Matonen to work.
Santana lands a shoulder strike.
Matonen slows down the pace here.
Matonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Matonen.
Santana swings wildly with an uppercut but Matonen uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Matonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matonen thumps Santana with a low kick.
Santana looks to land a combination. Matonen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1##CL#
Santana moves into range and clinches up with Matonen.
A nice left hand lands by Matonen.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Matonen blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Santana instigates a clinch.
Santana lands with a light punch inside.
Matonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Matonen 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.
Santana swings wildly with an uppercut but Matonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matonen blocks an uppercut.
Matonen digs a right hand into Santana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Santana's gas tank.
Matonen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matonen.
Matonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santana backwards.
Matonen misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Matonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Santana gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matonen misses with some punches.
Matonen is struggling to control the position.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santana.
Matonen misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Matonen manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Matonen gets tackled into the cage by Santana. Santana maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Matonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Matonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matonen throws a hook but Santana blocks it.
Santana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Santana wants to clinch
and Matonen counters with a low kick, right behind Santana 's knee.
Santana looks to clinch
and Matonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santana wants to clinch but Matonen slips to the side
and Matonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Santana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matonen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice body kick there by Matonen.
Santana throws a head kick but Matonen moves out of range.
Santana is breathing heavily.
Matonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matonen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Decent striking displayed by Matonen there.#T3##CL2#
Matonen rushes Santana and presses him up against the cage.
Matonen blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Matonen manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Santana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santana takes one on the button.
Matonen slips a jab and a cross from Santana.
Santana wants to clinch up but Matonen keeps it at a distance.
Santana tries to clinch there but Matonen circles away.
Matonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Santana misses with a combination
enabling Matonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Santana shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Santana tries to clinch but Matonen is having none of it.
Matonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#
Santana 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!
Matonen cracks Santana on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Santana falls backwards against the cage. Matonen follows up with more strikes that drop Santana to his knees. Matonen keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Santana! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Usko Matonen!
Usko Matonen 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.
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Event:
DARE 38
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Matonen ducks under a wild hook from Lê.
Lê connects with an inside leg kick.
Lê darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good exchange - Lê coming out on top.
Matonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lê throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Matonen misses.
Matonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lê makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Matonen really felt that one!
Matonen moves away from the strike by Lê.
Lê throws the left hand but Matonen avoids the punch easily.
Matonen tries to move into range but Lê moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matonen staying out of range there.
Matonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lê jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matonen with the counter takedown but Lê avoids it easily.
Matonen takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Matonen scores with a jab. Lê acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Lê as he connects with a hook.
Lê tries to close the distance and clinch but Matonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matonen throws out a counter right but Lê avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick from Lê misses.
Nice uppercut there from Lê.
Lê misses the body punch
and Matonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy body kick from Lê
enabling Matonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Matonen looks to land a combination but Lê avoids it well.
Lê misses with a left hand
and Matonen counters with a right hand to the body.
Matonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lê manages to avoid it.
Matonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matonen scores with a body shot.
Lê misses the shot to the body.
Lê bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lê scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matonen misses with a low kick.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Lê.
Matonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lê.
Lê thuds his right hand into Matonen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lê, right into the meat.
Matonen connects with the punch.
Lê lands the left hand.
Lê lands with a kick to the temple. Matonen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Matonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lê.
Matonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lê moves away.
Lê misses with an uppercut. Matonen saw that one coming.
Lê misses with a left hand
and Matonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lê is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
Lê misses with a body punch
and Matonen counters with a good low kick that Lê was not able to check.
Matonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matonen 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.
Matonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Lê misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Matonen misses its intended target.
Matonen misses with a body shot
and Lê counters with a nice uppercut.
Matonen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lê to score with a decent uppercut.
Lê uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Lê checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matonen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Lê misses its intended target.
Lê misses with a hook
and Matonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lê throws an overhand right that lands on Matonen's shoulder, as Matonen tries to avoid the shot.
Lê uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matonen.
Nice defenses there by Lê.
Matonen connects with a nice looking jab.
Matonen misses the jab.
Matonen ducks under a wild hook from Lê.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matonen wants to land a leg kick but Lê is out of range.
Lê throws a hook but Matonen avoids it easily.
Lê throws a jab when Matonen was well out of range.
Matonen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lê lands a really nice looking cross but Matonen seems unphased.
Lê swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matonen counters with a straight right hand.
Lê throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lê thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matonen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lê takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lê lands with a kick to the ribs.
Matonen misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matonen throws a hook to the side of Lê's head but Lê sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matonen throws a hook but Lê blocks it.
Lê jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Quân Lê will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lê misses with a hook
and Matonen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lê throws a looping overhand right but Matonen ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Matonen misses.
Matonen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lê wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matonen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lê.
Matonen throws a lazy body kick
and Lê counters with a stiff right hand.
Lê walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lê.
Matonen throws a series of punches but Lê moves out of range.
Lê swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Matonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lê throws a hook but Matonen avoids it easily.
Matonen misses with a head kick.
Matonen loads up on a big right hand but Lê slips the punch.
Lê is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lê throws a body kick that misses
enabling Matonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Matonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
Lê with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lê throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lê tries to move into range but Matonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matonen 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 Lê has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lê and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Matonen misses.
Lê misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Matonen misses.
A shot to the body from Lê misses
and Matonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Matonen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lê counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lê scores with a sloppy right hand. Matonen should have avoided that one.
Jab from Matonen.
Lê lands with a right hand.
Lê moves out of range as Matonen strikes.
Matonen throws the left hand but Lê avoids the punch easily.
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 jab from Lê does it's job there.
Matonen misses with a straight left. #T2#
Matonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lê.
Matonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lê was well out of range. Poor timing from Matonen.
A solid body kick from Lê.
Lê moves in looking to clinch but Matonen pushes him off.
Lê slips a straight right by Matonen.
Matonen missing with a left hand there. Lê was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matonen misses with an uppercut. Lê saw that one coming.
Lê throws a leg kick which misses Matonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Matonen tries to avoid it.
Lê looks to land a left hand but Matonen moved out of range nicely.
Matonen misses the jab.
Matonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lê fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lê swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lê throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matonen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lê swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Matonen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lê's guard.
Matonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Matonen advances to half guard.
Matonen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lê is trying to get back to full guard.
Matonen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Matonen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lê's thigh. Lê counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matonen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matonen looking to sit in guard and control but Lê gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Matonen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Usko Matonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
The fighters circling - Matonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lê throwing a counter right hand but Matonen manages to avoid it.
Lê misses with a left hand
and Matonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lê.
Matonen throws a lazy uppercut
letting Lê counter with a right hand.
Jab from Lê.
Matonen scores with a leg kick.
Matonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lê.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lê throws a looping overhand right but Matonen ducks down to avoid it.
Lê throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lê defending well as Matonen loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lê makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Matonen really felt that one!
Lê slips a straight right by Matonen.
Lê's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Lê connects with a jab.
Lê throws an overhand right that lands on Matonen's shoulder, as Matonen tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matonen lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Lê wants to clinch
letting Matonen counter with a right hand.
A jab from Lê misses.
Lê looks to throw the jab but Matonen is out of range.
Lê throws an off balance right hand
and Matonen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lê scores with a nice head shot.
Lê lands a nice looking kick to the body. Matonen takes a step back to recover.
Lê moves away from the strike by Matonen.
Lê's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matonen under the eye.
Lê throws the left hand but Matonen avoids the punch easily.
Lê falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Matonen counter with a right hand.
Matonen scores with a jab.
Lê thuds a left hand into Matonen's body.
Matonen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lê.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Matonen.
Lê is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matonen.
Lê's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matonen under the eye.
Matonen tries a low kick but Lê avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Lê on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Lê gets a clinch.
A short left from Lê.
A short body shot lands from Matonen as the two fighters clinch.
Matonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lê swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lê lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matonen backwards.
Lê lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Quân Lê is winning the standup battle so far.
Matonen throws a shot from downtown. Lê moves away and avoids it.
Lê throws a low kick but Matonen avoids it.
Matonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
A slow jab from Matonen misses its intended target.
Lê wants to clinch.
A lazy left from Lê finds it's target.
Lê throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lê moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lê avoids the body shot from Matonen.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lê.
The crowd cheers as Lê lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matonen doesn't seem phased though.
Matonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matonen throws a hook but Lê avoids it easily.
Matonen throws a shot from downtown. Lê moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Lê ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lê slips under a jab.
Matonen blocks the body kick.
Matonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matonen takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for Lê.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matonen jabs Lê to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lê throws a body punch but Matonen moves out of range.
Matonen throws out a counter right but Lê avoids it with no problem.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matonen.
Matonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lê counters with a stiff right hand.
Lê jabs Matonen right on the nose. Matonen blinks but takes it well.
Matonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matonen misses with a low kick.
Lê throws a leg kick
and Matonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lê connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matonen. Matonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quân Lê showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lê 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lê!
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Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Matonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matonen connects with a body shot that sends Rivera's belly button to the back.
Matonen lands with an overhand left.
Matonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rivera.
Rivera tries to land a leg kick but Matonen saw it coming and moves away.
Matonen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rivera counters with a good, hard body kick but Matonen shrugs it off.
Matonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matonen misses with a left hand
and Rivera counters with a thumping low kick.
Rivera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matonen. That did some damage!
Rivera slips a jab from Matonen.
Rivera throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matonen is defending well for now.#BC#
Matonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivera looks to throw a body kick
letting Matonen counter with a right hand.
A solid body kick from Matonen.
Rivera staying out of range there.#CL2#
Rivera has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matonen is defending well for now.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
Matonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rivera pushes off an throws an elbow but Matonen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
I was talking to Matonen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Matonen breaks the clinch.
Matonen throws out a loose jab but Rivera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivera pushes Matonen away with a front kick.
A head kick from Rivera lands but Matonen takes it in his stride.
Rivera is looking to clinch but Matonen is avoiding it.
Matonen looks to throw the jab but Rivera is out of range.
Matonen swings for the body but Rivera moves out of range.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matonen misses with the combination.
Matonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivera.
Rivera ducks under a wild hook from Matonen.#T2#
Rivera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
Rivera moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of stalling here from Matonen.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matonen avoids it.
Matonen avoiding damage as Rivera throws knees to the body.
Matonen scores with a shot to the side of Rivera's head.
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matonen.
Matonen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Matonen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Matonen dodges an elbow strike from Rivera.
Rivera scores a nice knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Matonen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rivera tries to land knees in the clinch but Matonen avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matonen is defending well for now.
Rivera lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Matonen on the inside.
Matonen is trying to pull guard but Rivera has him pressed against the cage.
Matonen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rivera trying to land knees to the body.
Matonen managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
Rivera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rivera tries a knee to the head but Matonen blocks it.
Matonen avoiding damage as Rivera throws knees to the body.
Rivera letting Matonen take a breather here.
Matonen looking to stall.
Rivera misses with a knee strike.
Matonen tries to break the clinch but Rivera is controlling the position.
Matonen looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
Rivera lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rivera putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Matonen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Matonen stalling in the clinch but Rivera improves position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rivera obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivera unloads a knee to the mid-section. Matonen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Matonen is breathing heavily.
Matonen managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
Matonen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Matonen is pushing Rivera up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matonen is defending well for now.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matonen is defending well for now.
Matonen stalling against the cage.
Matonen fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Rivera dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rivera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Rivera has closed the distance and engaged Matonen in a clinch.
Matonen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rivera throws an elbow but misses.
Matonen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Matonen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matonen is looking to control Rivera's arms but Rivera gets an underhook and turns him. Now Matonen has his back to the cage.
Matonen taking a breather.
Rivera tries to land knees in the clinch but Matonen avoids the damage to the body.
Matonen is trying to break the clinch but Rivera is controlling him.
Matonen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rivera misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matonen avoids it.
Matonen avoiding damage as Rivera throws knees to the body.
Matonen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rivera as Matonen tries to tie him up. #T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rivera obliges.
Rivera looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
Rivera tries to land knees in the clinch but Matonen avoids the damage to the body.
Matonen managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
Matonen jumps guard but Rivera stands there with Matonen around his waist. Matonen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Matonen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rivera smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usko Matonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivera moves out of range as Matonen strikes.
Rivera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matonen, as that shot connected.
Matonen scores with a body shot.
Rivera throws a sloppy head kick and Matonen moves out of range easily.
Decent striking displayed by Matonen there.
Matonen sizes up Rivera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
A left lands for Matonen.
Matonen lands with an overhand left.
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!
Matonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivera tries to land a front kick but Matonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rivera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rivera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matonen misses with a body shot.
Rivera keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jab from Matonen.
Rivera throws a leg kick but Matonen moved away.
Usko Matonen is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Rivera clinches up with Matonen and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Matonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matonen moves out of range as Rivera strikes.#CL2#
Rivera instigates a clinch.
Rivera tries a knee to the head but Matonen blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Matonen.
#T3#
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matonen.
#TD#
Matonen jumps into guard, dragging Rivera to the mat.
Matonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rivera's guard. #REVR#
Matonen looking to pass the guard.
Rivera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Matonen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Matonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rivera is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Matonen wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving.
Matonen wants to pass the guard but Rivera is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera keeping moving, preventing Matonen from controlling successfully.
Rivera is looking to stand up but Matonen isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
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 Usko Matonen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rivera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rivera throws a body kick that misses.
Rivera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matonen.
Matonen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riveras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rivera throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rivera defending well as Matonen loads up on a big left hand.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses.
Rivera blocks a low kick nicely.
Jab from Matonen.
Rivera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera avoids the body shot from Matonen.
Rivera throws a sloppy head kick and Matonen moves out of range easily.
Rivera throws a wild body kick that Matonen sees coming a mile off.
Rivera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rivera.#T1#
Rivera lands with a kick to the ribs.
Matonen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Matonen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rivera's hands.
Matonen checks a leg kick nicely.
Rivera moves in looking to clinch but Matonen pushes him off.
Matonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Rivera counters with a nice kick to the body.
Matonen tries to bum rush Rivera with a series of wild strikes but Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A clash of legs there as Matonen blocks the low kick.
Rivera tries to clinch up.
Rivera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rivera misses with a straight left.
Matonen lands a nice shot that snaps Rivera's head back.
Matonen misses with a straight left.
Matonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rivera can pounce on him.
Rivera throws a body kick that misses.
Rivera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Rivera misses with the body kick
and Matonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivera doesn't manage to clinch there - Matonen circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Matonen misses the target.
Rivera slips a straight right by Matonen.
A head kick misses from Rivera.
Matonen misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Rivera closes the distance and clinches.
Matonen fails to pull guard.
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matonen.
Matonen avoiding damage as Rivera throws knees to the body.
Rivera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Matonen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Matonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rivera is looking to score with low kicks.
Rivera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Usko Matonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera tries to clinch but Matonen moves out of range. #T3#
Rivera checks the leg kick.
Matonen throws a jab when Rivera was well out of range.
Rivera 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.
Matonen connects with a leg kick. Rivera looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rivera misses with a looping left.
And Matonen counters with a quick kick to the body but Rivera blocks it.
Matonen cracks the inside of Rivera's front leg.
Matonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Matonen misses the target.
Rivera is looking to slow Matonen down with leg kicks.
Rivera checks a leg kick nicely.
Rivera is trying to counter with his kicks.
Matonen moves out of range of the leg kick from Rivera.
Rivera thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Matonen if he has to take too many more of those.
Matonen throws a one two combo.
Matonen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rivera pushes Matonen away with a front kick.
Good leg kick by Rivera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Rivera moves into the clinch successfully.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matonen avoids it.
Matonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matonen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rivera tries to land knees in the clinch but Matonen avoids the damage to the body.
Rivera tries to land knees in the clinch but Matonen avoids the damage to the body.
Rivera landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rivera throws an elbow that misses.
Matonen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rivera is keeping busy.
Matonen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matonen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Matonen gets control of Rivera's arms and successfully pulls guard. Matonen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Matonen trying to control the position.
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 Usko Matonen.
I think Matonen 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
FFA 29:
Date: Jul 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Matonen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matonen connects with a jab.#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Matonen moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Matonen.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Matonen finish him?
Matonen scores with a nice strike.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matonen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Matonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matonen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matonen throws an uppercut from hell that sends Johnson clean off his feet! He's out cold! Matonen stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Usko Matonen!
Usko Matonen 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Matonen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mulligan looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Nice cross by Matonen.
Mulligan closes the distance but Matonen moves to the side
letting Matonen counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Mulligan is rocked!
Donk. Matonen catches Mulligan right on the button with a cross.
Oh Mulligan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mulligan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mulligan looks to throw a body kick
and Matonen counters with a stiff right hand.
BAM! Matonen delivers a spinning backfist that drops Mulligan like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Usko Matonen!
After the fight, Usko Matonen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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