Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C21: Maestre vs. Bellafontaine
Date: Mar 12, 2021

#R1#
Choo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Choo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Choo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Choo lands a nice hook to Matusov's body. Matusov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Choo throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Matusov tries to counter it with a takedown but Choo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Choo throws a big shot that misses.
Matusov has his takedown stuffed
enabling Choo to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Choo.
Choo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matusov with a poor takedown
and Matusov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mew Choo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Choo sprawls well. Choo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matusov gets slowly back to his feet.
Matusov fails to land the takedown.
Choo wants to clinch up but Matusov keeps it at a distance.
Matusov tries for a takedown but Choo circles away easily
and Choo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matusov fails to land the takedown.
Choo throws a body punch but Matusov moves out of range. #T1#
Matusov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Choo misses with the combination.
Matusov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Choo.
Matusov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Choo throws a series of punches but Matusov moves out of range.
Matusov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Choo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Choo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Choo throws a body punch but Matusov moves out of range.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown but Choo shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Choo clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Matusov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matusov trying to control from half guard but Choo is working away.
Matusov is looking to pass Choo's guard but actually Choo recovers to full guard. #SUB2#
Matusov 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. #T2##SUB#
Choo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matusov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Choo is keeping the position.#T3#
Matusov trying to control the position from guard on top but Choo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matusov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Choo's guard.
Matusov wants to free his trapped foot but Choo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matusov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Choo!
Matusov misses with a head shot.
Matusov tries to take his opponent's back but Choo turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Choo preventing the sweep.
Choo wants to control from the top but Matusov keeps moving.
Matusov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4##SUB2#
Matusov is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Choo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Choo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Matusov pushes a forearm under Choo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Choo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Matusov!

Event: Combate 17: Adonis vs. Jako
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Matusov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Matusov showed some decent athleticism there.
Matusov tries to pass to full mount but Krylov defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krylov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Matusov passes Krylov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Krylov wants to get back to full guard.
Krylov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krylov.
Krylov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Krylov is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov looking for a sweep. Not yet Krylov, not yet.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Krylov is keeping the position.
Krylov wants to sweep here but Matusov controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Krylov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Matusov controls the pace.
Matusov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krylov is keeping the position for now.
Krylov looking for a sweep. Not yet Krylov, not yet.
Matusov wants to control from the top but Krylov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Matusov drops back looking for a leg! Krylov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Krylov manages to kick Matusov off! Matusov jumps back into Krylov's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krylov looking for a sweep. Not yet Krylov, not yet.
Krylov is trying to control the position but Matusov postures up.
Matusov trying to control the position from guard on top but Krylov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matusov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #TD#
Krylov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Matusov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Matusov gets back to half guard.
Matusov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Krylov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Krylov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Matusov is trying to control the position but Krylov postures up.
Matusov 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.#SUB2#
Krylov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matusov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Matusov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Krylov has passed into half guard!
Krylov working Matusov over with strikes. #T3#
Matusov wants to get back to full guard.
Krylov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matusov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Krylov lands with a punch from half guard.
Matusov wants to get back to full guard.
Matusov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Krylov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Krylov is looking to take a break and control but Matusov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krylov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matusov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Krylov wants to pass to mount but Matusov is defending the position.
Krylov is nestled in close to Matusov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Krylov is pressing down on Matusov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matusov is holding on for now.
Matusov tries to get to full guard but Krylov has control of the leg. #T4#
Matusov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Krylov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matusov wants to sweep here but Krylov controlling him for the moment.
Krylov wants to control from the top but Matusov keeps moving.
Krylov passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matusov is looking to improve his position.
Krylov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matusov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Krylov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matusov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matusov gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Krylov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Krylov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Krylov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Krylov uses his free foot to push down on Matusov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Matusov.
Krylov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Krylov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Matusov?
Matusov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Krylov drops an elbow to the side of Matusov's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krylov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Krylov slips a nice elbow through Matusov's hands, connecting with Matusov's forehead.
Matusov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Matusov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matusov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krylov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Krylov keeping moving, preventing Matusov from controlling successfully. #T1#
Krylov keeping full guard, as Matusov tries to pass.
Matusov preventing the sweep.
Matusov tries to free his leg and advance position but Krylov is retaining full guard.
Matusov is still trying to improve position.
Matusov trying to control the position from guard on top but Krylov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matusov content to stall in guard here.
Krylov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matusov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Krylov keeping full guard, as Matusov tries to pass. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Krylov wants to sweep here but Matusov controlling him for the moment.
Krylov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matusov can do to turn this around?
Krylov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matusov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Matusov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krylov looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Matusov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matusov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krylov's guard. #REVB#
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Krylov is keeping the position.
Krylov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matusov is one step ahead there.
Matusov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Krylov's guard. #T3#
Matusov prevents Krylov from improving his position.
Matusov tries to pass to full mount but Krylov defends it.
Krylov is trying to get back to full guard.
Matusov works his way into side control.
Krylov is looking to reverse the position.
Matusov looks up at the clock and then as Krylov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Matusov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB2#
Matusov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Krylov, who protects the arm well.
Matusov is looking to take a break and control but Krylov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Matusov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Krylov, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Matusov trying to control the action but Krylov is working from the bottom.
Krylov prevents Matusov from improving position. #SUB2#
Matusov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Krylov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Krylov tries to buck Matusov off but Matusov is having none of it.
Matusov throws a strike aimed at the side of Krylov's head but Krylov avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krylov is looking for a sweep.
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 Ivan Krylov 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Krylov scores with a takedown into Matusov's guard.
Krylov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Krylov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krylov trying to control but Matusov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Matusov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krylov wants to control from the top but Matusov keeps moving.
Krylov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ivan Krylov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matusov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Matusov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krylov defends it easily.
Krylov stands up over Matusov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Krylov trying to control but Matusov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Matusov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krylov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Matusov wants to sweep here but Krylov controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Matusov working for a triangle but Krylov defends it easily.
Krylov stands and throws Matusov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Matusov is looking for a sweep.
Krylov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Matusov some visible discomfort.
Matusov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Krylov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Krylov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Matusov is trying to get back to full guard.
Boris Matusov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Matusov looking for submissions off his back.
Matusov moves into full guard.
Matusov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Matusov working for a triangle but Krylov defends it easily. #SUB2#
Krylov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krylov looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Matusov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Krylov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Matusov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krylov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krylov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Matusov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krylov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Matusov won't allow Krylov to sweep him here.
Krylov is working hard here to advance position.
Matusov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krylov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Matusov stopping the sweep attempt from Krylov.
Krylov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matusov's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Matusov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krylov defends it easily.
Krylov sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Matusov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Krylov with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krylov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Matusov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krylov defends it easily.
Ivan Krylov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Krylov works over Matusov with some ground and pound from guard.

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 Ivan Krylov.
Well Krylov 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Krylov!
Ivan Krylov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Combate 13: Rahim vs. Kazuma 2
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Turturro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Turturro showed some decent athleticism there.
Matusov tries to get to full guard but Turturro has control of the leg. #SUB#
Matusov is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Turturro is tapping! Great win for Matusov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Boris Matusov!

Event: Combate 9: Menshikov vs. Jesus
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Matusov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Princip 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.
Matusov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Princip connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matusov scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Princip misses.
Princip throws a body shot but no joy.
Princip throws a jab when Matusov was well out of range.
Matusov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Matusov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Princip to the mat! Princip manages to get full guard.

Princip has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Matusov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Princip loads up on a big right hand but Matusov slips the punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Matusov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Princip's guard.
Matusov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Princip swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Princip is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Matusov wants to control from the top but Princip keeps moving.
Matusov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Princip swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Princip wants to stand but Matusov is controlling the position.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Princip is keeping the position.
Matusov pushing down on Princip's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #ES2#
Princip kicks Matusov off and gets back to his feet.
Matusov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Princip cracks Matusov with a right hand to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Princip.#TD#
Matusov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Princip wants to stand but Matusov is controlling the position.
Matusov trying to control but Princip is working from the bottom. #T2#
Matusov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Matusov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Princip is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Matusov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Princip keeps working.
Princip wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Matusov tries to move to mount but Princip blocks the move with his legs.
Princip is trying to get back to his feet.
Princip is not content to let Matusov control the position. #T3#
Matusov works to advance to full mount. Princip defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Matusov working the ground and pound effectively. #SUB#
Matusov working for a guillotine from mount but Princip is in no mood to give up.
Matusov dominating with strikes here.
Matusov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Matusov looking to finish with strikes here! #SUB#
Matusov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Princip has worked his arm free - good work by Princip!
Matusov is looking to take a break and control but Princip is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Princip is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Matusov is controlling him well.
Matusov tries to advance to mount but Princip denies him.
Matusov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Princip keeps working. #ES2#
Princip sneaks out the side door and pushes Matusov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Matusov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Princip is fending him off so far but Matusov persists. Nope, Princip circles away and we're back to standing.
Princip displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matusov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Princip lands a nice looking body shot.
Matusov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Princip defends well and Matusov ends up having to push Princip into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Princip unleashes a big counter combination but Matusov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Louis Princip will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Princip. No joy for Matusov on that attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matusov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Princip works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Princip swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matusov fails with a takedown attempt.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown but Princip shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matusov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Matusov tries to keep at a distance but Princip has taken the fight into the clinch.
Princip pushes Matusov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Matusov jumps guard.
Matusov has a closed guard, preventing Princip from standing up.
Princip must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Matusov working for a triangle but Princip defends it easily. #SUB#
Matusov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Princip gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Matusov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Princip gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Princip is looking to stand up but Matusov won't let him. #SU2#
Princip stands and steps away. Matusov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Matusov is just out of range.#TD#
Matusov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Matusov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Princip's legs. #ES2#
Princip throws Matusov to one side and escapes!#TD#
Matusov looking to score a takedown here. Princip is defending well but Matusov drives through and ends up in Princip's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Matusov drops back looking for a leg! Princip is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Princip manages to kick Matusov off! Matusov jumps back into Princip's guard.
Princip is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Matusov advances to half guard.
Princip is looking to escape.#ES2#
Princip kicks Matusov off and gets back to his feet.
Princip lands with a shot to the body.
Matusov dives in and grabs Princip's left leg, looking for a takedown. Princip pushes down on Matusov's head and hops out.
Princip misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Princip enables Matusov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Princip manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Princip keeping full guard, as Matusov tries to pass.
Matusov is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Matusov trying to control but Princip is working from the bottom.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Princip is keeping the position.
Matusov stops Princip from standing up. #ES2#
Princip pushes Matusov off and gets back to his feet.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Matusov is just out of range.
Princip misses with an uppercut.
Princip swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Matusov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Princip did well to prevent Matusov getting side control.
Matusov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Princip knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matusov wants to control but Princip is keeping him busy. #T4#
Princip is trying to stand. #SUB#
Matusov 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. #SUB#
Matusov seems to be looking for submissions.
Matusov wants to pass to mount but Princip is defending the position.
Princip is trying to stand up here but Matusov is controlling him well.
Matusov trying to mount his opponent but Princip defends it.
Matusov stops Princip from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Princip slaps away a takedown attempt from Matusov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Princip has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Princip misses with a two punch combination.
Princip fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matusov slips under a jab from Princip.#TD#
Matusov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Princip sprawls well initially but Matusov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Princip kicks off Matusov and gets to his feet.
Princip misses with a hook. Matusov ducked under it nicely.
Boris Matusov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Princip punishes Matusov's body with a nice straight punch.
Boris Matusov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matusov shoots in but no luck this time.
Princip digs a good hook to Matusov's body.
A jab from Princip does it's job there.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown but Princip shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matusov shoots in but no luck this time.
Matusov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Princip was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matusov fails with a takedown attempt.
Princip lands with a shot to the body.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matusov.
Matusov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Princip lands a body shot. #T1#
Matusov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matusov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matusov shoots in looking for a takedown but Princip manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matusov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Princip appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matusov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Princip as he jumps to the side.
Princip scores with a hook to the body. Matusov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Princip connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matusov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Princip throws a right and a left that both miss.
Princip lands with a straight right. Matusov didn't see that one coming.
Princip lands a nice hook to Matusov's body. Matusov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matusov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matusov's head.
Princip scores with a one two! Matusov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Princip throws a jab when Matusov was well out of range.
Princip stuns Matusov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Princip connects with a body shot.
Boris Matusov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Princip misses with a hook.
Matusov tries to counter with a takedown but Princip is quick to defend against it.
Princip connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matusov. Matusov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Louis Princip is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matusov swings for the body but Princip moves out of range.
Princip throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matusov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matusov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Princip throws a looping overhand right but Matusov ducks down to avoid it.
Matusov goes for a double leg but Princip avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Princip continues to drive forward.
Princip lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Princip gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matusov.
Princip scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matusov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Princip smiles and moves away.
Matusov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matusov tries for a takedown but Princip sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Princip darts in and clinches Matusov up against the cage.
Matusov blocks a body shot from Princip.
Princip lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matusov backwards.
Princip misses with a body punch.
Princip struggles to land a body shot inside as Matusov controls his hands. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Princip.
Princip lands an uppercut.
Princip lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Princip.
Matusov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Princip pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short uppercut from Princip.
Princip lands a body punch.
Princip working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Princip pushes Matusov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Princip makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Princip digs a right hand into Matusov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matusov's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Princip scores with a nice short uppercut.
Princip lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matusov takes a shot to the head.
Princip lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Princip.
A body shot lands from Princip.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Princip creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Princip gets through Matusov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Princip lands a right hand.
Matusov looking for a takedown. #T4#
Princip lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Princip.
Princip works on Matusov's body with a couple of short punches.
Princip lands a nice uppercut.
Princip lands a body punch in the clinch.
Louis Princip seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Princip presses Matusov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Princip.
Princip lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Princip lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matusov backwards.
Princip lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matusov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Princip lands a body shot.
Princip lands an uppercut.
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Princip.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Princip on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Princip.
Princip stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Princip pushes Matusov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Princip gets through Matusov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Princip comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Princip 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: Combate 6: Ishmael vs. Koko
Date: Nov 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matusov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dead swivels and escapes.
Dead leaves Matusov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Matusov with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Dead counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matusov is looking for a takedown.
Matusov wants a takedown.
Matusov looking for a takedown.
Matusov wants a takedown.
Matusov looking for a takedown.
Dead misses with a body punch.
Matusov goes for a takedown attempt but Dead pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dead throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov moves away from the strike by Dead.
Matusov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Matusov or perhaps it was just good defense by Dead, which made it look bad.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dead. #T1#
Matusov dives in for a single leg takedown but Dead sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dead has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Dead keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dead appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dead cracks Matusov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matusov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dead tries to avoid it but Matusov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dead to the ground. Dead escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dead throws a body shot but no joy.
Boris Matusov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matusov misses with a takedown
and Dead counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matusov has his takedown stuffed
and Matusov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dead thuds a left hand into Matusov's body.
Dead looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matusov dodges the punch combination from Dead.
Dead misses with a looping right.
Matusov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Matusov misses with a takedown
and Dead counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook 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!
Dead misses with a low kick.
Matusov fails with a takedown attempt.
Dead throws out a counter right but Matusov avoids it with no problem.
Dead scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dead misses the shot to the body.
Dead with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dead throws a solid leg kick but Matusov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dead.
Matusov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dead defends it nicely.
Matusov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dead counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Dead missing with a left hand there. Matusov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dead displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matusov.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown but Dead shows good takedown defense.
Matusov shoots in for a double leg but Dead sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dead throws out a counter right but Matusov avoids it with no problem.
Dead lunges at Matusov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matusov's hand.
Matusov goes for a double leg but Dead avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dead continues to drive forward.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dead as he jumps to the side.
Matusov with a poor takedown
and Dead counters with a nice uppercut.
Dead just misses with a punch to the body.
Matusov tries for a takedown but Dead circles away easily
and Dead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Dead lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matusov doesn't seem phased though.
Dead cracks a nice hook into Matusov's ribs.#TD#
Matusov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dead tries to get to full guard but Matusov has control of the leg. #T4#
Dead is pressing down on Matusov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dead is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Matusov from controlling successfully.
Matusov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matusov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dead swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matusov stands and throws Dead's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dead prevents Matusov from moving into mount.
Dead is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Dead dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dead works Matusov's body with a nice hook.
Dead lands with a nice body punch.
Dead fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matusov.
Dead walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matusov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dead sprawls well. Dead wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matusov gets slowly back to his feet.
Dead throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dead has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matusov with a poor takedown
and Dead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dead moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matusov is defended easily by Dead.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dead enables Matusov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dead manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Dead is controlling Matusov's posture.
Matusov advances position into side control!
Dead is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dead manages to get to full guard.
Dead is pulling down on Matusov's head. It's preventing any offense from Matusov, at least for the moment.
Matusov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Matusov wants to control but Dead is keeping him busy.
Dead struggling a bit here.
Dead sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Dead preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Matusov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Matusov works his way into full mount!
Dead is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dead stops Matusov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Matusov wants to control the pace but Dead is squirming around nicely.
Matusov avoids the attempt from Dead to control.#T3##SUB#
Dead defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Matusov.
Dead sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dead controlling the position well.
Matusov prevents Dead from improving his position.
Boris Matusov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dead is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matusov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matusov's back!
Matusov prevents Dead from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Matusov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Matusov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dead controlling the position well here. Matusov rolled but Dead kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matusov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Matusov prevents Dead from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Matusov right now.
Dead biding his time, looking for the opening.
Matusov wants to escape 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Dead showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Matusov shoots in but no luck this time.
Matusov closes the distance and clinches up with Dead, looking for a takedown. Matusov pushes Dead against the cage but Dead circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Matusov with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick from Dead, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matusov looks for a takedown but Dead sprawls well.
A nice side step and Dead releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matusov shoots in but Dead avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dead throws a big counter head kick but Matusov avoids it with no problem.
Boris Matusov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matusov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dead defends well and Matusov ends up having to push Dead into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Matusov dives in for a single leg takedown but Dead sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dead steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Matusov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dead counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dead scores with a jab to the body.
Dead slaps away a takedown attempt from Matusov, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Matusov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dead counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matusov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dead is looking to slow Matusov down with leg kicks.
Evil Dead seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matusov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matusov with a poor takedown
and Dead counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matusov thinking. #TD2#
Matusov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dead to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dead controlling from the top position. #T2##SUB#
Matusov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dead defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matusov is on top in guard. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Matusov wants to control from the top but Dead keeps moving.
Dead pulls Matusov in close to prevent any damage.
Matusov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Matusov forces his way into half guard.
Dead controlling the position for now.
Matusov wants to control but Dead is keeping him busy.
Dead is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Matusov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dead has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dead is trying to maintain the position but Matusov is very close to passing his half guard.
Dead wants to get back to full guard.
Dead trying to hold on to Matusov's head to control him but Matusov postures up.
Dead is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Matusov is staying active.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Matusov is trying to control the action in half guard but Dead is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dead is concentrating on defense, preventing Matusov from advancing position.
Dead tries to roll over but Matusov keeps him under control.#SUB#
Matusov is working for a submission of some sort.
Dead moves into full guard.
Dead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matusov is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dead has his hands on Matusov's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Dead really dominated that round.
That's time! Matusov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Matusov shoots in for a takedown but Dead shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matusov.
Matusov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dead counters with a left to the body.
Matusov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dead misses the shot to the body.
Dead looks to land a combination but Matusov avoids it well.
Matusov shoots in and drives through. Dead sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dead! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matusov.
Dead was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dead misses with a hook. Matusov ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dead but Dead pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matusov fails to land the takedown.
Dead clobbers Matusov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Matusov misses with a takedown attempt
and Dead counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Matusov dives in and scores a takedown into Dead's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dead is controlling Matusov's posture.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Dead is keeping the position.
Dead pulls Matusov in close to his closed guard and prevents Matusov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dead is trying to control the position but Matusov postures up.
Dead controlling Matusov's posture. #T2#
Matusov looking to pass the guard.
Dead seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Matusov goes for a double leg but Dead avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dead continues to drive forward.
Matusov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dead pinned against the cage. Dead gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matusov has his takedown stuffed
and Dead counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dead scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Matusov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dead swivels and escapes.
Evil Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matusov shoots in looking for a takedown but Dead manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matusov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dead connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matusov momentarily.
Dead scores with a jab to the head.
Dead lands a nice looking body shot.
Matusov with a poor takedown
and Dead counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dead lands with a straight right. Matusov didn't see that one coming.
Matusov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD#
Matusov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dead wants to control but Matusov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matusov trying to control the pace.
Dead moves into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matusov looking to pass the guard.
Matusov stopping the sweep attempt from Dead.#T4#
Dead manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matusov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Matusov looking for a sweep. Not yet Matusov, not yet. #SUB#
Matusov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dead preventing the sweep.
Dead controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Matusov working for submissions but it's allowed Dead to get to half guard.
Matusov regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Dead dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Matusov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matusov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matusov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dead counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matusov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dead is fending him off so far but Matusov persists. Nope, Dead circles away and we're back to standing.
Matusov shoots for a takedown but Dead saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dead lands a nice shot to the body.
Dead throws a big shot that misses.
Matusov avoids the body shot from Dead.
Matusov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dead counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Dead slaps away a takedown attempt from Matusov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dead looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matusov is defended easily by Dead.
Dead appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Matusov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dead swivels and escapes.#TD#
Matusov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Matusov showed some decent athleticism there.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Dead is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dead wants to get back to full guard but Matusov has passed into side control.
Matusov trying to control the action but Dead is working from the bottom.
Dead holding on.
Boris Matusov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dead tries to buck Matusov off but Matusov is having none of it.
Dead wants to get back to his feet but Matusov drags him back down.
Dead stops Matusov from passing to mount. #SUB#
Matusov swings around for an armbar but Dead sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Matusov's guard.
Matusov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dead controls the pace.
Dead wants to pass the guard but Matusov is keeping the position.
Matusov 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#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead is concentrating on defense, preventing Matusov from advancing position. #T3#
Matusov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dead knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dead keeping control of the position.
Matusov moves nicely into side control.
Dead is looking to reverse the position.
Matusov tries to move to mount but Dead blocks the move with his legs.
Matusov advances to full mount.
Dead regains half guard.
Dead wants to improve his position but Matusov is controlling well. #T4##SUB#
Matusov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dead sees it coming and defends easily.
Dead is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Matusov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dead has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dead is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matusov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matusov's back!
I really don't envy Matusov right now.
Dead is trying to stick to Matusov's back but Matusov is turning into Dead. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dead's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Matusov.
Dead has control of Matusov's left arm, preventing Matusov from doing any damage.
Matusov throwing strikes but missing.
Matusov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dead works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evil Dead comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dead 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 45:50
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evil Dead!
Evil Dead is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Evil Dead 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.

Event: Combate 3: Zoo vs. Matusov
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matusov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but A Zoo swivels and escapes.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says A Zoo as he avoids it easily.
Matusov is trying hard to land a takedown here. A Zoo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A Zoo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cross A Zoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
A Zoo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as A Zoo sprawls well. A Zoo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matusov gets slowly back to his feet.
A Zoo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL#
A Zoo rushes Matusov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Matusov pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Matusov is looking for a triangle here but A Zoo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Matusov is looking to reverse the position.
A Zoo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Matusov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Matusov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but A Zoo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Matusov regains half guard.
A Zoo trying to control the pace.
Matusov wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Matusov gets back to full guard.
Matusov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Matusov has his foot on A Zoo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. A Zoo works his way back into a safe position though.
A Zoo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Matusov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. A Zoo stacks Matusov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by A Zoo!
Matusov struggling a bit here.
Matusov is trying to work for a sweep but A Zoo has mounted him!#T3#
Matusov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Matusov wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matusov trying to control but A Zoo postures up.
Matusov is looking to get back to full guard here but A Zoo has managed to pass to side control instead.
Matusov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but A Zoo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
A Zoo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Matusov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Matusov tries to hold on but A Zoo postures up.#T4#
Matusov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A Zoo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Matusov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cross A Zoo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for A Zoo.
Cross A Zoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
A Zoo moves into the clinch.
Matusov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Matusov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but A Zoo is defending well.
A Zoo is pressed up against the cage. Matusov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag A Zoo down to the mat. A Zoo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cross A Zoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
Nice takedown defense from A Zoo. No joy for Matusov on that attempt.
A Zoo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
Matusov shoots in and bounces A Zoo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A Zoo looking for a sweep. Not yet A Zoo, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now A Zoo is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Matusov is looking for a triangle but A Zoo pushes his legs off easily.
Matusov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matusov wants to control the position but A Zoo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Matusov is trying to get back to full guard.
Matusov gets full guard.
Matusov 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.
A Zoo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Matusov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Matusov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cross A Zoo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#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.
Matusov wants to control but A Zoo passes easily into half guard.
A Zoo prevents Matusov from improving his position.#SUB2#
Matusov looking for submissions off his back.
Matusov tries to get to full guard but A Zoo has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Matusov looking for submissions off his back.
Matusov wants to get back to full guard.
A Zoo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matusov on the ground.#T3#
A Zoo wants to pass to mount but Matusov is defending the position.
Matusov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Matusov wants to sweep here but A Zoo controlling him for the moment.
A Zoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Matusov is retaining full guard.
A Zoo stopping the sweep attempt from Matusov.#SUB2#
Matusov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but A Zoo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Matusov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matusov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Matusov wants to sweep here but A Zoo controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A Zoo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matusov.
Matusov shoots in and drives through. A Zoo sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matusov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matusov darts in looking for a takedown but A Zoo gets double underhooks and turns Matusov into the cage.
As Matusov tries to get set, A Zoo tries to push him back and clinch up but Matusov manages to avoid the attempt.
Matusov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and A Zoo counters by clinching up.
A Zoo lands an elbow just above Matusov 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cross A Zoo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
A Zoo is looking to land body kicks.
And Matusov tries to counter it with a takedown but A Zoo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as A Zoo sprawls well. A Zoo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matusov gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Matusov drives through with a takedown into A Zoo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A Zoo can't keep his opponent in guard - Matusov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Matusov is trying to control the action in half guard but A Zoo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Matusov tries to pass to full mount but A Zoo defends it. #SUB2#
Matusov seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Zoo is staying active underneath Matusov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
A Zoo is trying is best to control the position here.
Matusov is keen to just control but A Zoo is a slippery customer.
A Zoo is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Matusov is looking to take a break and control but A Zoo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A Zoo tries to get to full guard but Matusov has control of the leg.
Matusov is looking to advance position but A Zoo won't allow it.
A Zoo is concentrating on defense, preventing Matusov from advancing position.
A Zoo trying to control but Matusov postures up.
A Zoo is controlling Matusov's trapped leg to prevent Matusov from advancing to side control.
A Zoo trying to control but Matusov postures up.
Matusov is looking to take a break and control but A Zoo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A Zoo wants to control but Matusov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matusov is trying to control the action in half guard but A Zoo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Matusov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but A Zoo sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A Zoo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
A Zoo is looking to improve his position.
A Zoo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for A Zoo.
Matusov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. A Zoo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A Zoo wants to sweep here but Matusov controlling him for the moment.
A Zoo pulls Matusov in to control the position.
A Zoo keeping moving, preventing Matusov from controlling successfully.
Matusov is fighting to break A Zoo's control of his arms but A Zoo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matusov advances position into side control!#T3#
A Zoo is holding Matusov down, trying to stall.
A Zoo wants to control but Matusov postures up.#SUB2#
Matusov is trying to get an arm triangle but A Zoo is defending well. #SUB2#
Matusov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matusov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A Zoo can't do much from the bottom here.
Matusov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for A Zoo!
A Zoo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Matusov wants to control the pace but A Zoo is squirming around nicely.
A Zoo holds on, trying desperately to control.#T4#
A Zoo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Matusov trying to control but A Zoo is having none of it.
A Zoo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Matusov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A Zoo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Matusov working for a guillotine from mount but A Zoo is in no mood to give up.
A Zoo tries to hold on but Matusov postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matusov prevents A Zoo from getting the reversal.
A Zoo tries to hold on but Matusov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Matusov really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
A Zoo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matusov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD2#
Matusov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in A Zoo's guard.
A Zoo 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#
Matusov wants to improve his position but A Zoo is controlling well.
A Zoo is thwarting Matusov's attempts to control the position.
Matusov wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Matusov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but A Zoo pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Matusov is trying to get back to full guard.
Matusov gets back to full guard.
A Zoo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Matusov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Matusov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because A Zoo has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Matusov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but A Zoo pulls his head out easily.
Matusov tries to get to full guard but A Zoo has control of the leg.
Matusov is trying to control but A Zoo passes into side control!
Matusov tries to bench press A Zoo off him but A Zoo keeps the position.
Matusov keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
A Zoo gets to mount! Matusov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Matusov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Matusov has a hand on A Zoo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. A Zoo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Matusov tries to improve his position but instead A Zoo has taken his back!
Matusov tries to escape but A Zoo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Matusov turns into A Zoo and is now in his guard.
A Zoo controlling Matusov's posture.
Matusov wants to control from the top but A Zoo keeps moving. #T4#
Matusov tries to free his leg and advance position but A Zoo is retaining full guard.
A Zoo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES#
A Zoo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A Zoo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matusov backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, A Zoo scores with a nice short uppercut.
A Zoo lands a left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matusov has A Zoo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. A Zoo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A Zoo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matusov wants a takedown.
Matusov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A Zoo lands an elbow just above Matusov 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cross A Zoo had his way with Boris Matusov in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5##CL#
A Zoo clinches with his opponent.
Matusov goes for a takedown attempt but A Zoo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD2#
Matusov dives in and scores a takedown into A Zoo's guard.
Matusov preventing the sweep.
A Zoo pulls Matusov in close to his closed guard and prevents Matusov from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matusov trying to control but A Zoo is working from the bottom.
A Zoo trying to control the position here. #T1#
Matusov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matusov trying to control but A Zoo is working from the bottom.
Matusov throwing strikes from guard but A Zoo blocks nicely.
A Zoo can't keep his opponent in guard - Matusov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
A Zoo is trying is best to control the position here.
Matusov is keen to just control but A Zoo is a slippery customer.
A Zoo tries to roll over but Matusov keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Matusov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
A Zoo tries to get to full guard but Matusov has control of the leg.
Matusov is keen to just control but A Zoo is a slippery customer.
Boris Matusov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cross A Zoo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A Zoo keeping hold of Matusov's head, controlling as best he can.
Matusov trying to mount his opponent but A Zoo defends it.
A Zoo pushes Matusov off looking to stand but Matusov dives back in and keeps control.
A Zoo wants to control but Matusov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Matusov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but A Zoo is defending well. #SUB2#
Matusov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, A Zoo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matusov trying to mount his opponent but A Zoo defends it. #SUB2#
Matusov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! A Zoo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boris Matusov!
Boris Matusov is the new welterweight champion!

Event: Combate 1: Zoo vs. Jefferson
Date: Sep 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Guy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matusov, pushing him back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Guy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Guy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matusov.
Matusov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Matusov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boxing Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
Matusov is trying to drag Guy to the mat but Guy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Matusov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Guy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Matusov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guy's waist but Guy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matusov off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov misses with a takedown attempt - Guy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matusov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matusov dodges the punch combination from Guy.
Guy fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Matusov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guy throws a head kick but Matusov moves out of range.
Guy slaps away a takedown attempt from Matusov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Guy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guy wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Matusov or perhaps it was just good defense by Guy, which made it look bad.
Matusov shoots in for a double leg but Guy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matusov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Guy is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Guy gets caught flat footed, as Matusov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Matusov trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guy can't keep his opponent in guard - Matusov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Matusov wants to control but Guy is keeping him busy. #ES#
Guy has one foot on Matusov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!
Matusov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guy circles away.#TD2#
Matusov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Guy wants to get back to his feet.#T2##SUB2#
Guy is defending against the submission attempts here by Matusov.
Guy is looking to escape.
Matusov tries to pass to full mount but Guy defends it.
Matusov stops Guy from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Matusov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Guy is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boris Matusov!

Event: JAG Sunmer Madness 1
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Matusov drives through with a takedown into Kurri's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matusov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kurri is retaining full guard.
Kurri will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Matusov looking to pass the guard.
Matusov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matusov preventing the sweep.
Matusov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurri trying to control the position. #T1#
Matusov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurri wants to sweep here but Matusov controlling him for the moment.
Matusov looking to pass the guard.
Kurri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Matusov looking to score a takedown here. Kurri is defending well but Matusov drives through and ends up in Kurri's guard.
Kurri keeping moving, preventing Matusov from controlling successfully.
Matusov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kurri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kurri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matusov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kurri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kurri keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matusov's head.#T2#
Kurri lands a couple of digs.
Kurri looking to pass the guard.
Matusov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kurri working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Matusov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Matusov moves into full mount! Kurri won't be happy about that!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurri tries to reverse the position but Matusov maintains control.
Matusov tries to control but Kurri wriggling away.
Kurri is trying to escape the mount.
Kurri tries to hold on but Matusov postures up.
Matusov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #T3#
Kurri tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matusov mounts Kurri! Really nice guard pass there!
Matusov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kurri is looking to escape.
Matusov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kurri is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kurri is working hard here to advance position.
Matusov tries to control but Kurri wriggling away.
Kurri stops Matusov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T4#
Matusov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kurri is looking to escape.
Kurri is desperately trying to improve his position but Matusov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kurri is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at K.O Heaven, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kurri wants to control but Matusov is having none of it.
Matusov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kurri is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Matusov avoids the attempt from Kurri to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matusov wants to take Kurri's back here but Kurri is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Matusov wants to control the pace but Kurri is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Matusov dominated that round.
That's time! Kurri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kurri lands a glancing blow to the side of Matusov's head.#TD2#
Matusov feints and as Kurri raises his hands in defense, Matusov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matusov preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Kurri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matusov defends well.
Kurri keeping moving, preventing Matusov from controlling successfully.
Matusov looking to sit in guard and control but Kurri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Matusov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kurri manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Matusov 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.
Matusov trying to control but Kurri is working from the bottom.
Boris Matusov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Kurri looking to control.
Matusov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kurri swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kurri working for a triangle but Matusov defends it easily.
Kurri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matusov's guard. #REVR#
Matusov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Matusov working for a triangle but Kurri defends it easily.
Kurri engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Matusov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2##SUB#
Kurri throws his legs up looking for a submission but Matusov uses it to pass to side control.
Kurri is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Matusov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kurri tries to hold on but Matusov postures up.
Kurri is looking to improve his position but Matusov isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Matusov goes for an armbar but Kurri turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kurri. #SUB2#
Kurri avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Matusov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kurri rolls with it to try and escape but Matusov cranks on the arm and Kurri is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Matusov!
The defeated Tatu Kurri had this to say: 'ggwp'.

Event: JAG Jones Jr vs Matusov
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matusov misses with a takedown attempt
letting Jones Jr counter with a right hand.
Matusov has his takedown stuffed
and Jones Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matusov blocks a leg kick.
Matusov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones Jr circles away.
Jim Jones Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
Jones Jr leaves Matusov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones Jr misses with a wild combination.
Matusov shoots in and drives through. Jones Jr sprawls well.
Matusov shoots in for a double leg but Jones Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matusov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matusov.
Jones Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matusov misses with a takedown
and Jones Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones Jr sprawls well. Jones Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matusov gets slowly back to his feet.
Jim Jones Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Matusov looks for a takedown but Jones Jr sprawls well.
Matusov shoots in but Jones Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Matusov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Matusov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones Jr's guard.
Matusov tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones Jr is retaining full guard.
Matusov trying to control but Jones Jr is working from the bottom.
Matusov looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Jones Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Matusov defends it easily.#T2#
Jones Jr pulls Matusov in close to prevent any damage.
Matusov stands and throws Jones Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones Jr manages to get back to half guard.
Jones Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Matusov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jones Jr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jones Jr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jones Jr! #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Jones Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matusov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Matusov is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Matusov keeps trying to improve his position.
Jones Jr is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Matusov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Matusov tries to bench press Jones Jr off him but Jones Jr keeps the position.
Jones Jr is working Matusov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Matusov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matusov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Matusov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones Jr off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Matusov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jones Jr defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Matusov doesn't have the hooks in and Jones Jr manages to turn into his guard.
Jones Jr landing with the ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Matusov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matusov is trying to control the position but Jones Jr postures up.
Matusov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones Jr controls the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Matusov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones Jr defends well.
Jones Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones Jr is pushing down on Matusov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matusov is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Matusov is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Jones Jr there.
Matusov wants to improve his position but Jones Jr is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Jones Jr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Matusov fails with the takedown
and Jones Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Jones Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones Jr pushes Matusov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones Jr lands with a left to the head.
Jones Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matusov's elbow.
A body shot lands from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Matusov backwards.
Jones Jr scores with a shot to the side of Matusov's head. #ROC#Matusov is rocked!
Jones Jr lands with a right to the head.
Matusov is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones Jr finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matusov tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jim Jones Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
Jones Jr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jones Jr is pressed up against the cage. Matusov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones Jr down to the mat. Jones Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Matusov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matusov thinking.
Matusov is breathing heavily.
Jones Jr moves in close and cracks Matusov with a massive right hand! Matusov, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Jones Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jim Jones Jr!
Jim Jones Jr retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Jim Jones Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: JAG Plus
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith throws a body punch but Matusov moves out of range.
Matusov shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matusov shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matusov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Matusov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith's guard now, I'm sure.
Matusov throwing strikes but missing.
Matusov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Matusov is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matusov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Matusov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Matusov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith holds on for dear life.
Matusov moves to back control.

Matusov tightening his grip on Smith, looking for the choke.

Matusov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Matusov is cranking Smith's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Smith! He's tightened the choke and Smith is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Boris Matusov!

Event: JAG Aorigele-Xe
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1##TD#
Llosa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matusov to the mat! Matusov manages to get full guard.
Llosa trying to control but Matusov is working from the bottom.
Matusov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Llosa is one step ahead there.
Matusov pulls Llosa in to control the position. #SUB2#
Matusov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Llosa rolls with it to try and escape but Matusov cranks on the arm and Llosa is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Matusov!

Event: JAG - Pandemic
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Monger leaves Matusov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Matusov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Well, if Matusov 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#
Matusov seems to be looking for submissions.
Matusov is taking a breather. Monger says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Monger is trying to stand up here but Matusov is controlling him well.
Monger is looking to control Matusov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Monger avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Matusov is looking for a kimura but Monger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matusov to get the leverage.
We've been hearing good reports from Monger'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.
Matusov wants to pass to mount but Monger is defending the position. #T1#
Monger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matusov.
Matusov working Monger over with strikes.
Matusov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Monger's head.
Matusov wants to take a breather but Monger is having none of it.
Matusov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Monger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Matusov 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#
Matusov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Matusov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Monger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matusov.
Monger is refusing to be controlled, as Matusov sits in half guard. #T2#
Monger wants to improve his position but Matusov is controlling well.
Matusov trying to mount his opponent but Monger defends it. #ES#
Monger kicks off Matusov and gets to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monger. Matusov does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Matusov tries to counter it with a takedown but Monger pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Matusov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Monger defends well and Matusov ends up having to push Monger into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Monger lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
Monger instigates a clinch.
Monger tries to land a knee to the head but Matusov blocks with his arms.
Matusov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Monger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kill Monger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
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!
Matusov defending well as Monger loads up on a big left hand.
Monger throws a hook but Matusov blocks it.#T3#
Matusov has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Monger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Monger wants to take a breather but Matusov is having none of it.
It looks like Monger is going to stand back up.
Matusov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are battling for position here. Matusov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Matusov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Monger has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Matusov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Monger is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Matusov pulls down on the head and he's put Monger to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Boris Matusov!

Event: JAG Contenders 2
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Monger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Monger wants it to stay on the feet.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Monger as he jumps to the side.
Monger lands with a straight right. Matusov didn't see that one coming.
Matusov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Monger defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matusov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Monger misses with a wild body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matusov.#TD#
Matusov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Monger sprawls well initially but Matusov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Matusov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Monger wants to get back to his feet.
Matusov is looking to take a break and control but Monger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Matusov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Monger still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Monger has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T1#
Monger wants to stand but Matusov has his arm trapped.
Matusov is trying to get back to half guard.
Matusov can't do much from the bottom here.
Monger in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Matusov stops Monger from passing to mount. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matusov tries to improve position but can't.
Matusov is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matusov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Monger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matusov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Monger.
Matusov is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Matusov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monger pulls his head out easily.
Matusov works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matusov keeping full guard, as Monger tries to pass. #SUB#
Matusov looking for a guillotine here but Monger defends easily. #SU2#
Matusov is working an open guard so Monger takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Matusov closes the distance and clinches up with Monger, looking for a takedown. Matusov pushes Monger against the cage but Monger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Monger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matusov shoots for a takedown but Monger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matusov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Monger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matusov somewhat.
Monger changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Matusov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Monger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matusov.
Matusov shoots in and drives through. Monger sprawls well.
Matusov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Monger pinned against the cage. Monger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Monger with the counter takedown but Matusov avoids it easily.
Matusov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Monger circles away.
Monger misses with a low kick.
Matusov darts in looking for a takedown but Monger gets double underhooks and turns Matusov into the cage.
Matusov goes for a double leg but Monger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Monger continues to drive forward.
Monger feints the counter takedown.
Matusov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Monger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monger tries to clinch but Matusov moves out of range. #CL2#
Monger clinches up against the cage.
Matusov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Monger after a bit of a struggle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matusov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Matusov tries to pull guard but Monger holds him up against the cage and eventually Matusov drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kill Monger 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##CL2#
Monger instigates a clinch.
Monger lands a nice knee to the body.
Matusov tries to score a body lock takedown but Monger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Monger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matusov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Monger gets underhooks to prevent Matusov's takedown attempt.
Monger lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Monger. #CUT2#
It looks like Boris Matusov has been cut.
Monger lands a nice uppercut.
Monger scores a nice knee to the body.
Monger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Monger tries a knee to the head but Matusov blocks it.
A short left from Monger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matusov backwards. #ROC2#
Matusov is rocked!
Monger scores a nice knee to the body.
Oh Matusov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Monger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Monger.
Monger prevents the takedown attempt.
Matusov seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot in the inside from Monger.
Matusov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Monger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Matusov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
Monger lands a knee to the body.
Monger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matusov blocks it with crossed arms.
Matusov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Monger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A knee to the head by Monger.
Monger tries to land a knee to the head but Matusov blocks with his arms.
Matusov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Monger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matusov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knees in the clinch landing for Monger.
Monger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Monger connects with a knee to the head.
Matusov is trying to pull guard but Monger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Monger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Monger crunches a lovely knee into Matusov's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monger throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Monger.
Monger misses with a knee to the head.
Matusov goes for a takedown attempt but Monger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boris Matusov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matusov.
Monger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Matusov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Monger finds it's way round the side to connect with Matusov's head.
Monger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matusov manages to avoid it.
Matusov shoots in but Monger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matusov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monger.
Monger connects with a single shot there.
Matusov fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matusov.
Matusov drops his hands momentarily and Monger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Monger jabs Matusov right on the nose. Matusov blinks but takes it well.
Monger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matusov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Monger sprawls well. Monger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matusov gets slowly back to his feet.#T3##KD2#
Monger drops Matusov with a left right combo! Monger follows him down to the ground into side control.
Matusov is trying to improve his position.
Kill Monger has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Monger decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Monger rushes Matusov and presses him up against the cage.
Matusov jumps guard but Monger turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Matusov is trying to drag Monger to the mat but Monger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Monger utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monger tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T4#
Matusov is working for takedown but Monger is calmly controlling the position for now.
Monger stops a takedown attempt from Matusov.
Monger misses with a knee to the head.
Monger gets underhooks to prevent Matusov's takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Monger.
Matusov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Monger after a bit of a struggle.
Monger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matusov blocks it with crossed arms.
Matusov is looking to take this one to the mat.
A knee to the head by Monger.
Monger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Monger with a knee to the head.
Monger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Matusov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Monger with a knee to the head.
Matusov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matusov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Matusov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Monger walks away with a smile on his face. Matusov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Monger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Matusov's head.
Monger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monger misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kill Monger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boris Matusov's cut.
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##TD#
Monger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Matusov prevents Monger from getting back to his feet.
Matusov pushing down on Monger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Matusov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matusov works his way into full mount!
Matusov is looking to work his way around to Monger's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Matusov trying to control but Monger is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov controlling from mount.
Monger is trying to stand up.#T1##SUB#
Matusov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Monger has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Monger is trying to escape the mount.
Matusov wants to control the pace but Monger is squirming around nicely.
Monger tries to buck Matusov off but he can't manage it.
Matusov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Matusov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Monger has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Monger!
Matusov controls Monger momentarily but Monger frees himself.
Monger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Monger would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boris Matusov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Monger stopping the sweep attempt from Matusov.
Monger stays in close to Matusov's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Matusov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Monger stopping the sweep attempt from Matusov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Matusov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Monger uses it to pass to side control. #SU2#
Monger decides to stand up, so the ref orders Matusov to his feet.
Matusov walks into a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Monger. That snapped Matusov's head back.
Monger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Matusov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matusov has a takedown stuffed.
Donk. Monger catches Matusov right on the button with a cross.
Jab by Monger.
Matusov throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Monger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Monger wants to pass the guard but Matusov is defending well.
Kill Monger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU2#
Monger decides to stand up.
Matusov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Monger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Monger scores with the left hand. Matusov knows he should have avoided that one.
Monger scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matusov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matusov takes one to the chin there.
Matusov darts in looking for a takedown but Monger gets double underhooks and turns Matusov into the cage. #T4#
Monger is looking to clinch.
Monger lands with a cross.
Monger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matusov at a distance.
Kill Monger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matusov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matusov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Monger sprawls and moves away.
Both fighters circling a little - Monger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Monger lands a nice hook to Matusov's body. Matusov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matusov throws a hook to the side of Monger's head but Monger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Matusov.#CL2#
Monger has Matusov up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Matusov throws an elbow but misses.
A short left from Monger.
Matusov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matusov working aggressively here.
Matusov tries a body shot but Monger blocks it.
Kill Monger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Matusov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kill Monger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Monger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Kill Monger!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Kill Monger!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Kill Monger!

Kill Monger wins by unanimous decision!

Event: JBL Pankration
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1#
Matusov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Benedetti defends well and Matusov ends up having to push Benedetti into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Benedetti is looking to counter punch.
Benedetti stuffs the takedown attempt from Matusov. Matusov gets slowly back to his feet.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Matusov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Benedetti is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Matusov misses with a takedown attempt - Benedetti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mario Benedetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
Matusov has his takedown stuffed
and Benedetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matusov fails to land the takedown.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown but Benedetti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matusov fails with the takedown.
Matusov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Benedetti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matusov.#T1#
Benedetti lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD2#
Matusov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Matusov tries to free his leg and advance position but Benedetti is retaining full guard.
Matusov wants to control from the top but Benedetti keeps moving.
Benedetti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Benedetti continues to stall.
Benedetti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matusov's guard. #REVR#
Benedetti content to stall in guard here.
Matusov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Benedetti looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Matusov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Benedetti passes into half guard. #T2#
Benedetti is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Matusov is looking for a sweep. Benedetti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Benedetti tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matusov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matusov wants to control but Benedetti is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Matusov looking for submissions off his back.
Matusov is looking for a sweep. Benedetti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benedetti perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Matusov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Matusov.
Matusov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Benedetti's guard. #REVB##T4#
Benedetti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matusov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benedetti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benedetti keeping moving, preventing Matusov from controlling successfully.
Benedetti pulls Matusov in close to prevent any damage.
Matusov wants to control from the top but Benedetti keeps moving.
Benedetti wants to sweep here but Matusov controlling him for the moment.
Benedetti looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Benedetti 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#
Matusov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Benedetti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Matusov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Benedetti counters with a straight right hand.
Matusov fails with the takedown
and Benedetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mario Benedetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
Matusov fails with a takedown attempt.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benedetti sprawls well. Benedetti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matusov gets slowly back to his feet.
Benedetti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matusov can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matusov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benedetti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Matusov looks to move away, Benedetti throws a big counter combo but Matusov just gets out of the way.
Boris Matusov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Benedetti. No joy for Matusov on that attempt.
It looked like Benedetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD#
Benedetti feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Matusov sprawling to the canvas! Matusov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Benedetti finish him?! #T1#
Matusov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matusov misses with a takedown
and Benedetti scores with a counter punch that sends Matusov to the canvas! Benedetti smells blood - he's punishing Matusov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Matusov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Benedetti!
Mario Benedetti retains his welterweight title!
Mario Benedetti gave a mention to UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: JAG Garuda vs Watson
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
No luck for Matusov with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Matusov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Monger explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
An inside leg kick lands from Monger.
Monger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Monger misses with a two punch combination.
Matusov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Monger rushes Matusov and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Matusov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Monger can't fight it off and eventually Matusov manages to take the fight to the floor. Monger looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Matusov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matusov is working Monger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Monger wants to stand but Matusov is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Monger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Matusov defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Monger is on top in guard. #REVB#
My spies in London's Elite Grappler's PLUS ($950) inform me that Monger has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Monger wanted to stand there but Matusov had control of the position. #SUB#
Matusov looking for a triangle here. Monger is fighting it but it looks tight! Matusov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Monger is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Boris Matusov!

Event: EFC Trudeau vs Matusov 2
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Trudeau just misses with a punch to the body.
Matusov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Trudeau defends it well.
Trudeau throws a hook but Matusov blocks it.
Trudeau stuffs the takedown attempt from Matusov. Matusov gets slowly back to his feet.
Matusov misses with a takedown
and Trudeau counters with a stiff right hand.
Trudeau swings for the body but Matusov moves out of range.
Trudeau defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matusov.
Yves Trudeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
Trudeau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matusov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trudeau sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matusov somewhat.
Matusov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trudeau sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matusov somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trudeau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Matusov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trudeau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matusov is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Matusov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trudeau is just riding it out for now. Matusov eventually gives up the hold.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Trudeau actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Trudeau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matusov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trudeau keeps working. #SUB2#
Matusov is looking for a kimura but Trudeau is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matusov to get the leverage.
Matusov wants to pass to mount but Trudeau is defending the position. #SUB#
Trudeau looking for submissions off his back.
Trudeau might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Matusov is trying to control the action in half guard but Trudeau is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matusov trying to control from Trudeau's half guard. Trudeau has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Trudeau is looking for a triangle here but Matusov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SUB2#
Matusov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Trudeau rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Matusov's guard! Nice work there by Trudeau!
Matusov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matusov has a closed guard, preventing Trudeau from standing up. #T3#
Matusov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Matusov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trudeau doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trudeau manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matusov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Trudeau puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Trudeau tries to stand and escape but Matusov is controlling the position.
Matusov wants to control but Trudeau is keeping busy.
Matusov wants to improve his position but Trudeau is controlling well.
Matusov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Trudeau tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Matusov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Matusov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matusov works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yves Trudeau dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Matusov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trudeau pinned against the cage. Trudeau gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matusov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trudeau as he jumps to the side.
Matusov slips a jab from Trudeau.
Matusov feints the counter takedown.
Matusov shoots in and drives through. Trudeau sprawls well.
Yves Trudeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
Trudeau scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Trudeau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trudeau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matusov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trudeau.
Matusov fails with the takedown.
Trudeau was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov shoots in looking for a takedown. Trudeau tries to sprawl out of it but Matusov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Trudeau manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matusov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Matusov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Trudeau's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Trudeau working for a triangle but Matusov defends it easily. #T1#
Trudeau keeping moving, preventing Matusov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Matusov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Matusov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trudeau has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matusov has managed to get both his arms back between Trudeau's legs - danger averted.
Matusov wants to control from the top but Trudeau keeps moving. #SUB#
Trudeau working for a triangle but Matusov defends it easily. #SUB#
Trudeau looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boris Matusov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matusov is still trying to improve position.
Trudeau keeping moving, preventing Matusov from controlling successfully.
Matusov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trudeau swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Matusov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trudeau has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matusov has managed to get both his arms back between Trudeau's legs - danger averted.
Matusov looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Matusov pushing down on Trudeau's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Trudeau is not content to let Matusov control the position.#SUB#
Trudeau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matusov trying to control from half guard but Trudeau is working away.
Matusov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Trudeau!
Trudeau in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Trudeau has given up his back. Will we see Matusov going for some submissions?
Well, with Matusov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Trudeau is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T4#
Matusov is not going to allow Trudeau to sit and survive in this position.
Will Matusov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB2#
Matusov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Matusov working for the choke.
Trudeau trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Matusov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Trudeau defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Boris Matusov 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#
No luck for Matusov with that takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Trudeau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matusov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matusov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matusov takes one to the chin there.
Trudeau is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Matusov moves out of range as Trudeau strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trudeau. Matusov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boris Matusov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trudeau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trudeau throws a body shot but no joy. #KD#
Trudeau cracks Matusov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Matusov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Trudeau finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trudeau stuffs the takedown.
Yves Trudeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
Matusov shoots in and drives through. Trudeau sprawls well.
Matusov misses with a takedown
and Trudeau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Trudeau bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matusov's head.#ROC#
Matusov is rocked!
Matusov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trudeau as he avoids it easily.
Matusov is still on wobbly legs! Can Trudeau finish him?
Trudeau looks to land a right hand but Matusov moved out of range.
Trudeau fakes the body blow, causing Matusov to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Matusov goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yves Trudeau!
A relieved looking Yves Trudeau thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: EFC Thompson vs Castillo
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Lawrence swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lawrence looks to land a combination. Matusov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matusov.
Good leg kick by Lawrence there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matusov shoots in but no luck this time.
Lawrence throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matusov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lawrence sprawls and moves away.
Lawrence misses with a low kick.
Matusov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matusov. #TD#
Matusov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Matusov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawrence is looking for a sweep.
Lawrence stops Matusov from passing to mount. #SUB#
Matusov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Lawrence avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Matusov. #SUB#
Matusov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lawrence, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Matusov has an Americana. Lawrence didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Matusov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Matusov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Boris Matusov!
Johnny Lawrence was interviewed post fight and said 'Hey Johnny! You're a cream puff!'.

Event: EFC Finnegan vs Matusov
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matusov.
Matusov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Finnegan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Finnegan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Matusov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Finnegan is trying is best to control the position here.
Finnegan looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Matusov 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.
Finnegan is staying active underneath Matusov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Finnegan is pressing down on Matusov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Matusov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matusov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Finnegan has his hands on Matusov's head, controlling the position.
Finnegan wants to sweep here but Matusov controlling him for the moment.
Finnegan pulls Matusov in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Matusov tries to free his leg and advance position but Finnegan is retaining full guard.
Finnegan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finnegan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Matusov is fighting to break Finnegan's control of his arms but Finnegan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matusov wants to control from the top but Finnegan keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Matusov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matusov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Finnegan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roy Finnegan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
Finnegan slaps away a takedown attempt from Matusov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finnegan sprawls well. Finnegan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matusov gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Finnegan stuffs the takedown.
Finnegan takes a swing at Matusov's ribcage but misses.
Matusov defending well as Finnegan loads up on a big left hand.
Roy Finnegan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matusov shoots in and drives through. Finnegan sprawls well.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Finnegan as he avoids it easily.
Matusov slips a jab and a cross from Finnegan.
Matusov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Finnegan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Boris Matusov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matusov goes for a double leg but Finnegan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Finnegan continues to drive forward.
Finnegan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matusov fails with the takedown.
Matusov has a takedown stuffed.
Finnegan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Finnegan tries to bum rush Matusov with a series of wild strikes but Matusov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matusov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Finnegan to score with a decent uppercut.
Matusov misses with a takedown attempt
and Finnegan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finnegan misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Matusov fails with a takedown attempt.
Finnegan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Finnegan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matusov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Finnegan swivels and escapes.
Finnegan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matusov.
Matusov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matusov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Finnegan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matusov somewhat.
Matusov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Finnegan is looking for a counter combo.
Finnegan looks to score with a jab to the body but Matusov is just out of range.
Finnegan leaves Matusov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Matusov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Finnegan's waist but Finnegan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matusov off to one side.
Finnegan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matusov is defended easily by Finnegan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Finnegan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matusov was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Matusov fails with the takedown
enabling Finnegan to counter with a crisp jab.
Matusov shoots for a double leg takedown but Finnegan sprawls well. He's pushed Matusov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matusov misses with a takedown
and Finnegan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Roy Finnegan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.#KD#
Finnegan cracks Matusov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Finnegan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Matusov to stand back up!#ROC#
Matusov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Finnegan does no damage.
Matusov is still on wobbly legs! Can Finnegan finish him?
Finnegan knocks out Matusov with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Finnegan before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Finnegan picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roy Finnegan!
An out of breath Roy Finnegan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EFC Matusov vs Kurri
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1##TD#
Matusov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kurri to the ground. Matusov is now in Kurri's guard.
Kurri is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kurri's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Kurri is keeping the position.
Kurri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matusov's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Kurri is sitting in close to Matusov's body. Matusov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kurri is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kurri is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Matusov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Boris Matusov!
Tatu Kurri spoke after the fight, saying 'ggwp'.

Event: EFC Quinteros vs Matusov
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Quinteros tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matusov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Matusov.
Matusov wants to control but Quinteros is keeping him busy.
Quinteros tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Matusov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Quinteros manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Quinteros is defending well.
Quinteros has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matusov is working away from the top position though.#T1##SUB2#
Matusov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Quinteros has managed to free his arm - good work.
Quinteros wants to improve his position but Matusov is controlling well.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but Quinteros defending well.
Quinteros wants to improve his position but Matusov is controlling well. #SUB2#
Matusov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Quinteros sees it coming and defends easily.
Quinteros 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.
Quinteros trying to hold on to Matusov's head to control him but Matusov postures up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Quinteros tries to roll over but Matusov keeps him under control.
Matusov is trying to control. Quinteros wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Matusov is looking for a kimura here.
Quinteros is looking for a sweep. Matusov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Quinteros keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Matusov seems to be working for a kimura but Quinteros defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB2#
Matusov seems to be looking for submissions.
Matusov uses his free foot to push down on Quinteros's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Quinteros.
Matusov moves to back control. #SUB2#
Matusov looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Matusov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Quinteros is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Matusov gets his way! #T4##SUB2#
Matusov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Quinteros defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Quinteros tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Matusov is persistently looking for the submission but Quinteros is defending it well.
Quinteros rolls, trying to escape but Matusov keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Quinteros is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Matusov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Matusov 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#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matusov.
Matusov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Quinteros's waist but Quinteros gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matusov off to one side.
Quinteros is looking for a counter combo.
Matusov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matusov has his takedown stuffed
and Quinteros counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nelson Quinteros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
Quinteros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matusov.
Matusov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Quinteros defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matusov.
Quinteros stuns Matusov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matusov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown but Quinteros shows good takedown defense.
Matusov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Quinteros cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov tries for a takedown but Quinteros sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Quinteros lands a right hook to the body.
Matusov is breathing heavily.
Quinteros looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matusov tries for a takedown but Quinteros circles away easily
and Quinteros counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Matusov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Quinteros has Matusov up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Quinteros scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Quinteros escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quinteros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nelson Quinteros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quinteros misses with a looping right.
Matusov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Quinteros swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quinteros connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC#
Matusov is rocked!
Quinteros throws a series of punches but Matusov moves out of range.
Nelson Quinteros is winning the standup battle so far.
Quinteros displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matusov.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Quinteros as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Matusov drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matusov passes into half guard.
Matusov is keen to just control but Quinteros is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quinteros is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matusov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matusov's back!
Boris Matusov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Quinteros is hanging on to Matusov's back as he tries to escape.
Quinteros controls the action.
Quinteros keeps control of the position as Matusov tries to break free.
Quinteros just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Matusov is trying to break free.
Quinteros controlling from the back.#T3#
Quinteros has the hooks in. Matusov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Matusov keeps trying to improve his position.
Matusov turns into Quinteros and is now in his guard.
Matusov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Quinteros bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matusov's guard. #REVR#
Matusov keeping full guard, as Quinteros tries to pass.
Quinteros has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Quinteros trying to control but Matusov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Matusov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Quinteros escapes and throws Matusov's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T4#
Quinteros wants to stand but Matusov has his arm trapped.
Matusov is looking to reverse the position.
Matusov is not content to let Quinteros control the position.
Matusov is trying to work for a sweep but Quinteros has mounted him!
Quinteros punishing his opponent with strikes.
Matusov is looking to improve his position but Quinteros isn't that keen on the idea.
Matusov wants to control but Quinteros is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nelson Quinteros dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Matusov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Quinteros circles away.
Quinteros swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matusov misses with a takedown
and Quinteros counters with a left to the body.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown but Quinteros shows good takedown defense.
Nelson Quinteros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
Matusov has a takedown stuffed.
Matusov tries for a takedown but Quinteros circles away easily
and Quinteros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Matusov.
Matusov misses with a takedown attempt
and Quinteros counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matusov has his takedown stuffed
and Quinteros counters with a nice uppercut.
Matusov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov closes the distance and clinches up with Quinteros, looking for a takedown. Matusov pushes Quinteros against the cage but Quinteros circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Quinteros swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Quinteros fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matusov is defended easily by Quinteros.
Quinteros seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Matusov with a poor takedown
and Quinteros counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Matusov has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nelson Quinteros!
An out of breath Nelson Quinteros thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EFC Tea vs Menger
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Matusov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Matusov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Van Dijk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Van Dijk trying to control from the bottom.
Matusov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Van Dijk trying to control here.
Matusov trying to mount his opponent but Van Dijk defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dijk holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Well, if Matusov 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.
Van Dijk is trying to maintain the position but Matusov is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Matusov wants to pass to mount but Van Dijk is defending the position.
Van Dijk wants to control but Matusov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matusov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Van Dijk! #SUB2#
Matusov swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Matusov!

Event: EFC Matusov vs Trudeau
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Trudeau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matusov tries to counter with a takedown but Trudeau is quick to defend against it.
Matusov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Trudeau has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Matusov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Matusov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trudeau.
Trudeau scores with a hook to the body. Matusov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matusov darts in looking for a takedown but Trudeau gets double underhooks and turns Matusov into the cage.
Matusov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trudeau scores with a jab to the body.
Trudeau scores with a nice strike.
Matusov ducks right into an uppercut from Trudeau.
Trudeau circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Matusov tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Trudeau wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yves Trudeau!
Yves Trudeau decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EFC Matusov vs Daughtrey
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Matusov fails with the takedown
and Daughtrey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matusov fails to land the takedown.
A jab from Daughtrey misses.
Daughtrey lands a glancing blow to the side of Matusov's head.
Daughtrey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daughtrey lands a nice shot that snaps Matusov's head back.
Matusov shoots in looking for a takedown but Daughtrey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matusov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Daughtrey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matusov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Matusov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Matusov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Daughtrey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matusov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Daughtrey is looking for a sweep. Matusov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matusov is looking to advance position but Daughtrey won't allow it. #SUB#
Matusov wants to work for an arm triangle but Daughtrey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Matusov is trying to control. Daughtrey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Matusov is really struggling to control Daughtrey but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Matusov is looking for a kimura here.
Daughtrey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Daughtrey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Matusov is controlling him.
Matusov advances to half guard.
Matusov is keen to just control but Daughtrey is a slippery customer.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Matusov is looking for a kimura but Daughtrey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matusov to get the leverage.
Daughtrey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matusov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Matusov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Daughtrey! #SUB#
Matusov has isolated one of Daughtrey's arms. Daughtrey looking to fight him off but Matusov twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Matusov!

Event: EFC Minasian vs Matusov
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Minasian cracks Matusov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matusov swats away the attempt to clinch by Minasian.
Matusov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Minasian as he jumps to the side.
Minasian looks to land a left hand but Matusov moved out of range nicely.
Matusov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Minasian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Minasian misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Matusov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Minasian to the ground. Matusov is now in Minasian's guard.
Minasian wants to stand up but Matusov is controlling him.
Matusov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minasian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matusov trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Minasian keeping full guard, as Matusov tries to pass.
Matusov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Minasian is looking for a triangle but Matusov pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Matusov looking to pass the guard.
Matusov advances position into side control!
Matusov wants to control but Minasian is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Matusov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Minasian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Matusov works to advance to full mount. Minasian defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Minasian is trying desperately to improve position.
Minasian wants to control but Matusov is having none of it.
Minasian is squirming around, avoiding Matusov's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Minasian sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Matusov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Minasian wants to improve his position but Matusov is controlling well. #SUB2#
Matusov is trying to work for a kimura but Minasian is defending well. #SUB2#
Matusov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Minasian is defending well.
Minasian tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Minasian is trying to control but can't.
Matusov passes to full mount!
Minasian gets back to half guard.#T3#
Matusov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matusov trying to control the action but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Matusov moves into full mount! Minasian won't be happy about that!
Minasian has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Minasian preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Matusov. #SUB2#
Minasian is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Minasian looking very determined here, making life difficult for Matusov. #T4##SUB2#
Minasian defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Our spies down at at ~T~ Troid - Gym inform us that Matusov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Minasian trying to get back to his feet but Matusov is in full control for now.
Minasian wants to control his opponent's hands but Matusov gets his hands free.
Minasian tries to roll but Matusov sticks to his back.
Minasian rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Matusov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Matusov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Minasian really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Matusov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Matusov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Minasian but Minasian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matusov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Minasian circles away.
Minasian misses with the combination.
Minasian tries to clinch up but Matusov circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Matusov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Boris Matusov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Minasian looking for a guillotine here but Matusov defends easily.
Matusov trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Minasian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matusov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Matusov trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom. #T1#
Matusov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Minasian is not content to let Matusov control the position.
Matusov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Minasian manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Minasian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minasian is trying to stand.
Matusov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Matusov wants to take a breather but Minasian is having none of it.
Matusov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Minasian moves into full guard. #T2#
Matusov trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Minasian has his foot on Matusov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matusov works his way back into a safe position though.
Matusov is pushing down on Minasian's leg trying to pass to half guard. Minasian is fighting to maintain full guard but Matusov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Matusov moves nicely into side control.
Minasian pushes Matusov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Matusov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Minasian is trying to control Matusov's posture but Matusov avoids it.
Minasian avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Matusov.
Matusov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Minasian!
Matusov wants to take his opponent's back but Minasian doesn't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
Matusov is working for a guillotine from mount but Minasian frees his head quite easily.
Minasian tries to lock up and control but Matusov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Minasian slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Matusov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Minasian trying to control from the bottom.
Minasian is refusing to be controlled, as Matusov sits in half guard.
Matusov moves nicely into side control.
Matusov misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4#
Minasian manages to get back to half guard.
Minasian is trying to stand up here but Matusov is controlling him well.
Matusov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Minasian knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Minasian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matusov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Matusov seems to be working for a kimura but Minasian defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Minasian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minasian tries to get to full guard but Matusov has control of the leg.
Matusov is looking to advance position but Minasian won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Matusov 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Minasian tries to clinch but Matusov is having none of it.
Minasian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matusov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Minasian moves into the clinch.
Minasian tries to work over Matusov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minasian tries to work over Matusov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minasian trying to control the position but instead, Matusov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Minasian into the cage.
Minasian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matusov. #BC#
Minasian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matusov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Minasian's waist but Minasian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matusov off to one side. #TD2#
Matusov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Matusov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Minasian defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov is pressing down on Minasian's thigh, looking to free his foot. Minasian is holding on for now.
Minasian wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Matusov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Matusov looking to finish with strikes here!
Minasian is in all sorts of trouble here.
Matusov wants to take his opponent's back but Minasian doesn't allow it.
Matusov works his way to his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Matusov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Matusov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Minasian has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Minasian turns into Matusov and is now in his guard.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB2#
Matusov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minasian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minasian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Minasian won't allow Matusov to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Matusov looking for a guillotine here but Minasian defends easily.
Matusov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Matusov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Minasian looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Matusov working a defensive guard here.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Minasian forces his way into half guard.
Matusov is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Matusov looking for submissions off his back.
Minasian wants to control but Matusov is keeping him busy.
Minasian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Minasian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matusov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matusov is looking to improve his position.
Minasian trying to mount his opponent but Matusov defends it.
Tigran Minasian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matusov is looking to improve his position.
Matusov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Minasian's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Minasian's back!#SUB2#
Matusov looking for the choke but no joy. #T4#
Matusov gets his hands free as Minasian looks to control.
Minasian can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Matusov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Minasian manages to reverse the position and now he's in Matusov's guard. Nice work there by Minasian. #SUB2#
Matusov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Matusov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Matusov working for a triangle but Minasian defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Matusov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matusov 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Matusov!

Event: EFC Sobota vs Matusov
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matusov.
Sobota throws a hook but Matusov blocks it.
Matusov has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Sobota counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sobota.
Matusov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sobota avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Leszek Sobota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
Matusov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sobota gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Matusov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sobota fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Matusov ducks under a wild hook from Sobota.
Matusov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sobota defends it well.
Matusov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sobota circles away.
Sobota stuffs the takedown attempt from Matusov. Matusov gets slowly back to his feet.
Matusov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Sobota moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sobota fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sobota lands with a straight right. Matusov didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Sobota darts in and clinches Matusov up against the cage.#TD2#
Matusov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sobota can't fight it off and eventually Matusov manages to take the fight to the floor. Sobota looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Matusov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sobota is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matusov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Matusov being controlled here momentarily.
Sobota keeping moving, preventing Matusov from controlling successfully.
Matusov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sobota swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sobota on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sobota tries to get out of the position.
Matusov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matusov stands and throws Sobota's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sobota is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Matusov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Matusov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sobota keeps working.
Matusov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sobota's legs. #SUB2#
Matusov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Matusov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sobota is not content to let Matusov control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Matusov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Matusov tries for a kimura but Sobota is defending well.
Matusov tries to move to mount but Sobota blocks the move with his legs.
Matusov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sobota keeps working. #SUB2#
Matusov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sobota knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sobota can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Sobota gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Matusov working for a submission but Sobota is keeping him at bay.
Sobota is trying to escape the mount.
Sobota has given up his back.
Our spies down at at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy inform us that Matusov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Sobota is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Sobota defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Matusov's arms.
Sobota wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Matusov 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#
Matusov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sobota counters with a stiff right hand.
Matusov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sobota makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matusov has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Sobota was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matusov.
Leszek Sobota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
Matusov avoids the body shot from Sobota. #TD2#
Matusov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sobota trying to hold on to Matusov's head to control him but Matusov postures up.
Sobota is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Matusov passes to full mount!
Sobota is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Matusov looking to control but Sobota is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Matusov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Matusov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matusov avoids the attempt from Sobota to control.
Matusov fails to advance to Sobota's back. #SUB2#
Matusov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sobota to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sobota shrugs it off.
Sobota is squirming around, avoiding Matusov's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Matusov is working for a guillotine from mount but Sobota frees his head quite easily. #SUB2#
Matusov is working for a guillotine from mount but Sobota frees his head quite easily. #T2#
Matusov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sobota is holding on tight. #SUB2#
Matusov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sobota is surviving well by controlling Matusov's body position as best he can.
Sobota can't escape the position.
Matusov content just to control the position here.
Sobota wants to control but Matusov is having none of it.
Matusov mounts Sobota! Really nice guard pass there!
Matusov content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Matusov working for a submission but Sobota is keeping him at bay.
Sobota is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Matusov wants to take Sobota's back here but Sobota is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sobota is desperately trying to improve his position but Matusov has a good base and remains in mount.
Matusov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Matusov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sobota tries to hold on but Matusov postures up.
Sobota has given up his back. #SUB2#
Sobota is trying to defend against the choke here but Matusov has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Matusov Tightens the hold and Sobota taps out furiously! Matusov displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Boris Matusov!

Event: EFC Matusov vs Rodriqez
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Matusov shoots in but no luck this time.
And Rodrigez tries to counter it with a takedown but Matusov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Matusov dives in and grabs Rodrigez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rodrigez pushes down on Matusov's head and hops out.
Matusov has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Rodrigez tries to sprawl but Matusov drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Matusov is working for an americana but Rodrigez has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Matusov was thinking about the submission.
Matusov wants to control from the top but Rodrigez keeps moving. #SUB#
Matusov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rodrigez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rodrigez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rodrigez! #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigez trying to control the action but Matusov is working from the bottom.
Matusov is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Matusov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Matusov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodrigez pulls his head out easily.
Matusov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodrigez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodrigez's back!#SUB#
Rodrigez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Matusov.
Rodrigez looking to control the position. #SUB#
Matusov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rodrigez staying busy and making it hard for Matusov to control.
Rodrigez tries to roll but Matusov sticks to his back. #T2##SUB#
Matusov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rodrigez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Matusov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rodrigez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rodrigez for a finish.
Rodrigez tries to roll but Matusov sticks to his back.
Rodrigez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Matusov keeps control of the position easily here as Rodrigez tries to buck him off. #SUB#
Matusov working for a choke but Rodrigez is defending well.
Rodrigez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Matusov. #T3#
We've been informed that Rodrigez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Rodrigez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Matusov gets his way! #SUB#
Matusov is persistently looking for the submission but Rodrigez is defending it well. #SUB#
Matusov is looking for the choke from the back position but Rodrigez is controlling his hands well. #T4#
Matusov is looking to control Rodrigez but Rodrigez is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Matusov looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Matusov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rodrigez is defending well though. Matusov let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Rodrigez defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Rodrigez trying to control the position from guard on top but Matusov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodrigez tries to free his leg and advance position but Matusov is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Matusov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Matusov keeping full guard, as Rodrigez tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Matusov dominated that round.
That's time! Matusov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Matusov tries for a takedown but Rodrigez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matusov has a takedown stuffed.
Matusov avoids the body shot from Rodrigez. #TD#
Rodrigez tries to sprawl but Matusov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Matusov trying to mount his opponent but Rodrigez defends it.
Rodrigez is trying to stand back up but Matusov is controlling him
Rodrigez tries to get to full guard but Matusov has control of the leg.
Matusov wants to take a breather but Rodrigez is having none of it.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Rodrigez is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov controlling the action here.#SUB#
Matusov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Rodrigez as he works his way to full guard. #T1#
Rodrigez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Matusov stands and throws Rodrigez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Matusov tries to move to mount but Rodrigez blocks the move with his legs.
Matusov moves into full mount! #SUB#
Matusov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rodrigez turns into him and now he's in Matusov's guard.
Rodrigez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Matusov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodrigez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodrigez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodrigez wants to stand but Matusov has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Rodrigez wants to control from the top but Matusov keeps moving.
Rodrigez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rodrigez looking to sit in guard and control but Matusov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Matusov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodrigez can do to turn this around?
Matusov forces his way into half guard.
Rodrigez wants to get back to full guard.
Matusov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodrigez keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Matusov is trying to work for a kimura but Rodrigez is defending well. #SUB#
Matusov is working for a kimura but Rodrigez is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Matusov is looking for a kimura here.
Rodrigez is trying to stand back up but Matusov is controlling him #SUB#
Rodrigez is defending against the submission attempts here by Matusov. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rodrigez is not content to let Matusov control the position.#SUB#
Matusov is working for an americana but Rodrigez has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Matusov was thinking about the submission.
Rodrigez wants to sweep here but Matusov controlling him for the moment.
Matusov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodrigez is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matusov pushing down on Rodrigez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Matusov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Matusov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Matusov showed some decent athleticism there.
Matusov is trying to control. Rodrigez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boris Matusov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matusov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Matusov is working hard here to advance position.
Matusov passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigez is trying desperately to improve position.
Rodrigez is squirming around, avoiding Matusov's attempts to control the action. #T1##SUB#
Matusov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rodrigez turns into him and now he's in Matusov's guard.
Rodrigez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matusov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodrigez stands and throws Matusov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rodrigez trying to control the action but Matusov is working from the bottom.
Matusov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Matusov prevents Rodrigez from improving position.
Matusov is trying to get back to half guard.
Matusov wants to control but Rodrigez postures up.
Rodrigez trying to control the position but Matusov is working away. #SU2#
Rodrigez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Matusov to his feet.
Matusov dives in and grabs Rodrigez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rodrigez pushes down on Matusov's head and hops out.#TD2#
Rodrigez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Matusov is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Matusov is not content to let Rodrigez control the position.
Matusov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Matusov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Rodrigez decides to stand back up.
Rodrigez misses the jab.
Matusov goes for a double leg but Rodrigez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rodrigez continues to drive forward.
Rodrigez with the counter takedown but Matusov avoids it easily.
Matusov closes the distance and clinches up with Rodrigez, looking for a takedown. Matusov pushes Rodrigez against the cage but Rodrigez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Matusov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Matusov prevents Rodrigez from improving his position.#T4#
Rodrigez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Rodrigez is keeping the position.
Rodrigez wants to sweep but no luck. #ES2#
Rodrigez is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Matusov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Matusov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rodrigez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Matusov pulls guard effortlessly.
Matusov wants to sweep but no luck.
Emanuel Rodrigez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Matusov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodrigez is aware though and is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emanuel Rodrigez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matusov 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Matusov!
Emanuel Rodrigez was interviewed post fight and said 'PUTA!!!'.

Event: EFC Matusov vs Loogie
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1##TD#
Matusov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Loogie was covering up waiting for the punch and Matusov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Matusov is standing up over Loogie. Loogie looks to escape but Matusov dives into side control. #REVB##SUB#
Matusov tries for a kimura but Loogie is defending well.
Matusov trying to control the action but Loogie is working from the bottom.
Matusov works to advance to full mount. Loogie defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Matusov controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Loogie defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Matusov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Matusov looking to secure an arm triangle but Loogie defends it well.
Matusov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Matusov works his way to his opponent's back.
A lull in the action here. #SUB#
Matusov is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Loogie won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Matusov off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Boris Matusov!

Event: EFC Matusov vs Stanky
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Matusov misses with a takedown attempt - Stanky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Stanky has Matusov up against the cage in a clinch.
Stanky stops a takedown attempt from Matusov.
Matusov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Stanky breaks the clinch.
Stanky tries to clinch up.
Matusov keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Matusov tries to keep at a distance but Stanky has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matusov goes for a takedown attempt but Stanky pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
Matusov drives through with a takedown into Stanky's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov wants to control from the top but Stanky keeps moving.
Matusov is pushing down on Stanky's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stanky is fighting to maintain full guard but Matusov has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Stanky is defending against the submission attempts here by Matusov. #T1#
Stanky is refusing to be controlled, as Matusov sits in half guard.
Matusov passes to side control. #SUB#
Matusov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stanky stops Matusov from passing to mount.
Stanky is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Matusov asserts his dominance and retains side control.#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.#SUB#
Matusov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matusov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Matusov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stanky is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Matusov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stanky, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Matusov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stanky, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Matusov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stanky wants to get back to his feet.
Stanky felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Matusov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Matusov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stanky has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stanky wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Matusov works to advance to full mount. Stanky defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Matusov is looking to work his way around to Stanky's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Matusov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stanky is looking to escape.
Stanky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matusov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stanky squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T4#
Stanky is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Matusov has taken his back.
Stanky is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Matusov is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Stanky has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Matusov has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Stanky taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Matusov doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Boris Matusov!

Event: EFC Irvin vs Maturov
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Matusov closes the distance and clinches up with Irvin, looking for a takedown. Matusov pushes Irvin against the cage but Irvin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Irvin leaves Matusov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Irvin gets caught napping as Matusov dives in and scores a takedown. Irvin manages to retain guard.
Irvin can't keep his opponent in guard - Matusov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Matusov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Irvin has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Matusov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Irvin has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Matusov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Irvin is just riding it out for now. Matusov eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Matusov wants to control but Irvin is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Irvin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Matusov slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Irvin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matusov pulls his head out easily.
Matusov passes to side control.
Irvin is letting Matusov control him for a moment.
Matusov is looking to take a break and control but Irvin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Matusov tries for a kimura but Irvin is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Irvin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matusov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Matusov is looking to take a break and control but Irvin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Matusov tries for a kimura but Irvin is defending well.
Matusov tries to advance to mount but Irvin denies him. #SUB2#
Matusov tries for a kimura but Irvin is defending well.
Irvin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Irvin stops Matusov from passing to mount.
Irvin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Matusov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Matusov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Matusov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Irvin!
Matusov controlling his opponent.
Matusov avoids the attempt from Irvin to control.
Irvin stops Matusov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Irvin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Spartans Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Matusov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Irvin is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Matusov has taken his back. #T4#
Irvin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Irvin fending off the submission attempt from Matusov. #SUB2#
Matusov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Irvin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Matusov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Irvin is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irvin breaks Matusov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Matusov keeping moving, preventing Irvin from controlling successfully.
Matusov wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Matusov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Matusov shoots for a double leg takedown but Irvin sprawls well. He's pushed Matusov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Irvin. No joy for Matusov on that attempt.
Irvin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matusov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paul Irvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
Irvin leaves Matusov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Irvin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matusov.
Matusov shoots in looking for a takedown but Irvin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matusov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Irvin appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Matusov shoots in and gets a takedown into Irvin's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Matusov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Irvin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matusov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matusov is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Matusov looking to pass the guard.
Matusov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matusov wants to control from the top but Irvin keeps moving.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Irvin is keeping the position.#SUB#
Irvin working for a triangle but Matusov defends it easily.
Matusov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Irvin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boris Matusov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matusov pushing down on Irvin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Irvin tries to get to full guard but Matusov has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Matusov is working for a submission of some sort.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but Irvin defending well.
Matusov wants to control but Irvin is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Irvin looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
Matusov is working for a kimura but Irvin is defending it quite comfortably.
Irvin is refusing to be controlled, as Matusov sits in half guard.
Irvin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matusov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Irvin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Matusov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Matusov is looking for a kimura but Irvin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matusov to get the leverage. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Matusov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Irvin is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Boris Matusov!

Event: EFC Ladd vs Anderson
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Miller looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Matusov!
Matusov is not content to let Miller control the position.
Matusov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Matusov trying to control from the bottom.
Matusov manages to get to full guard.
Matusov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matusov 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.
Matusov passes into half guard. #SUB#
Matusov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Matusov is looking to advance position but Miller won't allow it.
Miller wants to improve his position but Matusov is controlling well.
Matusov is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Matusov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miller doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matusov.
Matusov works his way into full mount! #T2#
Matusov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miller is looking to escape. #SUB#
Matusov working for a guillotine from mount but Miller is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Matusov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Miller can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Miller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matusov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Matusov looking to control but Miller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3##SUB#
Matusov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Matusov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Miller to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Miller shrugs it off.
Miller tries to hold on but Matusov postures up.
Miller is in all sorts of trouble here.
Matusov fails to advance to Miller's back.
Matusov is working hard here to advance position.
Matusov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Miller is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Miller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Matusov fails to advance to Miller's back.
Miller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Matusov tries to control but Miller wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matusov avoids the attempt from Miller to control.
Matusov fails to advance to Miller's back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matusov controlling the position easily from mount.
Matusov wants to take his opponent's back but instead Miller manages to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Matusov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Matusov drives through with a takedown into Miller's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Miller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matusov's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Matusov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miller defends well.
Matusov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Matusov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Matusov is looking for a triangle but Miller pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Matusov working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily. #SUB#
Matusov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miller is aware though and is defending well.
Matusov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB#
Matusov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miller defends it easily.
Miller stays in close to Matusov's body and controls the position.
Miller trying to control but Matusov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Matusov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matusov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Miller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matusov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Miller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matusov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matusov stands and throws Miller's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Miller is not content to let Matusov control the position.
Matusov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Miller's legs.
Miller is being controlled here.
Miller wants to control but Matusov postures up.#SUB#
Matusov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Miller rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Matusov's guard! Nice work there by Miller!
Matusov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Miller puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Matusov tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
Matusov gets full guard.
Matusov is trying to keep Miller in close.
Boris Matusov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Miller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matusov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miller has managed to get both his arms back between Matusov's legs - danger averted.
Miller looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Miller has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Matusov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Miller is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Matusov pulls down on the head and he's put Miller to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Boris Matusov!

Event: EFC Boudain vs Mangrove Jr
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1##TD#
Matusov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fitzgerald to the mat! Fitzgerald manages to get full guard.
Matusov pushes down on Fitzgerald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fitzgerald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matusov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fitzgerald is looking for a sweep. Matusov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fitzgerald is not content to let Matusov control the position.#SUB#
Matusov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fitzgerald has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fitzgerald felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Matusov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Matusov wants to take a breather but Fitzgerald is having none of it.
Matusov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Matusov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fitzgerald has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Matusov works his way to his opponent's back. #SUB#
Matusov is persistently looking for the submission but Fitzgerald is defending it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Matusov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fitzgerald defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T1#
Fitzgerald is keeping busy. #SUB#
Matusov is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Fitzgerald won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Matusov off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Boris Matusov!

Event: EFC Bang vs DeSilva
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Matusov fails with the takedown
and DeCastro counters with a nice uppercut.
Matusov shoots for a takedown but DeCastro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matusov fails to land the takedown.
DeCastro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matusov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Matusov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. DeCastro did well to prevent Matusov getting side control.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but DeCastro is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Matusov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DeCastro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matusov.
DeCastro wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if DeCastro can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Matusov is keen to just control but DeCastro is a slippery customer.
DeCastro pushes Matusov off looking to stand but Matusov dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Matusov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but DeCastro sees it coming and defends easily.
Matusov is trying to control the action in half guard but DeCastro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Matusov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for DeCastro!
Matusov trying to control but DeCastro is having none of it. #SUB#
Matusov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but DeCastro manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Matusov wants to control but DeCastro is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Matusov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matusov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Matusov controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Matusov is looking to take a break and control but DeCastro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matusov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
DeCastro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matusov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Matusov has hold of DeCastro's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and DeCastro manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Matusov wants to take DeCastro's back here but DeCastro is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #SUB#
Matusov working for a submission but DeCastro is keeping him at bay.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Matusov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but DeCastro is surviving well by controlling Matusov's body position as best he can.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
DeCastro is squirming around, avoiding Matusov's attempts to control the action.
Matusov won't let DeCastro get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Matusov is trying to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
DeCastro defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Matusov. #T3##SUB#
Matusov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force DeCastro to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so DeCastro shrugs it off.
Matusov tries to control but DeCastro wriggling away. #SUB#
Matusov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Matusov has isolated one of DeCastro's arms. DeCastro looking to fight him off but Matusov twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Matusov!

Event: BFF 41: Cain vs. Ambe
Date: Oct 05, 2018

#R1#
Matusov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lacplesis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matusov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Lacplesis darts in and clinches Matusov up against the ropes.#BC2#
Lacplesis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matusov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lacplesis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matusov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lacplesis looks to score with a jab to the body but Matusov is just out of range.#CL2#
Lacplesis clinches up against the ropes.
Lacplesis lands a nice shot to the body.
Lacplesis is working Matusov over against the ropes.
Lacplesis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Matusov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lacplesis prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Lacplesis breaks the clinch.
Lacplesis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacplesis drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Matusov right on the button. Matusov goes down! Lacplesis follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Lacplesis gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Humors Lacplesis!
An out of breath Humors Lacplesis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BFF 34: LHW Final
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Boone clinches with his opponent.
Matusov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matusovs head. #BC2#
Boone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matusov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boone circles away.
Matusov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Boone closes the distance and clinches.
Matusov looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boone.
Matusov tries for a takedown but Boone manages to get underhooks.
Boone stops a takedown attempt from Matusov.
Matusov is working for takedown but Boone is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boone lands a body shot.
Matusov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boone misses with a looping right.
Nice takedown defense from Boone. No joy for Matusov on that attempt.
Boone lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Matusov shoots in and drives through. Boone sprawls well.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Boone has knocked Matusov down with a huge combo! Boone steps away and waves a wobbly Matusov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Matusov is rocked!
Matusov is breathing heavily.
Matusov shoots and misses
and Boone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oh Matusov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Boone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matusov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boone is defending well.
Boone scores with a hook to the body.
Matusov seems to have got his legs back now.
A short left from Boone. #T1#
Boone presses Matusov against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A right handed body shot lands from Boone.
Matusov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boone lands a big right hand that drops Matusov! The killer instinct kicks in and Boone finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Boone!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Boone!
Jackson Boone is the new welterweight champion!
Jackson Boone was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: BFF 30: LHW Tag Round 3-2
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1##TD#
Matusov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Steele napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Matusov advances to mount.
Steele really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Matusov tries to control but Steele wriggling away. #SUB#
Matusov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Steele turns into him and now he's in Matusov's guard.
Matusov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steele's guard. #REVR#
Matusov passes Steele's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steele is not content to let Matusov control the position.
Matusov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Matusov is trying to control the action in half guard but Steele is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Matusov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Steele is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boris Matusov!
Boris Matusov retains his welterweight title!

Event: BFF 27: Cole vs. Matusov
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Matusov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cole is fending him off so far but Matusov persists. Nope, Cole circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Matusov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cole wants to control but Matusov is keeping busy.
Cole on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cole tries to get out of the position.
Matusov passes to side control.
Matusov trying to control the position but Cole is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cole is looking to reverse the position.
Cole stops Matusov from passing to mount.
Cole is not content to let Matusov control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Matusov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matusov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cole tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matusov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Cole is not content to let Matusov control the position. #SUB2#
Matusov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cole is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cole tries to bench press Matusov off him but Matusov keeps the position.
Cole is not content to let Matusov control the position. #SUB2#
Matusov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cole has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cole is not content to let Matusov control the position. #SUB2#
Matusov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cole is looking to reverse the position.
Matusov works to advance to full mount. Cole defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Matusov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #SUB2#
Matusov looking for a guillotine from mount but Cole is having none of it.
Matusov moves to back control. #SUB2#
Cole defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Matusov's arms.
Cole trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cole is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Matusov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3##SUB2#
Matusov looking for the choke but no joy.
Cole is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Matusov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Matusov is persistently looking for the submission but Cole is defending it well.
Cole trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Matusov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Matusov is looking to control Cole but Cole is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4##SUB2#
Matusov is working for a rear naked choke. Cole is not defending it well and Matusov has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Cole refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Cole's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Boris Matusov!
Boris Matusov is the new welterweight champion!

Event: BFF 24: Whelan vs. Stoneheart
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Matusov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Matusov is looking to take a break and control but Antonopolous is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matusov working away.
Matusov tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Matusov trying to control the position but Antonopolous is working away.
Matusov prevents Antonopolous from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Matusov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matusov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antonopolous prevents Matusov from improving position.
Antonopolous wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Matusov is looking to take a break and control but Antonopolous is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Matusov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Antonopolous is not content to let Matusov control the position. #SUB2#
Matusov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Antonopolous struggling a bit here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Matusov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Antonopolous keeps working. #SUB2#
Matusov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Antonopolous is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Matusov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matusov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Antonopolous prevents Matusov from improving position.
Antonopolous is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Matusov is working to tighten his grip on Antonopolous's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Antonopolous has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Matusov is really squeezing tight and eventually Antonopolous passes out! Matusov breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Boris Matusov!

Event: BFF 19: Ahmadzai v Shamkhalaev
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1##TD#
Matusov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Matusov moves into full mount! Kadyrev won't be happy about that!
Matusov wants to control the pace but Kadyrev is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Matusov has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Kadyrev is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Matusov!

Event: BFF 12: Tenkaichi Round 3
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Matusov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Matusov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Our spies down at at Blackscar Fitness inform us that Matusov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Matusov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Brown trying to control but Matusov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matusov 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.#SUB2#
Matusov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Matusov pushes a forearm under Brown's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Brown is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Matusov!

Event: BFF 3: Tenkaichi Round 1
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1##TD#
Ward gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Ward is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Matusov has his hands clasped together but Ward extends and breaks Matusov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ward.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terell Ward!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2018

#R1##TD#
Matusov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Oceanus lands a couple of elbows.
Oceanus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Matusov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Matusov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oceanus stopping the sweep attempt from Matusov.
Oceanus looking to pass the guard.
Oceanus stands and throws Matusov's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Oceanus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Oceanus is working to tighten his grip on Matusov's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Matusov has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Oceanus is really squeezing tight and eventually Matusov passes out! Oceanus breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vladimir Oceanus!
A victorious Vladimir Oceanus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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